Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS

Merry Christmas and Season's Greetings to all our listeners and thank you for your support over the last year as Fintech Insider has gone from strength to strength. As this episode airs on Christmas Day we thought we'd give the gift of the best bloopers from over the last year on the show, featuring David Brear, Jason Bates, Simon Taylor and guests. Enjoy! Thanks to all our guests over the last year, and thank you for listening. Spread the word, tell your friends and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes. If you want to get in touch, drop us a line at podcasts@11fs.com or on Twitter @FintechInsiders and follow us on Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David, Nigel and Sarah visit Aviva's Digital Garage for InsurTech Insider's very first takeover show! Recorded from Aviva's offices, the team were joined by Claire Woodcock – Digital Strategy Lead for Digital Product and Design; Anna Stables – Digital Innovation Manager; Alex Allen – Senior Digital Innovation Manager and Colin Richardson – Co-Founder & Head of Marketing at Cocoon for a roundtable discussion of all things Aviva! We kick off with a run through of what Aviva does and in particular the digital garage, their take on the insurance industry at present and how innovation is beginning to take off, and what that looks like for Aviva. They also tell us about the Founders Factory, the digital garage culture and adapting to customer expectations as the industry shifts and changes. They conclude with looking ahead to 2018 and what that will look like for Aviva and the team. It was great fun hosting this show from Aviva's Digital Garage, - don't forget if you enjoy the show to subscribe so you never miss an episode and leave us a review on iTunes. If you want to get in touch, reach out to us on Twitter @InstechInsiders or email podcasts@11fs.com.Special Guests: Alex Allen, Anna Stables, Claire Woodcock, Colin Richardson , Nigel Walsh, and Sarah Kocianski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's nearly the end of the year and we're knee-deep in good tidings. So here's a dollop of festive fintech cheer - the third installment of our special live show, After Dark, and it's the Christmas Special, recorded live at our offices in WeWork, London! Simon and the guys steer us through the top news stories from 2017 - and what a year it's been! - with help from an expert panel and an all-star cast. First up it's January (who knew?) and Nigel Walsh, Partner at Deloitte, helps talk us through the amazing story of insurtech startup Lemonade. Into February, and Co-op Bank is up for sale. March saw a deluge of fintech and challenger bank outages, while April saw Will.i.am join Atom Bank. Alexa Fernandez, Director of Fintech Partnerships at BBVA talks us through the launch of BBVA's open banking business in May, and 'Girl, interrupted' Liz Lumley discusses the Dodd Frank repeal in June. Listen in to hear what we covered for the second half of the year, with help from Hugo Cornejo - Head of Design at Monzo; Ben Chisell - Product Director at Starling Bank; Valentina Kristensen - Head of PR and Marketing at OakNorth; Richard Davies - Commercial Banking Director at TSB; Vic Arulchandran - COO at Nivaura; and Chad West - Head of Global Brand & Communications at Revolut. Plus, Nigel makes Christmas dad jokes; a man in a pink unicorn onesie; Chris calls Simon a hipster; and much, much more. Thanks to everyone who came on the night - we couldn't have done it without you. Hope you enjoy the show and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes! Let us know your thoughts @FintechInsiders and join the discussion by signing up at Fintech Insider News.Special Guests: Alexa Fernandez, Ben Chisell, Chad West, Hugo Cornejo, Leda Glyptis, Liz Lumley, Nigel Walsh, Richard Davies, Sarah Kocianski, Valentina Kristensen, and Vic Arulchandran.Links: Starling Bank launches Marketplace, integrates with itemised receipt and rewards startup Flux | TechCrunch FinTech Insider News Who Needs a CSD? Nivaura to Issue First Regulated Bond in Ethereum Revolut Launches Easiest & Fastest way to Buy Cryptocurrency Harrods Bank sold to digital challenger Tandem Monzo's current account is finally here, is it any good? Bill to Erase Some Dodd-Frank Banking Rules Passes in House BBVA launches open banking business Atom, UK's first mobile-based bank announces will.i.am as strategic board advisor Monzo, Revolut and more down: Half a dozen fintech firms hit by outage due to card processor issue Co-op Bank is up for sale – is it time to leave? Lemonade Sets New World Record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Sam's joined by Rahmi Serageldin, co-founder & CEO of Honeyfi; Rob Frohwein, CEO & co-founder of Kabbage; Matt Potere, CEO of Sunlight Financial; and Alexandra Villarreal O’Rourke, Financial Services Partner and FinTech Practice Group Co-Leader at McGuireWoods LLP. First up, the guys talk about the South East - why's Charlotte become the go-to location for fintech and what makes it such a vibrant community hub? Alex tells us about the Carolina Fintech Hub - a non-profit group that fosters fintech in the city. Plus, why regulatory and legal can be such big barriers to fintech startups. Is Atlanta the finance capital of the United states? Matt tells us about the Fintech Atlanta Taskforce, and why a lot people might not get what fintech really means. With three years of experience at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Alex gives her perspective on her time there, some of the recent changes and what they'll mean for the industry. Plus, the guys discuss how regulators can further encourage fintech startups, and why the picture differs so much internationally. Is it possible to follow the 'right and fair' approach to achieve good regulatory outcomes? We talk through the Equifax hack, and explain why firms should assume that the information they receive is compromised before thinking about how to validate it. And do governments need to take the lead on digital IDs? We look to 2018 - will the financial system look better for consumers? And if so, how? Sam asks whether some version of PSD2 will hit the US, how it will arrive and what the consequences will be. Plus, what can be learned from the European experience? And to finish up this week, what will the industry look like in two years' time? Enjoy the show! Spread the word, tell all your friends and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes. If you want to get in touch, drop us a line at podcasts@11fs.com or on Twitter @FintechInsiders and follow us on Facebook.Special Guests: Alexandra Villarreal O'Rourke, Matt Potere, Rahmi Serageldin, and Rob Frohwein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First up this week, the guys tackle the news that Revolut is into crypto! Can they break down the divide between old and new money? And is it dangerous that retail investors have such simple access to cryptocurrencies? And, hot on the heels of Revolut, Square has been running a trial on Cash App, a rival to Venmo, that has allowed a small number of users to purchase bitcoin. Next up, the report on the overhaul of the core banking system. And, as we at 11:FS know only too well, what a task that is! So why is it that banks need help to do it and how can they mitigate the risks involved? The FCA has announced a successful third round of its regulatory sandbox, with 61 applications and 18 accepted into the next stage, including Curl, Bud, Nationwide and Orca. And in a surprising twist (?), the European Commission has announced that it has extended the deadline for banks to meet new payment standards. So what are the most controversial changes and when's the new deadline? We also bring you a special interview with New10 CEO Mark Schroder, who talks about their partnership with ABN AMRO and what it’s like to be a fintech grown within an incumbent bank. Plus, N26 has launched a premium credit card and Liz Lumley is not impressed ("this is not news"); why America might have missed the fintech boat in India; and we couldn't let the news pass without talking about CryptoKitties. Thanks to all our guests, and thank you for listening. Spread the word, tell your friends and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes. If you want to get in touch, drop us a line at podcasts@11fs.com or on Twitter @FintechInsiders and follow us on Facebook.Special Guests: Ghela Boskovich, Kadhim Shubber, Liz Lumley, and Sharon O'Dea.Links: Revolut officially announces expansion into cryptocurrency Square is unleashing crypto onto more of its user base THE CORE BANKING SYSTEM OVERHAULS REPORT: Why they're necessary, why most fail, and how to make them work FCA reveals next round of successful firms in its regulatory sandbox PSD2: Commission extends deadline for banks to meet new payment standards N26 launches a premium debit card for ‘the digital customer,’ partners with WeWork Why America could miss out big time on India’s fintech revolution Digital banking: a tough way to make money Danish homeless people now able to open bank accounts The ethereum world is now obsessed with breeding cartoon cats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jason is joined by Edward Berks, Director of Banking, Fintech & Ecosystem at Xero; Clare Sheehan, Deputy Director of Making Tax Digital for Business at HMRC; Mags Laidlaw, accountant and Partner at Mazars; and Charlie Wood from Capco, representing the fintech angle. We discuss the changes that are coming for small businesses (SMBs), including the digitisation of tax. So how can SMBs keep up, and how can we raise the profile of the changes that are coming? We hear why the traditional role of accountants might be changing, and why we're still going to need them in future! Are professional services business models changing as a result of technology? And among all the change and progress, what will be the role of people and where can they really add value? How far are we really from a set of workable tax APIs? Clare explains what HMRC are doing to streamline the process of filing returns. And finally, what do SMBs have to look forward to in the coming years? We talk about the impact of PSD2, relationship management and where to find support. We hope you enjoy the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and we'd also love it if you could leave us a review on iTunes! Get in touch at podcasts@11fs.com or on Twitter @FintechInsiders and follow us on Facebook.Special Guests: Charlie Wood, Clare Sheehan, Edward Berks, and Margaret Laidlaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's very special show was recorded live at a beach party in Helsinki (no, really), hosted by Finnish bank, OP. Jason, Simon and Sam bring you three shows in one, as we host an insights panel around the relationships between fintechs and incumbents in Scandianavia, the rise of fintech in the Nordics in particular, why payments are the most popular segment for disruption, and the rise of cashlessness in the region. The panel is made up of Finnish fintech experts, Antti-Jussi Suominen, CEO of Holvi; Jani Tierala, VP of Product at Zervant; banking and innovation expert, Marisol Menendez, Head of Innovation at BBVA and Jamie Campbell from growing UK fintech, Bud. We also have fantastic thought pieces from Mark Pettit from Visa, Jitendra Kavethekar from Accenture, and Tashi Sylten from Tink Technology as well as interviews with Tuomas Toivenen, co-founder of Holvi and our host for the evening, Kristian Luoma, Head of OP Lab and the reason we got the opportunity to put on this amazing show. It was an awesome party, complete with cocktails in coconuts, plenty of sand, an actual boat and Pineapple Pay! We were very privileged to be part of it. Enjoy the show! Spread the word, tell your friends and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes and make sure you check our YouTube channel for exclusive content. If you want to get in touch, drop us a line at podcasts@11fs.com or on Twitter @FintechInsiders and follow us on Facebook.Special Guests: Antti-Jussi Suominen, Jamie Campbell, Jani Tierala, Jitendra Kavathekar, Kristian Luoma, Marisol Menendez, Mark Pettit, Tashi Sylten, and Tuomas Toivonen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David is joined by Sarah Kocianski and James York to discuss insurance as a platform. First up, James talks us through the Worry+Peace origin story, including his background in insurance, and why he strove to not take funding as the company found its feet. He also talks about why insurance is a slightly unique market, and why that warrants a different approach. The guys take on the topic of "insurance as a platform" (with air quotes) - a "trifle of potential platforms". What is it and why has it come about? And if platforms are to take control of the customer relationship, what does that mean for the big players? Plus, as big insurers come to terms with the wealth of data at their disposal, how might they incorporate AI to change the way that data is used? And what's the role of the highstreet in the distribution of insurance? The guys talk discuss the structure of the insurance industry, and why the platform plays the good cop while the underwriter plays the bad cop. Onto the news, where we tackle whether the insurance gap penalises poor households, whether big insurers are ready for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and why Amazon might pose a very real threat to incumbents. And finally, a guest appearance from Simon Taylor as he talks to Sascha Wischek, founder and CEO of Fjuul, an app-based fitness tool, about fitness tools, Fjuul points and the power of customer data to drive healthy outcomes. Enjoying InsurTech Insider? Tell a friend about us, get in touch at podcasts@11fs.com or on Twitter @InstechInsiders, and please leave us a review on iTunes.Special Guests: James York, Sarah Kocianski, and Sascha Wischek.Links: Insurance gap penalises poor households Insurers warned to assess data exposures ahead of GDPR Amazon could pose a “huge threat” to insurers – Guidewire chief exec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ali Paterson, Editor of Fintech Finance; Valentina Kristensen, Head of Marketing & PR at Oak North; & Tanya Andreasyan, Editor of Banking Technology join hosts David, Jason and Simon to discuss the last week's news including: Uber's data hack and alleged payoff to the hackers to delete the data; BBVA's iris scanner for mobile phone security which opens up a debate about biometrics and security overall; and as Garmin kick off contactless payments in their watches, it kicks off in the room about card payments vs smart payments, Jason is adamant that card payments are not broken and vetoes similar stories in future. Also, as Tencent's valuation overtakes Facebook for the first time, they discuss the contest between Tencent and Alibaba as well as its competition around the world - is Tencent a threat to the west? They also take on the Revolut founder's latest statements around how he hires and his expectations in the work place - causing a diatribe from Valentina attacking these sentiments that earns a round of applause in the room. They also cover: EU Passporting as Starling is accepted into the EU payments system, Barnier says Brexit could cause UK banks to lose their passports, Atom's latest fund raising and Curve makes its bank cards available to all. Enjoy the show! Spread the word, tell your friends and don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes. If you want to get in touch, drop us a line at podcasts@11fs.com or on Twitter @FintechInsiders and follow us on Facebook.Special Guests: Ali Paterson, Tanya Andreasyan, and Valentina Kristensen.Links: Uber Concealed Cyberattack That Exposed 57 Million People’s Data BBVA to Launch Mobile Iris Scanner Through Partnership With Samsung Garmin Goes Live with Contactless Payment Feature for Latest Smartwatch Tencent on global path as it surpasses Facebook in valuation EU’s Barnier Says Brexit Means Banks Lose EU Passporting Starling takes the challenger fight to big banks with European and wholesale push Digital challenger Atom Bank is seeking to raise millions more funding from investors, including BBVA, Woodford and Toscafund Our culture is 'about getting s**t done': The Revolut founder on why his people work 12-13 hours a day Thank You Fintech Insider Listeners! | Huel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, David is joined by Andy Ellis, Head of Strategy & Innovation at RBS; Tunde Olanrewaju, Senior Partner at McKinsey; and Peter Ryan-Bell, Head of Sector and Specialist Businesses at RBS, recording live from the Tavern Stand at Lords Cricket Ground to talk about new ways of working. The guys discuss how working practices are changing, and the things they're having to do to keep up, and the impact this has had on partnerships. What are the best hiring practices and how can you build the best team possible? As the narrative has shifted to big firms that want a more digital and agile workforce, how can this be achieved with a workforce of tens of thousands? Plus, what's the changing nature of procurement and what's the importance of collaboration styles? And of course, we ask the million dollar question - how can firms make innovation an integral part of the way they work? We also learn about "fin-ology" and why it's important in the modern workplace. Plus, how to foster a decision-making culture and how a "free to think" session might help move your team forwards. We hope you enjoy the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and we'd also love it if you could leave us a review on iTunes! Get in touch at podcasts@11fs.com or on Twitter @FintechInsiders and follow us on Facebook.Special Guests: Andrew Ellis, Peter Ryan-Bell, and Tunde Olanrewaju. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices