Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS

• 1019. News: Bank it like Beckham, Klarna’s stablecoin pivot, and Chase taps in on the Tube

  About this episode: Host Ross Gallagher, Head of Consulting 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: On this week’s episode, Tide has expanded its SMB offering with the launch of its latest connected insurance product. Klarna has entered the stablecoin market, and we dig into what this bold move means for the BNPL giant. Over in the UAE, Wio Bank has introduced Wio Family, a first-of-its-kind banking experience in the region. We also break down why Chase’s new partnership with TfL has everyone buzzing about its cashback promises. In other news, Wise has become the first non-bank to go live on Japan’s Zengin system — we explore why that’s such a big deal. And finally, we look at what David Beckham is doing with Bank of America, which naturally leads us to the very important question: Who would be your dream fintech ambassador? This week's guests: Nick Philpott- Co-founder and Head of Partnerships at Zodia Markets  Megan Caywood, CEO of Caywood Veronica Glab, Strategic Partnerships Lead at Juice Also featuring voice notes from: Dan McNally, CEO of Tide Insurance Jayesh Patel, CEO of Wio Bank Mika Sei, Country Manager West Japan at Wise Read the 11:FS Benchmarking Report⁠ here⁠ Timestamps/stories Intro - (00:00)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tide to launch connected insurance for SMBs-(06:17) Klarna to launch dollar-backed stablecoin as race in digital payments heats up- (18:35) ⁠⁠Wio Bank Launches 'Wio Family' - The UAE's First Shared Banking Experience For Families - ⁠⁠(32:49) Chased Out: Google Replaced as Tube Contactless Partner-⁠⁠(44:48) Wise Becomes First Non-Bank to Go Live on Japan's Zengin System via API and Settle Directly With Bank of Japan-(54:48)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Beckham signs sports partnership deal with Bank of America-(57:29) -- 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 1018. Insights: What it's actually like to build a fintech in the Middle East

  About this episode: In this special episode David M. Brear digs into what it really takes to succeed as a fintech startup in the Middle East. At the first-ever Money 20/20 Middle East in Riyadh, the fintech startup scene was buzzing with energy - from the celebrations and free swag to the steady flow of Arabic coffee. One real highlight was the Money Surge competition: 15 founders, 3 minutes each, and a shot to win serious funding. The winners - Orbii, Eddekhar, and Zest - impressed with their innovation, resilience, and readiness to thrive in a crowded, competitive market. This episode explores: The real challenges of launching a fintech in the Middle East How founders are navigating a complex, fast-evolving ecosystem The strategies, mindset, and grit required to succeed in 2025 Listeners will gain insight into why the region is a hotbed for fintech innovation - and what it takes to stand out and thrive. This week's guests:  Abdulkareem Alkhiary - Co-Founder & CTO, Eddekhar Nauman Ali - Founder and CEO of Orbii Rawan Baddour - Co-founder of Zest -- 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --  About 11:FS At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 1017. News - After Dark: Long live the high street bank! Revolut checks in with Booking.com, and Visa trials stablecoin payouts

  About this episode: Our expert host, David M. Brear, and co-host, Kate Moody, present Fintech Insider News live from Village Underground in London, joined by some fantastic guests to discuss the biggest fintech and financial services stories of the week. Stories covered on the podcast this week include: With help from our live audience, we dive into Nationwide’s pledge to keep all their high street branches open until 2030. Visa is trialling stablecoin payouts and we ask whether this new crypto solution is really the answer to getting paid faster? We also explore Revolut and Booking.com’s new partnership, looking at who benefits most and whether Revolut is still the best bank for travellers. There is even time for some festive fun as our audience decides what should be on the Fintech Insider Christmas wishlist... This week's guests: Thomas Easterby, - Head of Fintech at HSBC Innovation Banking  Denise Johansson - Co-founder and co- CEO of Enfuce Richard Davies - CEO of Allica Bank Timestamps/stories Intro - (00:00) ⁠⁠Nationwide pledges to keep all branches open until 2030 -(07:48) ⁠⁠Visa runs pilot trials of stablecoin payouts- (23:01) Revolut partners with Booking.com to expand travel payments offering- (36:25) This edition of After Dark was sponsored by ⁠Enfuce, HSBC Innovation Banking and Formance. -- Support our sponsors This episode is sponsored by Naked Wines, head to nakedwines.co.uk/fintech to get a £30 voucher and 6 top-rated wines for just £39.99 including delivery.  -- 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 ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 1016. Insights: Is agentic commerce the future of payments? Live from Paris with J.P. Morgan

  About this episode: Live from Paris, David M. Brear steps into the heart of payments transformation - a shift that’s unfolding far beyond the checkout screen and deep within the financial stack. Commerce has become something that operates in the background, quietly and intelligently. This is the emergence of agentic commerce, where automation and intent drive every interaction.The conversation explores how e-commerce is moving from traditional cart-based journeys to code-driven experiences, and why treasury teams are demanding real-time infrastructure that can keep pace with their decision-making. It examines the regulatory wave reshaping how European builders and banks innovate, and highlights the pioneers making cross-border movement feel as effortless as expressing intent.Joined by leading voices across the ecosystem, the episode reveals a future of payments defined not by speed or cost alone, but by context, control, and connection This week's guests:  Ludovic Houri - Managing Director, Head of Merchant Services EMEA/APAC and Global for large accounts at J.P. Morgan  Laurene Lecomte - Director of Global Payments, Risk & Fraud at Backmarket Lydie Convert - Head of Cash Management at BlaBlaCar Learn more about ⁠⁠JP. Morgan Payments -- 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --  About 11:FS At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 1015.News: PayPal launches BNPL in Canada, Coinbase expands into current accounts - and financial education hits the classroom

  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. Stories covered on the podcast this week include: Financial education is set to hit classrooms across the UK - we take a look at how this initiative is being received by schools nationwide. PayPal has entered the Canadian “buy now, pay later” market with a new fee-free service - but what could this mean for the sector as a whole? We’re also joined by startup Stoa to discuss their fresh alternative to traditional interest-based savings. Plus, Coinbase is shaking up the savings space with a new product launch, and we hear from Juice, one of the UK’s fastest-growing fintech lenders, about their latest research on SME lending. And finally, we’ve got a special segment to wrap up the show - fans of The Celebrity Traitors will love this one… it’s got a fintech twist you won’t want to miss. This week's guests: Nicolas Benady - CEO of Swan Joshuah Lebacq - Director, Venture Capital & Innovation at National Bank of Canada Mike Saraswat - CEO and Co-Founder of Stoa Also featuring voice notes from: Louise Hll, founder of Go Henry Catherine Chan, CEO and co-founder of Juice Dylan, courtesy of Kate Moody, Strategy Director at 11:FS Read the 11:FS Benchmarking Report here Timestamps/stories Intro - (00:00)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Financial education to be taught to schoolchildren in England- ⁠(06:57) ⁠PayPal launches no-fee Pay in 4 BNPL in Canada- (15:55) ⁠Coinbase launches interest-bearing savings accounts in the UK- ⁠ (35:32) ⁠New UK start-up Stoa launches to offer an alternative to traditional interest-based savings -⁠ (45:00) 59% of UK SME founders abandon loan applications midway- (56:09)⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- 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 After Dark tickets: ⁠⁠⁠11fs.com/afterdark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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