Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS

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1. 1110. News: Acorns targets Gen Z, Huntington teams up with Google Cloud, and Confide tackles agentic governance

   26 Oct 2026 · 56 min · Episode 1110

   About 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…

2. 1109. Insights: When AI agents become your colleagues, who keeps them in check?

   22 Oct 2026 · 57 min · Episode 1109

   About this episode: AI agents are moving beyond helping employees work faster. They're increasingly being connected to company knowledge, internal systems and workflows, allowing them to take action and become part of…

3. 1108. News: Ramp hits $60bn valuation, UK venture capital breaks records, and Bank of America and Amex face AML fines

   19 Oct 2026 · 53 min · Episode 1108

   About 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: Joe…

4. 1107. Insights: Can banks turn high earners into wealthy customers?

   15 Oct 2026 · 49 min · Episode 1107

   About this episode: Earning a good salary doesn't necessarily mean building wealth. For a growing group of high earners, often referred to as HENRYs (High Earners, Not Rich Yet), the journey from financial success to…

5. Bonus: Inside Project Nemo’s mission to make banking work for everyone

   14 Oct 2026 · 1 h 00 min · Bonus

   Millions of people need support managing their money, but financial services aren't always designed to make that easy, safe or accessible. So what needs to change? Host David M. Brear is joined by Joanne Dewar,…

6. 1106. News: ASOS hit by cyberattack, UK finance eyes tokenisation, and can open banking help tackle credit exclusion?

   12 Oct 2026 · 1 h 04 min · Episode 1106

   About 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: Alex…

7. 1105. Insights: Who owns the banking relationship in the AI era?

   8 Oct 2026 · 46 min

   About this episode: As AI becomes another interface between customers and their money, could banks lose their place at the centre of the financial relationship? Host Kate Moody is joined by Udi Ziv, CEO of…

8. 1104. News: Nubank rules out Monzo takeover, Checkout.com opens the books, and Ramp hits Broadway

   5 Oct 2026 · 56 min

   Welcome to this week’s Fintech Insider News podcast, where host Benjamin Ensor is joined by expert guests to unpack the biggest fintech and financial services stories of the week - and, for this week only, a little bit…

9. 1103. Insights: Who’s winning the US digital banking race?

   1 Oct 2026 · 45 min · Episode 1103

   About this episode: US banking customers have more choice than ever. But does more choice mean better banking? Host Benjamin Ensor is joined by Joe Colchester, Head of Product at 11:FS Pulse, and Oliwia Wasik,…

10. 1102. News: Amazon blocks Meta’s AI agent, Ryft raises £20m, and Sprive bags $10m

    28 Sep 2026 · 56 min · Episode 1102

    About 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…

11. 1101. Insights: Why does your financial life reset when you move countries?

    24 Sep 2026 · 51 min · Episode 1101

    About this episode: Moving countries has never been easier. But what happens when your financial identity doesn’t move with you? Host Benjamin Ensor is joined by Merusha Naidu, Global Head of Partnerships at…

12. 1100. News- After Dark: Nubank takes on the US, Monzo Aura launches, and can you trust AI with your money?

    21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 01 min · Episode 1100

    About this episode: Our expert host David M. Brear, CEO at 11:FS, and co-host Kate Moody, Customer Strategy Director at 11:FS, present a very special edition of Fintech Insider News live from Village Underground in…

13. 1099. Insights: Subscription banking - Can banks turn customers into subscribers?

    17 Sep 2026 · 51 min · Episode 1099

    About this episode: Subscription banking is growing – but what makes customers willing to pay for something they’ve traditionally expected for free? In this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, host Ross Gallagher is…

14. 1098. News: Chime buys Stride Bank, Molten raises £175m, UBS puts AI on the job spec

    15 Sep 2026 · 1 h 04 min · Episode 1098

    About 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:…

15. 1097. Insights: When money moves 24/7, can treasury keep up? With J.P. Morgan

    10 Sep 2026 · 50 min · Episode 1097

    About this episode: Money moves around the clock. But can treasury keep up? In this episode of Fintech Insider, in partnership with J.P. Morgan, host Benjamin Ensor is joined by Amy Eckhoff and Ross Webster from J.P.…

16. 1096. News: Singapore puts $173m behind fintechs, Plum picks Upvest, and US regulators tighten the rules

    7 Sep 2026 · 55 min

    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: Valentina…

17. 1095. Insights: Is financial services failing Gen Z?

    3 Sep 2026 · 50 min · Episode 1095

    About this episode: Gen Z is often told it needs to get better with money. But with younger people facing a very different economic reality, does Gen Z really have a financial literacy problem — or does financial…

18. 1094. News: UK fintech funding hits a decade low, NatWest backs accessible banking, and Pay.com.au takes on America

    31 Aug 2026 · 59 min · Episode 1094

    About this episode: Host Kate Moody - Customer Strategy Director 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:…

19. 1093. Insights: What it’s really like to start a fintech in 2026

    27 Aug 2026 · 42 min · Episode 1093

    Starting a fintech has never been easier but has building a successful one ever been harder? Host David M. Brear is joined by Fatbardha Rino, CEO of Jet Bank, and Herbie Wildwood, Founder of Legacy, to explore what it…

20. 1092. News: Finally, the robots take over: Starling gets smarter, Stripe buys OpenRouter, and Visa and Mastercard unite on agentic payments

    24 Aug 2026 · 58 min

    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: David…

21. 1091. Insights: Can AI make us financially healthier?

    20 Aug 2026 · 55 min

    About this episode: For years, financial wellness has focused on helping people become better at managing their money. But what if the next generation of financial products could take some of that burden away…

22. 1090. News: Can anyone stop Revolut? Can Countingup and Griffin tackle SME pain? Can the FCA help UK fintechs scale?

    17 Aug 2026 · 56 min · Episode 1090

    About 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:…

23. 1089. Insights: Why does wealth management arrive too late?

    13 Aug 2026 · 56 min · Episode 1089

    About this episode: For many founders, selling a company is seen as the finish line. But some of the biggest financial decisions around an exit happen long before the deal is done - so why does wealth management so…

24. 1088. News: Visa bets $2.4bn for BioCatch, InvestiFi raises $20m, and HSBC pulls back in Australia

    10 Aug 2026 · 55 min · Episode 1088

    About 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…

25. 1087. Insights: Can anyone fix homebuying?

    6 Aug 2026 · 56 min · Episode 1087

    Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make. Yet despite years of digital innovation, the experience remains fragmented, stressful and surprisingly analogue. Host Benjamin Ensor…

26. 1086. News: Wise tries again in the US, Western Union shuts its digital bank and Brazil reinvents BNPL

    3 Aug 2026 · 57 min · Episode 1086

    Host Kate Moody - Customer Strategy Director 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: Matthew Goldman -…

27. 1085. Insights: Are Neobanks replacing private banking?

    30 Jul 2026 · 56 min · Episode 1085

    About this episode: For years, neobanks competed by offering better banking experiences. Now, the biggest players are expanding into investing, AI-powered financial guidance, wealth management and premium…

28. 1084. News: Ant's $1.2bn Raise, Teya Doubles Down on SMEs and Revolut Lands licence in Australia

    27 Jul 2026 · 59 min · Episode 1084

    About 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…

29. 1083. Insights: Why does running a business still feels harder than it should? With Sage

    23 Jul 2026 · 48 min · Episode 1083

    About this episode: In this episode, with partnership with Sage, we're exploring why running a business still feels harder than it should—and how embedded experiences are changing that. Host Kate Moody, Customer…

30. 1082. News: Stripe bids for PayPal, BNPL regulation kicks in, and Nubank secures a Mexican banking licence

    20 Jul 2026 · 1 h 08 min · Episode 1082

    About 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…

31. 1081. Insights: The future of Robinhood. A conversation with UK President Jordan Sinclair

    16 Jul 2026 · 43 min · Episode 1081

    Come watch Fintech Insider live in London - 11fs.com/afterdark About this episode Robinhood has just unveiled one of the biggest product launches in its history, centred around a bold vision for Borderless Markets.…

32. 1080. News: Klarna applies for a US banking licence, LemFi buys Wealth8, and Santander open-sources AI

    13 Jul 2026 · 1 h 00 min · Episode 1080

    About 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: Dave…

33. 1079. Insights: US firms leading the AI customer experience race

    9 Jul 2026 · 43 min · Episode 1079

    In this episode, we're exploring one of the biggest themes shaping financial services today: how US firms are leading the AI customer experience race. Host Kate Moody, Customer Strategy Director at 11:FS, is joined by…

34. 1078. News: FCA unveils crypto rules, Airwallex hits $11bn valuation, and Jet Bank launches Albania's first digital bank

    6 Jul 2026 · 1 h 01 min · Episode 1078

    About 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…

35. 1077. Insights: What does it take to build the bank of the future? With Engine by Starling

    2 Jul 2026 · 40 min · Episode 1077

    In this episode, we're exploring what it takes to build modern banking technology from the ground up. Host Ross Gallagher - Head of Consulting at 11:FS - joined by Sam Everington, CEO of Engine by Starling, and Jody…

36. 1076. News: US and UK push stablecoins, Flutterwave lands $3.2bn, and Green-Got makes Crowdcube history

    29 Jun 2026 · 53 min · Episode 1076

    About this episode: Host Kate Moody - Customer Strategy Director 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:…

37. 1075. Insights: What are the new rules of fintech marketing?

    25 Jun 2026 · 55 min · Episode 1075

    About this episode: In this episode, we're diving into one of the biggest challenges facing fintech growth right now: standing out. From brand building and customer acquisition to AI-powered marketing and…

38. 1074. News: Nuvei splashes the cash on Payoneer, Current raises $80M to improve Americans' financial health

    22 Jun 2026 · 58 min · Episode 1074

    About 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. Download Plaid's State of…

39. 1073. Insights: From stablecoins to AI agents - how Stripe is changing the internet economy

    18 Jun 2026 · 33 min · Episode 1073

    About this episode: In this special episode of Fintech Insider Insights, recorded live at Stripe Tour London, we're joined by two Stripe leaders to explore how the internet economy is evolving - and the infrastructure…

40. 1072. News: All about partnerships: Barclays x CommonAI, Monzo x Fair4All Finance, Stripe x Lloyds

    15 Jun 2026 · 59 min · Episode 1072

    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: Mei Lim,…

41. 1071. Insights: Fintech's coming home - The growing relationship between fintech and football

    11 Jun 2026 · 47 min · Episode 1070

    About this episode: What do Arsenal, Manchester United, Nottingham Forest and the Home Nations football teams have in common? They're all partnering with fintech brands. In this episode of Fintech Insider Insights,…

42. 1070. News: Enfuce report calls for more payment choice, Acquired backs UKPI, and TransferMate embraces stablecoins - Live from Money20/20 Europe

    8 Jun 2026 · 1 h 00 min · Episode 1070

    About this episode: Host Ross Gallagher - Head of Ventures 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: Niklas…

43. 1069. Insights: Can stablecoins escape the fintech bubble? - Live from Money 20/20 Europe

    4 Jun 2026 · 47 min · Episode 1069

    About this episode: Are stablecoins actually breaking into the mainstream financial system - or are they still largely trapped inside the fintech bubble? In this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, in partnership…

44. 1068. News: Monzo drops millions on growth, Mastercard and QNB expand into Syria, and Legacy rethinks charitable giving

    1 Jun 2026 · 59 min · Episode 1068

    About 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…

45. 1067. Insights: Can regulation become fintech’s biggest enabler?

    28 May 2026 · 53 min · Episode 1067

    About this episode: Is regulation really the thing slowing innovation down — or is the bigger challenge how firms respond to it? In this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, Benjamin Ensor is joined by Colin Payne,…

46. 1066. News: OpenAI enters finance, Revolut pushes into wealth, and Primer raises $100m

    25 May 2026 · 1 h 00 min · Episode 1066

    About this episode: Host Kate Moody - Customer Strategy Director 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:…

47. 1065. Insights: Is agentic AI the future of investing?

    21 May 2026 · 51 min · Episode 1065

    About this episode: As AI moves from supporting investment decisions to making them, what happens to trust, accountability, and control? In this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, Benjamin Ensor is joined by…

48. 1064. News: Paymentology raises $175m, Alipay hands shopping to AI, and the FCA probes digital wallets

    18 May 2026 · 54 min · Episode 1064

    About 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…

49. 1063. Insights: Can traditional banking survive the AI era?

    14 May 2026 · 51 min · Episode 1063

    About this episode: AI is changing banking - but are banks ready for what comes next? In this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, in partnership with Backbase, David Brear is joined by Jouk Pleiter, CEO & Founder of…

50. 1062. News: Targeted support lands, FIS and Anthropic team up to reshape banking, and Monzo expands to Spain

    11 May 2026 · 1 h 02 min · Episode 1062

    About 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…