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933. News: X partners with Visa, TravelPerk checks in to fintech, and what does DeepSeek mean for the industry?
On this week's Fintech Insider News, host Benjamin Ensor is joined by an expert panel to take a closer look at the most interesting stories in fintech and financial services we've uncovered this week.
This week, we're looking at: the social media platform formerly known as Twitter announcing a partnership with Visa to power its upcoming financial services product, X Money; what the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek might mean for financial services; TravelPerk's acquisition of Yokoy, a Swiss spend management platform, in a deal that will expand its reach into financial services; Checkout announcing a profitable end to 2024; and Australia bringing Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) providers under formal financial regulations.
This week's guests:
Rory O’Neill - CMO of Checkout.com
Vivek Madlani - CEO and Co-founder of Multiply
Nicolas Benady - CEO of Swan
Stories covered on the pod:
X announces a partnership with Visa to power X Money’s wallet
A shocking Chinese AI advancement called DeepSeek is sending US stocks plummeting
NatWest Group Invests in Serene – An AI Platform Tackling Financial Vulnerability
Softbank backed TravelPerk doubles valuation to $2.7 billion, plans fintech push
Checkout.com sets stage for return to profitability
Australia tells BNPL providers to apply for credit licences
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Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services.
Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry.
Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Thursday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL.
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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932. Insights: How Zilch CEO Philip Belamant built a profitable fintech with over 4.5M customers
On this week's insights show, we're taking a deep dive into one of the most interesting fintech success stories in recent years - Zilch!
Host Kate Moody is joined by Zilch Co-Founder and CEO Philip Belamant to discuss how the company went from raising its Series A funding during the COVID pandemic to being valued at over £2 billion today.
We also explore what it takes to create a standout product, how Zilch leverages AI, regulatory challenges, and the experience of building a business in London.
This week's guest:
Philip Belamant - CEO and Co-founder of Zilch
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Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services.
Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry.
Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Thursday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL.
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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931. News: DORA is here, HSBC shuts down Zing, and is Nubank coming to the UK?
On this week's Fintech Insider News, hosts Benjamin Ensor and Dave Morris are joined by an expert panel to take a closer look at the most interesting stories in fintech and financial services we've uncovered this week.
This week, we're looking at the launch of DORA and its implications for financial services. The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has published three core commitments to foster growth, innovation, and competition in the UK payments landscape. Belvo and J.P. Morgan Payments have partnered to enhance recurring payments management in Mexico. Nu Holdings is reportedly considering relocating its legal domicile to the UK. HSBC’s international payments app, Zing, launched in January 2024 to compete with fintechs like Wise and Revolut, is set to shut down after just a year. And, Barclays is shutting down its Rise accelerator programme.
This week's guests:
James Dodsworth - Senior Manager, Financial Crime at Thistle Initiatives
Uri Tintoré - Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Belvo
Stories covered on the pod:
The EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) comes into force
The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator unveils three key commitments for final phase of payments strategy
Belvo and J.P. Morgan Payments Aim to Streamline Direct Debit Payments for Mexican Businesses
Nubank parent company considers moving legal domicile to Britain
HSBC to close international payments app Zing a year after launch
Barclays to wind down fintech accelerator programme Rise by “mid-2025”
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Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services.
Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry.
Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Thursday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL.
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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930. Insights: How do fintechs build loyalty? With Monzo and Yonder
In this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, David Barton-Grimley, Fintech Strategy Director at 11:FS, and Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research and Strategy at 11:FS, are joined by some great guests to discuss loyalty.
What is the longest relationship you’ve ever had? Family, friends, your partner will obviously be up there - but how about who you bank with?
From opening your first account when you're a child, to buying your first car, house, and planning your estate, our relationship with financial services spans an entire lifetime.
Many people used to spend their entire lifetime with one institution, yet is the relationship only skin deep? With the introduction of mobile technology and fierce competition over the past decade we’ve seen people’s loyalty fade.
So, how can banks and FIs in 2025 put loyalty back up the agenda? We're joined by:
Vuokko Aro - Chief Design Officer at Monzo
Tim Chong - Co-founder and CEO of Yonder
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Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services.
Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry.
Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Thursday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL.
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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929. News: The role of fintech in responding to California's wildfire crisis
All of us at 11:FS send our love and support to all of our friends in Los Angeles who have been affected by the wildfires.
On this week's Fintech Insider News, host David M. Brear is joined by a great panel of experts as we take a closer look at the most interesting stories from the past week in fintech and financial services.
This week, we're looking at: the recent wildfires in Los Angeles and their impact on financial services, as well as what fintech can do to help in the future; Freetrade being sold for a "disappointing" £160 million; the expansion of a Blackstone-backed wealth management firm catering to India’s affluent, with the opening of a new office in Dubai; a partnership between leading payment orchestration platform Yuno and PayPal; and the UK innovation ecosystem reaching a combined enterprise value of $1.2 trillion in 2024.
This week's guests:
Catherine Kaupert, Global Head of Partnerships of Yuno
Ruth Foxe Blader - General Partner at Foxe Capital
Daniel Gold - CEO of Stratiphy
Stories covered on the podcast:
California wildfires expected to speed digital payout adoption for insurance industry
Freetrade: IG Swoops for trading app
Blackstone backed wealth manager for India’s rich opens in Dubai
Yuno and PayPal team up to simplify digital payments for merchants
UK innovation economy worth a combined £1.2 trillion - HSBC Innovation Banking release their 2025 forward look Innovation Report
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Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services.
Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry.
Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Thursday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL.
Whether you’re already immersed in the world of financial services, or just keen to learn more, this is the #1 podcast for you.
If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review
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Fintech Insider is your ultimate guide to the world of finance and fintech from 11:FS. 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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