On this special edition of Fintech Insider Insights, David M. Brear, Group CEO at 11:FS, is joined by Ian Rand, CEO of Monument Bank - a pioneering digital private bank designed for mass affluent individuals.
Ian took the helm at Monument in 2022, bringing extensive experience from Barclays to lead the bank through a period of rapid growth.
We dive into the ... Show More
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980. Insights: Can embedded finance be a fix-all for SMBs?
About this episode: Today, we’re diving into fresh insights from our friends at Marqeta, who are gearing up to release their annual State of Payments report. This year’s survey spans 500 small and medium-sized businesses in the UK, 500 in the US, and 3,000 consumers across both r ... Show More
46m 40s
Jul 14
979. News: Monzo slapped with bumper fine, Robinhood stands strong on tokenisation, and will TSB vanish from the high street for good?
About this episode: Host Laura Watkins, Director of Media and Marketing 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: In Q ... Show More
1h 7m
Jul 10
978. Insights: Innovating through crisis, how can banks stay ahead?
About this episode: Financial services is evolving at a rapid pace.The pandemic was unprecedented, and banks and financial institutions are still dealing with its aftermath. Rising interest rates triggered by sharp, "hockey-stick” inflation led to the collapse of established bank ... Show More
49m 42s
Feb 2025
Ray Dalio on AI, Job Loss & the Future of the Economy | #EP 148
In this episode, Ray and Peter discuss the changing world order, China vs. the USA, and Ray’s thoughts on the future of the US.
Recorded on Feb 3rd, 2025Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice.
Ray Dalio is a renowned investor, hedge fund manager, and p ... Show More
1h 46m
Dec 2024
Is The U.S. Entering A Golden Age Of Capitalism? | Dan Tapiero
In this episode, Dan Tapiero joins the show to discuss why he’s unbelievably bullish on the macro, his introduction to Bitcoin & blockchain, and the US dollar. We also delve into the regulatory changes he’s most excited for, the generational shift upon us, and much more. Enjoy!__ ... Show More
44m 45s
Jan 2025
#403: Phillip Alexeev, CGO at CrossFi, on Banking the Unbanked, Bridging TradFi & Crypto, and The Evolution of Payment Tech
Phillip Alexeev, Chief Growth Officer at CrossFi is a distinguished growth marketing strategist who has architected success stories across Web2 and Web3. As a veteran growth advisor, he has helped companies achieve billions in revenue, multiple IPOs, and strategic acquisitions th ... Show More
27m 18s
Oct 2024
#381: George Bousis, CEO of Raise, on Blockchain Innovation in the Gift Card Industry, and The Future of Customer Loyalty Programs
George Bousis is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor at the forefront of the payments, loyalty, and blockchain industries. As the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Raise, he launched the world's leading platform for digital gift cards. Under his leadership, Raise achieved o ... Show More
42m 22s
Sep 2024
153: Colm Kelleher, Chairman of UBS & Former President of Morgan Stanley, Discusses Culture, Leadership, Surviving the Great Financial Crisis and UBS Today
In an interview we had especially looked forward to, and with the Credit Suisse acquisition behind us, the MMP went to Zurich to talk to Colm Kelleher.
Described as one of the most influential and capable banking executives of the last several decades, he has been dubbed by the F ... Show More
43m 27s
Nov 2024
Anthony Scaramucci: Elon, DOGE & America’s Fate Under New Leadership (w/ Salim Ismail) | EP #132
In this episode, Peter, Salim, and Anthony discuss the future of the Department of Government Efficiency, how long Elon will last in the White House, and how the new Administration should handle Bitcoin. Recorded on Nov 20th, 2024Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, ... Show More
1h 47m
Dec 2023
202. Insights: Tokenised deposits, stablecoins and when best to use them
gm. Mauricio Magaldi and Catherine Gu are back this week, talking about tokenized deposits — We’re taking a closer look at what they are, how they intersect with CBDCs, and how bankers are thinking about using these assets. In general, tokenized deposits have been viewed as an al ... Show More
45m 25s
Nov 2024
What Will Bitcoin 100k Mean For Indian investors?
As Bitcoin nears $100,000, Trump’s pro-crypto policies, including a proposed Crypto Czar and a U.S. “Bitcoin stockpile,” are reshaping global sentiment about this asset class. The EU and UK are advancing crypto regulations, while India’s capital markets regulator SEBI hints at ... Show More
27m 38s
Feb 2025
How Based is Grok 3? + Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev on Markets For Everything + Vibecoding 101
This week, Elon Musk brought a new chatbot into the crowded A.I. universe — Grok 3, the latest model from his company xAI. We break down how it compares with other leading models and what it reveals about Musk’s larger ambitions. Then, Vlad Tenev, the chief executive of the inves ... Show More
1h 11m