
Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS
Fintech Insider is your ultimate guide to the world of finance and fintech from 11:FS - the leading independent fintech consultancy, recognised five times with the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year.Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including Visa, Monzo, Nationwide, JPMorgan Chase, Wise, the Financial Times, and more to discuss breaking news and deep dive into the biggest topics and trends within the industry.Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories across M&A, open banking, embedded finance, payments, regulation and more. Then, every Thursday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like AI, regulation, Big Tech, the cost of living crisis, and more. Whether you’re already immersed in the world of financial services, or just keen to learn more, this is the #1 podcast for you.Want to get involved in the conversation?Connect with us now on LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok
Latest episodes

Jun 27, 2024 • 44min
871. Insights: Ask us anything! We answer your biggest questions about financial services.
Guests Kate Moody and Jamie Campbell answer audience questions on FinTech and financial services. Topics include the dominance of traditional banks vs. digital banking, bank-fintech partnerships, support for vulnerable customers, generative AI impact, potential IPOs of companies like Revolut, Monzo, and Starling, and speculation on future fintech IPOs.

Jun 24, 2024 • 59min
870. News: Wells Fargo and Bilt deny breakup rumours, Atom Bank reports profit and what is going on with BNPL?
Join host Ross Gallagher and some great guests as we discuss the biggest fintech and financial services news this week.Topics covered include: Wells Fargo and Bilt denying the breakup rumours, Atom Bank posting their best results yet, a look at some of the biggest buy now, pay later stories of the week featuring Zilch, LayBuy, and Apple, and Martin Lewis topping NatWest's scam league.This week's guests:
Mark Mullen - CEO of Atom Bank
Emily Nicolle - Crypto/Fintech Reporter at Bloomberg
Alex Johnson - Founder of Fintech Takes
We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space:Wells Fargo and Rent Rewards Card Bilt deny troubles despite reported $10m in monthly losses Atom Bank records best year since launchA Buy now, pay later roundup: Klarna rival Zilch raises $125 million to support growth ahead of IPO BNPL firm LayBuy enters receivershipApple scraps buy now, pay later service in the US just months after roll outBBVA plans to start digital bank in Germany to rival J.P.Morgan Martin Lewis tops NatWest’s celebrity scam super league ---------------------------------------Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services. Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry.Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Friday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL.Whether you’re already immersed in the world of financial services, or just keen to learn more, this is the #1 podcast for you.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a reviewFollow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email podcasts@11fs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 2024 • 34min
869. Insights: How Wio Bank made a profit in just one year with CEO Jayesh Patel
CEO of Wio Bank, Jayesh Patel, discusses how the UAE-based digital bank achieved profitability in just one year through strategies like offering simple and user-friendly products, targeting profitable market segments, and prioritizing customer-centric banking. The podcast delves into Wio Bank's rapid success, revenue growth, and cost management tactics.

Jun 19, 2024 • 44min
868. Focus: Why we should be excited by PSD3
Eddie Onaga from Visa, along with industry experts, discusses the potential of PSD3 regulations in Europe, focusing on France. They dive into how banks are adapting to regulations, the impact on fintechs, and the evolution of open banking under PSD2. The episode explores cultural nuances in data sharing, the shift towards cashless transactions, and the regulatory changes influencing innovation in the fintech sector.

Jun 17, 2024 • 1h 4min
867. News: Mastercard makes typing your credit card info a thing of the past whilst Apple unveils new fintech features at WWDC
Financial services expert Jennifer Marriner joins the podcast to discuss Apple's Tap to Cash feature, Mastercard's plan to phase out manual card entry, Singapore's money laundering case, Stake's $14 million raise, and Alipay+ revealing the Euro 2024 top scorer trophy design.

Jun 13, 2024 • 39min
866. Insights: How to stay ahead and stay compliant in the embedded finance boom. Live at Money20/20 Europe
On this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, in partnership with Alloy, host David M. Brear is joined by some great guests live at Money2020 Europe in Amsterdam to discuss embedded finance and compliance.We’re talking about the growth of embedded finance use cases, the huge opportunity space it provides, but also the critical importance of getting it right on the compliance and data security side so you don’t fall foul of regulation.Recently, we’ve seen more and more headlines of companies who haven’t gotten this right, so today we want to give a masterclass on what to avoid and how to get this right for the license holders and the licensees of banking services.This week's guests:
Laura Spiekerman, President and Co-founder at Alloy
Charles McManus, CEO ClearBank
---------------------------------------Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services. Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry.Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Friday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL.Whether you’re already immersed in the world of financial services, or just keen to learn more, this is the #1 podcast for you.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a reviewFollow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email podcasts@11fs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 2024 • 48min
865. News: The biggest stories from Money20/20 featuring bunq, Marqeta, Papara and Mastercard
Guest Marcin Glogowski from Marqeta discusses partnerships in open banking. Topics include AI tools, Marqeta's growth in Europe, and Papara launching US stock investments. The panel also shares highlights from Money20/20.

Jun 6, 2024 • 46min
864. Insights: Don't sleep on Australian fintech
Discover the challenges and optimism in Australian fintech with insights from Fintech Australia's outgoing and incoming chairs. Explore the growth, achievements, and regulatory developments in the industry, along with future investment opportunities. Learn about fintech innovation in payments, trends in fintech investment sectors, and the importance of collaboration between fintech companies and traditional banks.

Jun 5, 2024 • 50min
863. Focus: How to revolutionise cross border payments for businesses in Southern Europe
Visa Europe's Lynsey Verrillo discusses revolutionizing cross-border payments for businesses in Southern Europe, highlighting challenges and opportunities for innovation. Industry leaders from Viva.com and TeamSystem elaborate on advancing payment solutions for SMEs in the region, emphasizing the importance of education and collaboration for tailored solutions. The role of AI in enhancing network resilience and customer service is also explored, along with the potential impact of digital EU regulations on fintech adoption.

Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 4min
862: News: Starling banks on Engine for growth while N26 focuses on achieving profitability
Explore N26's valuation challenges, Starling's growth strategy, and kids' pocket money trends. Delve into the regulatory challenges faced by N26, ABN Amro's acquisition, and Revolut's partnerships in Africa. Unpack the collapse of SINAPS, Swiper's raise, and insights on children's spending habits.