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Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS
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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.
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1060. News: NatWest, HSBC & Lloyds face new rules, Adyen drops €750m and Revolut steps into the real world
1w ago00:59:10Tap to summarizeAbout this episode: Host Laura Watkins - Director of Media and Marketing at 11:FS - is joined by some great guests to discuss the biggest stories from the world of financial services over the past week. This week's guests: Michèle Richner, CMO & Managing Partner, Tenity Will Hay, Principal, Flagship Advisory Partners James Callinan, Manager, Thistle Initiatives Stories/timestamps: Intro - (00:01) Natwest, HSBC, Lloyds face rules change in regulatory shake-up (04:16) Adyen agrees €750m deal for loyalty and incentives platform Talon.One (18:04) Revolut to open first physical store in Barcelona (31:27) Birbank rolls out sign language video call feature in Azerbaijan (45:02) Samir Nasri faces $9m tax bill over Deliveroo orders probe (47:31) Links to check out: Subscribe to Bitesized (our weekly fintech newsletter):https://11fs.com/emails Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email podcasts@11fs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1059. Insights: The payments boom connecting APAC and Latin America
2w ago00:42:39Tap to summarizeAbout this episode: Latin America is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce markets in the world - but winning there isn’t easy. In this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, in partnership with PPRO, Benjamin Ensor is joined by some great guests to explore why APAC merchants are expanding into LATAM, the $100bn cross-border opportunity, and why payments are critical to success. We break down the key challenges, local payment methods, and strategies global merchants need to win in LATAM. Download PPRO’s Almanac on the APAC-LATAM corridor This week's guests: Motie Bring - CEO of PPRO Bruno Diniz - Managing Partner at Spiralem Links to check out: Subscribe to Bitesized (our weekly fintech newsletter):https://11fs.com/emails Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email podcasts@11fs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1058. News: Revolut’s $200bn ambition, TikTok’s creator card, and Lloyds digitises homebuying
2w ago00:57:33Tap to summarizeAbout this episode: Host Benjamin Ensor - Director of Research and Strategy at 11:FS - is joined by some great guests to discuss the biggest stories from the world of financial services over the past week. This week's guests: Lesia Kupriienko - Industry Lead, Finance at AppsFlyer Maria Harris - Chair, Open Property Data Association Plus a voice note from: Monique Biady, Head of Commercial at Checkout.com Stories/timestamps: Intro - (00:01) Revolut chases $200 billion valuation ahead of IPO (02:51) Visa and TikTok roll out Creator Card (14:41) Lloyds cuts waiting times with fully-digital homebuying service (24:37) NatWest Group to expand scope of financial education into UK workplaces (37:24) Hello Clever partners with Checkout.com for global payments push (44:54) Korea police track second thief after crypto leak as first suspect surrenders (48:42) Links to check out: Subscribe to Bitesized (our weekly fintech newsletter):https://11fs.com/emails Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email podcasts@11fs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1057. Insights: From inertia to advocacy: Rethinking customer loyalty in fintech
3w ago00:52:17Tap to summarizeAbout this episode: What does customer loyalty really mean in financial services - and has it ever been real? In this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, Kate Moody is joined by Rosie Lee, Jas Shah, and Alex Johnson to unpack the shifting nature of loyalty in a world where switching is easier than ever. This week's guests: Rosie Lee - Senior Customer Strategist at 11:FS Jas Shah - Fintech Consultant & Author at Fintech: Under the Hood Alex Johnson - Founder at Fintech Takes Links to check out: Subscribe to Bitesized (our weekly fintech newsletter):https://11fs.com/emails Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email podcasts@11fs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1056. News: AI is everywhere: FCA's open finance roadmap, Google’s Global AI, and the Lloyds' boardroom
3w ago01:05:37Tap to summarizeAbout this episode: Host Benjamin Ensor - Director of Research and Strategy at 11:FS - is joined by some great guests to discuss the biggest stories from the world of financial services over the past week. This week's guests: Raman Korneu, CEO at myTU Mei Lim, Group CFO and Managing Partner at Anthemis’ Alexander Berrai, Deputy CEO at emerchantpay Plus a voice note from: Colin Payne - Head of Innovation at the FCA Stories/timestamps: Intro - (00:01) The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority sets out vision for the future of open finance - (04:49) Neat and Visa Partner to Modernize Card Insurance and Assistance in Europe (20:05) The new, AI-powered Google Finance is expanding to more than 100 countries (33:06) Lloyds puts AI agent in the boardroom (43:59) KreditBee reaches unicorn status with USD 280 mln Series E funding round (52:33) Cricket fans encouraged to work from stands in 'best home office in country' (54:22) Support our sponsors: Find out more about Formance at Formance.com Links to check out: 11:FS has been confirmed as a finalist for this year’s British Bank Awards. If you’re listening in the UK, we’d love your support. Help us take home Consultancy of the Year for a sixth time by heading to 11fs.com/vote and giving us a 5-star rating. - Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email podcasts@11fs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1055. Insights: What happens when embedded finance grows up? With Pleo and Mastercard
4w ago00:45:24Tap to summarizeAbout this episode: In this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, in partnership with Pleo, host Benjamin Ensor is joined by Jeppe Rindom (Co-Founder & CEO at Pleo) and Tulsi Narayan (EVP, Commercial and New Payment Flows, Europe at Mastercard) to explore the next phase of embedded finance — as it evolves from a handy feature into critical infrastructure. Find out more about Pleo Embedded at https://embedded.pleo.io/ This week's guests: Jeppe Rindom - Co-Founder and CEO at Pleo Tulsi Narayan - Executive Vice President, Commercial and New Payment Flows, Europe Mastercard Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email podcasts@11fs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1054. News: Jamie Dimon raises the alarm, Barclays brings back branches, NatWest and Sainsbury's join forces
Apr 1301:10:38Tap to summarizeAbout this episode: Host Laura Watkins - Director of Media and Marketing at 11:FS - is joined by some great guests to discuss the biggest stories from the world of financial services over the past week. This week's guests: Oliver Smith - Head of content at Money 20/20 Europe Sarah Kocianski - Fintech consultant and analyst Chaimae Chouiekh - Business reporter at The Logic Stories/timestamps: Intro - (00:01) Jamie Dimon’s Annual Letter to Shareholders (04:37) Barclays back on the high street as it opens more branches (17:54) NatWest and Sainsbury’s announce new partnership (32:58) Chime launches Chime Prime premium banking (44:18) Moniepoint Inc. Enters Kenyan Market With Acquisition of Sumac Microfinance Bank (56:49) Plex’s $500,000 "Survivor" Retreat goes full Fyre Fest (58:42) Support our sponsors: Find out more about Formance at Formance.com Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email podcasts@11fs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1053. Insights: Agentic payments: Revolution or just better orchestration?
Apr 900:56:46Tap to summarizeAbout this episode: Is the traditional checkout about to disappear? Benjamin Ensor is joined by Rory O’Neill, Sahar Attaripour, and Sam Boboev to explore the rise of agentic payments - a fundamental shift from executing transactions to delegating intent. The panel dives into whether we are ready to let AI spend our money, who carries the risk when an agent makes a mistake, and how this "control-plane battle" will reshape the future of commerce. This week's guests: Rory O'Neil, Checkout.com CMO Sahar Attaripour, Investor & Advisor Sam Boboev - Fintech Wrap Up founder Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email podcasts@11fs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1052.News: AI agents are trading, Monzo is retreating, and Wise is coming for the banks
Apr 601:10:39Tap to summarizeAbout this episode: Host Ross Gallagher - Head of Consulting at 11:FS - is joined by some great guests to discuss the biggest stories from the world of financial services over the past week. This week's guests: Jannick Malling - Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Public Fliss Berridge - Director of Blue Strawberry Thinking Dave Morris - CEO of FoundryOS Stories/timestamps: Intro - (00:01) Investors on Public can now build AI Agents to automate their portfolio - (03:39) Monzo closes US business - (22:13) Wise launches UK current account - (34:38) Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers - (46:42) GIFT City launches women in fintech accelerator to boost startups - (59:23) Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash - (01:00) Support our sponsors: Find out more about Formance at Formance.com Links to check out: After Dark tickets Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email podcasts@11fs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1051. Insights: Money movement just became a competitive advantage
Apr 200:48:50Tap to summarizeAbout this episode: Is treasury becoming a strategic powerhouse? Benjamin Ensor is joined by Adyen’s Adrian Davis and BCG’s Stanislas Nowicki to explore how real-time payments, rising customer expectations, and fragmented banking are reshaping corporate treasury - and why “intelligent money movement” could be a competitive advantage. Find out more about Adyen at adyen.com This week's guests: Adrian Davis - Managing Director | Financial services and insurance at Adyen Stanislas Nowicki - Managing Director & Partner Boston Consulting Group Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email podcasts@11fs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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