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This week on Breaking Banks, we feature our sister podcast, Social Currency, powered by Sunrise Banks. Social Currency introduces us to some of the most innovative changemakers in finance, technology, and social impact—leaders who are dismantling barriers and reshaping their industries for a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable futur ... Show More
Today
Fintech Tribute: Her Song Lives On
In This Episode In June we lost a pillar of our community, Barb MacLean, a brilliant fintech mind and a beloved colleague. A guest turned co-host on Breaking Banks and an invaluable member of Alloy Labs. She was truly special, she never hesitated to pay it forward or to speak tru ... Show More
43m 42s
May 15
962. Insights: The UK’s fastest-growing fintech: in conversation with Richard Davies, CEO of Allica Bank
About this episode: In this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, host David M. Brear is joined by Richard Davies, CEO of Allica Bank - the UK’s fastest-growing fintech focused on serving established small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Richard shares how his unique backgrou ... Show More
48m 47s
May 2024
860. News: Ember and HSBC team up to help SMEs, Stripe's UK expansion plans and are Visa's announcements any good?
Join hosts Kate Moody, Nadine Timmer-Bodenstein and some great guests as we discuss the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week.
Topics include: Ember and HSBC team up to launch tax tools for UK businesses, Stripe announce plans to expand thei ... Show More
1h 7m
Aug 2024
889. News: ClearBank secures Dutch banking licence, a16z-backed Tally shuts down, and UK fintech investment nearly triples
Join host Kate Moody and some great guests as we discuss the biggest fintech and financial services news this week.Topics covered include: ClearBank are set for European expansion after securing a Dutch banking licence, year-on-year investment in UK fintech has nearly tripled to ... Show More
1h 5m
May 19
963. News: IPOs are on the horizon for Monzo and Chime, Stripe teams up with Ramp, and Klarna's boss says: less AI, more humans
About this episode: Host Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research & Strategy 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: Mon ... Show More
1h 5m
Apr 2024
845. News: Jamie Dimon talks AI in his annual shareholder letter as fintech funding hits a seven-year low
Our expert hosts, Ross Gallagher and Jamie Campbell, are joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week, including JPMorgan Chase boss Jamie Dimon comparing AI with the invention of the steam engine, AND ... Show More
1h 11m
Sep 2024
893. News: Banking could face major job losses, Atlantic Money to challenge SWIFT, US regulatory approval for OakNorth
Join hosts Benjamin Ensor and Nadine Timmer-Bodenstein, along with some great guests as we discuss the biggest fintech and financial services news this week.Topics covered include: FS trade union warns that big banks should brace for job losses to AI, Atlantic Money announces its ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 3
Colin Walsh Shares the Status of Varo's Trailblazing Journey
As part of the Executive Leadership Series, sponsored by Naehas and recorded live at the Financial Brand Forum, i was joined by Colin Walsh, the founder and CEO of Varo Bank – a true pioneer in the financial services industry. In 2020, Varo made history by becoming the first cons ... Show More
40m 52s
Jul 2024
882. News: Revolut secures UK banking licence, Plum raises over £16m, and how CrowdStrike paralysed banking.
Join host David Barton-Grimley and some great guests as we discuss the biggest fintech and financial services news this week.
Topics covered include: Revolut finally getting its UK banking license, fintech accelerator Archie announcing its first investments in two promising start ... Show More
56m 44s