Our expert host, David Brear is joined by some great guests to dig into what constitutes as progressive regulation and how fintechs work with regulators. We also look at some geographical differences when it comes to regulation, what do fintechs want and expect from a regulator and how can fintechs work to help regulators. All of this and much more on today ... Show More
Oct 19
1108. News: Ramp hits $60bn valuation, UK venture capital breaks records, and Bank of America and Amex face AML fines
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 Parkin - Managing Partner, FG Partners Kemi Odusan - Head of Growt ... Show More
52m 35s
Oct 15
1107. Insights: Can banks turn high earners into wealthy customers?
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 long-term wealth can be surprisingly difficult. While tradition ... Show More
49m 12s
Oct 14
Bonus: Inside Project Nemo’s mission to make banking work for everyone
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, Co-Founder of Project Nemo, and Anna Wallace, CEO of the Centre for F ... Show More
59m 46s
Apr 2025
What The Future Looks Like in Finance and Fintech: Jo Ann Barefoot, Nick Hughes and Brett King Live From Virgin Unite
In This Episode In a rare and inspiring crossover episode, Breaking Banks teams up with Barefoot Innovation to bring you a special dispatch from Necker Island, BVI. Hosted by Brett King and Jo Ann Barefoot, this episode captures the energy and insight of a one-of-a-kind fintech g ... Show More
41m 1s
Nov 2021
104. Making insurance more dynamic and less reactive
Benjamin Ensor and David Brear are joined by a great panel of guests to take a deep dive into new business models in Insurtech. What does the current landscape look like, can we pinpoint where innovation is currently coming from, what is the role of open finance in insurance, and ... Show More
49m 15s
Oct 2018
Auditing cryptocurrencies, Brexit blues and 'naughty' banks in the US
David Crow and guests discuss a push by top accountancy firms to offer services to those with a foothold in the cryptocurrencies sector, a derivatives deal in Europe, Brexit blues at RBS, the search for a European investment banking champion and the US's 'naughty' banks.Contribut ... Show More
20m 54s
Mar 2024
Ep 71: The dynamic relationship between fintech and banks with Raheel Ahmed
<p>Welcome back to Couchonomics! In line with the theme of rearchitecting the global financial system, this week we explored the banking sector in the UAE and the wider GCC: regulatory focus, financial crime regulation, innovation, and in general, what the banking sector could do ... Show More
48m 59s