Re-architecting Finance with Blockchain - Not Just Hype, But Real-World Infrastructure We’re wrapping up this special Tokyo series of Couchonomics, filmed at the GFTN Forum — and what better way to close than with a bold conversation on the future of financial systems? In this final episode, I’m joined by Naveen Mallela, Co-Head of Kinexys & Managing D ... Show More
Yesterday
How AI and Stablecoins Are Rewiring the Future of Fintech
<p>Fintech is entering a new phase where technology, regulation and global markets are reshaping value at a deeper level.<br/><br/>Arjun sits down with Sandeep Patil, Partner and Head of Asia at QED Investors, to break down how fintech is evolving beneath the surface.<br/><br/>🎙 ... Show More
46m 48s
Nov 11
Why Stablecoins Could Redefine Global Trade and Banking
<p>What if the future of money isn’t about new currencies, but about rebuilding how value moves?<br/><br/>Arjun sits down with Keith Grose, Senior Country Director at Coinbase UK, to explore how crypto is moving from hype to real infrastructure.<br/>They talk about the UK’s secon ... Show More
51m 8s
Nov 4
The End of Bank Accounts: How Money Is Moving On-Chain
<p>What if the future of money isn’t about creating new currencies, but redefining what money really is?<br/><br/>In this episode, Arjun sits down with Tony McLaughlin, CEO and Founder of Ubyx Inc, to talk about why he believes the bank account is dead and how the next version of ... Show More
55m 43s
Aug 2024
884. Insights: Building a "global bank payment network" with GoCardless CEO Hiroki Takeuchi
On this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, host David M. Brear is joined by Hiroki Takeuchi, CEO of GoCardless.
Since its launch back in 2011, GoCardless has been taking the pain out of getting paid for businesses, from solopreneurs to household names, for over 13 years. With ... Show More
32m 52s
Oct 7
1003. News: SWIFT embraces blockchain, JP Morgan ditches Nutmeg and what do digital IDs mean for fintech?
About this episode: Host Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research and Strategy, 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 i ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 2024
842. Insights: How will digital identities shape the payments landscape? - Live from J.P. Morgan Payments
Our expert host, 11:FS CEO David Brear, is joined by some great guests, live from J. P. Morgan Payments' e-commerce and fintech forum in London, to talk about digital identities, regulation and innovation.
The EU have announced plans to launch an e-Identity, which would make a di ... Show More
45m 43s
Aug 4
985. News: UAE surpasses UK in fintech funding, PayPal enables crypto payments, and Wise moves closer to US listing
About this episode: Join hosts Laura Watkins and Ross Gallagher from 11:FS as they team up with an expert panel to explore the week’s biggest stories across fintech, banking, and the broader financial services landscape. This week's guests: Michael Carter - Senior Policy Advisor ... Show More
1h 8m
Nov 2024
911. News: Shopify makes life easier for businesses, Moniepoint reaches unicorn status, and is it time to 'fight' the regulators?
Join host Kate Moody along with some great guests as we discuss the biggest fintech and financial services news this week.
Topics covered include: Shopify launching Shopify Finance to support businesses; Moniepoint becoming Africa’s newest fintech unicorn, with representatives h ... Show More
1h 7m
Feb 2024
830. Insights: The COBOL conundrum: Why are banks still using a 60-year-old programming language?
What has 200 billion lines, is used by 43% of banks, and pretty much drives the global financial system?
It's the subject of today's Fintech Insider Insights, as our expert hosts, 11:FS CEO David Brear and CTO Ewan Silver, come together to discuss all things COBOL, or Common Busi ... Show More
37m 3s
Oct 2
1002. Insights: The digital transformation race: big banks vs neobanks.
About this episode:In this episode, in partnership with Enfuce, host Benjamin Ensor dives into the real state of banking transformation in today’s digital-first world. It’s no longer just legacy banks versus neobanks; it’s about who can truly meet rising customer expectations, ma ... Show More
47m 5s
Oct 16
1006. Insights: AI in banking - What it really means for the customer
About this episode: AI is everywhere-your newsfeed, your boardroom, your LinkedIn inbox. But when it comes to real, customer-facing use cases in finance… there’s not much to see. Why isn’t AI transforming the customer experience yet? What’s working behind the scenes, and what’s j ... Show More
48m 27s
Jul 2024
880. News: Stripe is worth $70 Billion, Monzo launches kids' accounts, and Meet OCN: The fintech for gig workers
Join hosts Laura Watkins, Nadine Timmer-Bodenstein and some great guests as we discuss the biggest fintech and financial services news this week.
Topics covered include: Stripe is now worth $70 billion, gig worker fintech OCN raises $86 million Series A, BNP Paribas partners wit ... Show More
1h 7m