Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS
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
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Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 3min
941. News: NatWest Boxed lands The AA, Affirm teams up with Shopify, and HSBC backs Clearscore
Tom Bentley, Head of Growth at NatWest Boxed—a fresh face in embedded finance—and Raquel Soares, Director of Marketing at Edenred Payment Solutions, dive into the latest fintech trends. They discuss NatWest's partnership with The AA, enhancing customer access to loans and savings. The duo also explores the booming Buy Now, Pay Later sector and the innovative debit rewards programs from Galileo aimed at the hospitality industry. Their insights illuminate the future of consumer finance and the evolving landscape of embedded solutions.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 44min
940. Insights: How to launch a product with Chip, JP Morgan and Wise
Corinna Lamberti, Chief Product Officer at CHIP, discusses innovative wealth-building solutions. Daniel Baker from JP Morgan highlights the complexities of managing payment rails in diverse regions. Balazs Barna of Wise shares insights on cross-border payment infrastructure challenges. The trio emphasizes the importance of strategic preparation, collaboration, and user feedback in fintech product launches. They also tackle regulatory hurdles and the need for companies to adapt to evolving consumer expectations in a tight investment landscape.
Feb 24, 2025 • 54min
939. News: Chase overtakes Monzo and why falling fintech investment might actually be good news
In this engaging discussion, Daniel Rose, CEO of Doshi, shares insights on gamified financial education for youth, while Daniel Lanyon, Co-founder of Tramlines, provides updates on trends as Chase overtakes Monzo in popularity. Ruth Foxe Blader from Foxe Capital dives into the decline of fintech investment, emphasizing that it might signal a necessary market correction. The trio explores how partnerships can enhance financial literacy and the importance of innovation in addressing the needs of underserved markets, especially in places like Ethiopia.
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Feb 20, 2025 • 55min
938. Insights: How will mergers and acquisitions reshape financial services in 2025?
Mariela Hunter, a seasoned Fractional COO with M&A expertise, shares insights on profit acceleration and AI's transformative role. Josh Williams from Seattle Bank discusses innovative, scalable banking solutions and the importance of strategic partnerships. Nick Conway from HSBC Innovation Banking highlights how fintech support is vital for growth amid evolving M&A dynamics. The trio explores the shifting landscape of financial services, emphasizing cultural alignment in integrations and the disruptive power of technology in future mergers.
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Feb 17, 2025 • 1h 7min
937. News: Klarna teams up with J.P. Morgan as IPO looms and Robinhood launches UK options trading
Join Veronica Glab, an independent fintech consultant, Megan Caywood Cooper, founder of Cawood, and Sarah Kocianski, CEO of Fintech Wales, as they dive into Klarna's strategic partnership with J.P. Morgan ahead of its IPO. They also explore Robinhood's expansion into UK options trading, emphasizing the need for financial education. The discussion reveals the evolving landscape of fintech, the challenges of payment solutions in Africa, and highlights cybersecurity's critical role in financial services. Exciting times for the industry!
Feb 13, 2025 • 51min
936. Insights: What your finance team is really thinking
Join Søren Lonning, CFO at Pleo, Betsy Samuel, CMO at Thredd, and Jovi Overo, CEO of Vault, as they explore the often-overlooked collaboration between finance and other departments. They discuss insights from extensive research revealing how better teamwork can unlock growth. The trio highlights the crucial role of transparency and data-driven decision-making in navigating financial challenges and emphasizes finance teams as strategic partners rather than back-office functions. Listen in for fresh perspectives on enhancing synergies within fintech.
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Feb 10, 2025 • 59min
935. News: Adyen partners with Yapily, Curve unveils an industry first, and after Barclays, are more big bank outages ahead?
Join Stefano Vaccino, CEO of Yapily, Shachar Bialick, CEO of Curve, and Jade Thomas from Primer as they dive into fintech's latest happenings. They discuss Adyen's collaboration with Yapily to boost open banking, enhancing account access for businesses. Shachar unveils Curve's groundbreaking offer of Section 75 protection on all purchases, a first in the digital wallet space. The conversation also touches on the implications of recent banking outages, spotlighting the urgent need for robust operational resilience in the financial sector.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 54min
934. Insights: Setting the benchmark for UX in financial services
Jannick Malling, Co-founder of Public.com, and Joe Colchester, Head of Product at 11:FS Pulse, dive into what excellence in user experience looks like in fintech. They discuss insights from the latest Pulse report, emphasizing the shift towards digital interactions and AI’s role in personalized investing. The conversation explores proactive UX strategies for the future, challenges faced by traditional banks, and innovative features reshaping user engagement. They also touch on cryptocurrencies gaining legitimacy, signaling a transformation in the financial landscape.
Feb 5, 2025 • 48sec
Live show announcement! After Dark | London
Get ready for an exciting live recording event in London this March! Join the hosts and special guests as they explore the biggest stories in financial services. It's a fantastic opportunity for networking over drinks while diving into the latest trends. Bring your colleagues and friends for an engaging night at Village Underground. Don't miss out on the fun and insight!
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Feb 3, 2025 • 58min
933. News: X partners with Visa, TravelPerk checks in to fintech, and what does DeepSeek mean for the industry?
Rory O’Neill, CMO of Checkout.com, Vivek Madlani, CEO of Multiply, and Nicolas Benady, CEO of Swan, dive into exciting fintech developments. They discuss X’s partnership with Visa for new financial services and how the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is shaking up American markets. The panel also analyzes TravelPerk's acquisition push into fintech and Australia's new regulations for Buy Now, Pay Later services. Their insights emphasize the importance of innovation, consumer trust, and the evolving landscape of finance.
