Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS

Explore UAE as a fintech hub with DIFC & ADGM, remote bank account opening, Web3 adoption & crypto innovation, regulatory stability, and industry experts promoting financial literacy & growth in the region.

Jason Mikula, founder of Fintech Business Weekly, and Doug Mackenzie, former Head of Content at FF News, join the hosts to discuss the $30 billion Visa and Mastercard settlement, OakNorth's profit increase, Belong's funding record, UK finfluencers regulation, soaring digital wallet adoption, HSBC Australia's Proxymity Vote Connect, and a Real Housewife's fintech sale to run a castle in South East England.

Exploring the creation of fintech hubs globally, the role of government support and regulators, and examples from Canada and Saudi Arabia. Discussing the need for physical locations, regulations, and Africa's fintech advancements. Guests share insights on fostering innovation, regulatory adaptation, and the importance of collaboration for fintech growth.

Nationwide's acquisition of Virgin Money for £2.9 billion, JPMorgan's biometric checkouts in 2025, over £50 billion scattered in UK pension pots, and the age to own a house in Australia are discussed in this lively Fintech Insider podcast.

Experts discuss how community banks can outsmart bigger competitors by offering unique services. Topics explore digital challenges, strategic partnerships, customer relationships, and adapting to modern banking trends

Exploring the financial advancements in Saudi Arabia, focusing on the banking sector and the impact of Fintech under the Vision 2030 program. Guests discuss the role of digital solutions, partnerships, SME support, and the evolving banking landscape. Insights on challenges, partnerships, data security, and the future of Saudi Arabia's banking and Fintech ecosystem.

Discussion on Griffin's $24m raise and fully licensed status, CFIT's Open Finance report projecting a £30.5 billion boost to UK GDP, Tide's expansion into Germany, PPRO's €85M raise, and Stripe hitting $1 trillion in payment volume. Insights on surge pricing in UK restaurants and the potential impact on customer behavior.

The podcast discusses the challenges and opportunities for women in wealth management, focusing on tailored financial services, digital solutions, and closing the gender wealth gap. Topics include empowering women in financial services, sustainable investing, personalized digital experiences, and supporting women in finance through inclusive products and empowerment in decision-making.

Season 2 of this podcast explores fintech innovation in the Middle East and Europe, showcasing how countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Bahrain are becoming financial powerhouses. The show features expert hosts and guests from industry giants like Visa and JP Morgan Chase.

Fintech news highlights include Monzo and PensionBee's US expansion plans, J.P. Morgan's partnership in France, gender disparities in workplace financial support, UK angel investment rule reversal, Indonesia's fintech success, Unicorn Council formation in the UK, and a dementia debit card winning on Dragon's Den.