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 ...
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1003. News: SWIFT embraces blockchain, JP Morgan ditches Nutmeg and what do digital IDs mean for fintech?
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About this episode: Host Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research and Strategy, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. Stories covered on the podcast this week include: This week: SWIFT joins forces with global banks in a major blo…
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1002. Insights: The digital transformation race: big banks vs neobanks.
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About this episode: In this episode, in partnership with Enfuce, host Benjamin Ensor dives into the real state of banking transformation in today’s digital-first world. It’s no longer just legacy banks versus neobanks; it’s about who can truly meet rising customer expectations, master regulatory complexity, and scale quickly without breaking what a…
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Bonus: Shaping the future of finance: Derek White on big banks, bold moves and building at Galileo
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About this episode: On this episode of Fintech Insider, host David M. Brear sits down with Derek White, a leader who’s helped shape the future of finance from the inside across global banks, cutting-edge tech giants, and now, as CEO of Galileo. We dive into: Derek’s unique career journey: from traditional banking to transformational innovation How …
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1001. News - After Dark: Starling's glow-up, Gen Z’s saving streak and WhatsApp moves into SME payments
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About this episode: Our expert hosts Ross Gallagher and Kate Moody present Fintech Insider News live from Village Underground in London, along with some great guests to discuss the biggest fintech and financial services news this week. Stories covered on the podcast this week include: Starling unveils a bold new rebrand and a scheme aimed at helpin…
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1000. Insights: Fintech highlights from the past 10 years
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About this episode: It's here! We did it! Our 1,000th show is now yours. 🎉 That’s right - 1,000 episodes of diving deep into the trends, challenges, and characters that make fintech one of the most exciting industries on the planet. From our very first recording back in 2016 to now, it's been an incredible journey - and we couldn’t have done it wit…
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999. News: Plaid pays JP Morgan, HALA's record breaking raise, and Thunes speeds up Saudi payments
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About this episode: Host Kate Moody, Customer Strategy Director at 11:FS, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. This week's guests: Ahmad Yaacoub - VP MENA and Country Head for Saudi Arabia at Thunes Mei Lim - Group CFO and Ma…
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998. Insights: The new rules of underwriting - Live from Money20/20 Middle East
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About this episode: In this episode of Fintech Insider Insights by 11:FS, recorded in partnership with AdalFi and live at the very first Money20/20 Middle East in Saudi Arabia, host David Barton-Grimley explores a critical and fast-evolving frontier in financial services: the future of underwriting. As SMEs sit at the intersection of consumers and …
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997. News: Revolut’s UAE licence, Pipe’s partnership with Uber, and Accion Ventures’ inclusion fund
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About this episode: Host Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research & Strategy, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. This week's guests: Luke Voiles - CEO of Pipe Amee Parbhoo - Managing Partner at Accion Ventures Uneesa Zaman - Fo…
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996. Insights: How are real-time payments reshaping global finance?
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About this episode: Money is moving faster than ever - across borders, between people, even between machines. Real-time payments and account-to-account (A2A) technology are quietly transforming the payments landscape, challenging legacy systems and reshaping how we move money. In the UK, change is on the horizon as the government sets out plans to …
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995. News: Klarna finally files its IPO; Crowdcube target later stage investors; and 11:FS Holdings takes on private banking
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About this episode: Host Laura Watkins, Director of Media and Marketing is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. This week's guests: Jamie Campbell, Deputy CEO at 11:FS Holdings Matt Cooper, Co CEO at Crowdcube Mike Curtis, Co-fo…
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994. Insights: The future of partnerships in fintech
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About this episode: We’re all looking for the perfect partner- whether in life or business. And in today’s fast-moving fintech world, the right partnership can make or break your product. In 2025, digital innovation is reshaping how companies collaborate. According to Deloitte, over 70% of fintech product launches now involve a strategic partner an…
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993. News: Visa’s exit from US open banking, free subway rides from Revolut, and the great UK meal deal debate
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About this episode: Content warning: This episode includes discussions of suicide, which some listeners may find distressing. Please take care while listening Host Kate Moody, Fintech Strategy Director is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial servic…
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992. Insights: Why are stablecoins SO hot right now?
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About this episode: As a long, hot summer in fintech rumbles on, we thought we’d take a closer look at what’s heating up the industry right now - stablecoins. Once a niche corner of crypto, stablecoins are now reshaping everything from cross-border payments and corporate treasury to on-chain finance and consumer savings. With an estimated $230–$270…
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991. News: Klarna’s big loan moves, Monzo’s mobile expansion & Robinhood’s AI investing launch
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About this episode: Host David Barton Grimley, Director of Startegy and Head of Product at 11:FS is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. This week's guests: Anine de Kock, Head of Partnerships at Peach Payments Jason Saltzman, H…
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990: Insights: What’s happening with agentic AI in financial services right now?
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About this episode: AI has already delivered impressive gains - from streamlining back-office operations to powering conversational assistants. But Agentic AI represents an entirely new frontier. These systems don’t just respond - they act. They make decisions, take initiative, and operate on behalf of users with a level of autonomy that could fund…
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989: News: Stripe partners EBANX to push Pix for SMBs in Brazil, and Brex breaks into Europe
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About this episode: Join host Benjamin Ensor from 11:FS as he teams up with an expert panel to explore the week’s biggest stories across fintech, banking, and the broader financial services landscape. This week's guests: Aaron Carpenter, CEO at Transact Pay Bruno Diniz, Managing Partner at Spiralem Theodora Lau, Founder of Unconventional Ventures A…
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988: Insights: How can the UK regain its fintech mojo?
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About this episode: London was the fintech capital. Smart regulation. Absurd levels of talent. Mountains of capital. All crammed inside the M25 like a pressure cooker. And for years, it worked. We weren’t just on the map. We were the map - the bloody compass, even. But fast forward to today, and it doesn’t feel like we’re top dog anymore. London’s …
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Live show announcement! After Dark | Live podcast in London | Tickets available now
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Fintech Insider is about to hit 1000 episodes! We’re celebrating this epic milestone with a very special Fintech Insider: After Dark. Join fellow fintech fans for an evening of food, drinks, and good vibes as we bring you a live edition of our news podcast featuring your fave Fintech Insiders. Tickets are free and available right now at 11fs.com/af…
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987: News: Revolut go after US banking licence, record breaking raises in the UAE, and is Klarna's IPO back on track?
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About this episode: Join host Ross Gallagher from 11:FS as he teams up with an expert panel to explore the week’s biggest stories across fintech, banking, and the broader financial services landscape. This week's guests: Brian Spurling - Head of EMEA at Cogo Jasper Sneff Nanni - Managing Principal at FS Vector Ruth Foxe Blader - Managing Partner, F…
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986: Insights: Getting the UK innovating again: A conversation with Colin Payne from the FCA
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About this episode: This week’s episode is brought to you by someone who truly lives at the intersection of regulation and innovation: Colin Payne, Head of Innovation at the FCA. If you’re not familiar with the FCA - the Financial Conduct Authority - it’s one of the UK’s key financial regulators. Think of it like the SEC in the US: overseeing marke…
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985. News: UAE surpasses UK in fintech funding, PayPal enables crypto payments, and Wise moves closer to US listing
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About this episode: Join hosts Laura Watkins and Ross Gallagher from 11:FS as they team up with an expert panel to explore the week’s biggest stories across fintech, banking, and the broader financial services landscape. This week's guests: Michael Carter - Senior Policy Advisor at Innovate Finance Sophie Guibaud - Strategic Sparring Partner, Build…
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984. Insights: Are financial services still failing small businesses?
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About this episode: Small and medium-sized businesses -or SMEs - are the backbone of the global economy. But despite their vital role in the financial ecosystem, they’re still too often overlooked and underserved. This week, we’re putting SMEs back in the spotlight - and for good reason. You might be thinking, “Haven’t we covered this before?” And …
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983. News: Monzo shifts investments to Seccl, Pipe levels up with AI and BNPL meets its regulator
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About this episode: Host Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research and Strategy at 11:FS, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. Stories covered on the podcast: This week, Monzo begins migrating its investment accounts to Seccl, and…
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982. Insights: Things just got personal - The case for better personalisation in financial services
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About this episode: Today, we're zooming in on one of the hottest buzzwords in financial services: personalisation. But we're not just talking about your bank app greeting you by name - we're asking the big questions: 👉 What really makes an experience feel personal? 👉 Is it smarter product suggestions, or a full-on redesign of how value is delivere…
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981. News: Bilt celebrates a big raise, Lloyds eyes Curve, and is JPMorgan killing fintech?
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About this episode: Host David Barton-Grimley, Fintech Strategy Director at 11:FS, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. Stories covered on the podcast: JPMorgan is reportedly planning to charge fintech companies for access to…
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