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Tackling fraud in real time: balancing speed and security
The term ‘technical debt’ has been around a long time in software engineering. It shares some common characteristics with financial debt: You can accumulate it, you can ‘pay it off’.
PSD3 is an innovation red herring
Take a peek behind the scenes of 11:FS Pulse. Keep reading to learn about the process 11:FS designers use to keep the Pulse product relevant, user friendly and ahead of the curve with a run through of the latest application of our design process.
Do you really want to offer alternative payment methods?
I’m often asked what I spend most of my time thinking about at 11:FS. Honestly, most of the time it's something to do with how to scale 11:FS in a way that places culture at the forefront of everything we do and keeps it there.
Can neobanks reach the underbanked in Eastern Europe?
I wrote about the underbanked phenomenon in Eastern Europe a few weeks ago. Mainly I talked about which basic services are used, not used, and why.
Chase UK could massacre the competition this year
With the new year picking up a head of steam, it’s time to turn our attention to the trends and themes set to shape financial services in 2023. Here at 11:FS, we’re more convinced than ever that UK banks are running out of time to address their core banking issues.
Why is Eastern Europe so underbanked?
While chatting with my grandma on my annual trip to Romania this year, I had an epiphany. She is underbanked! So is my mom, uncle, cousin, and neighbour - you get the gist.
4 fintechs and their winning social features
Once upon a time, social media and finance apps might’ve seemed like strange bedfellows.
4 fintechs fighting the cost-of-living crisis
Around the globe, millions are feeling the pinch as the cost-of-living crisis continues. The biggest fall in living standards since records began is forecast in the UK, while inflation rates are starting to cool after a tumultuous year across the pond.
What use is fintech if you can't get online?
A couple of weeks ago I went into an overpriced London salad shop for lunch. Before I could part with my hard-earned money for some wilted spinach and avocado, the connection on the iPad I was ordering on went down.
Reaching unbanked migrant workers in the Middle East
In a recent report EY point out that the big advantage the UK has in “Fintech” is it’s progressive policy from Government and Regulators. This post examines the latest policy the regulatory sandbox; to understand how it might work, what companies entering it need to know, and how other jurisdictions could repeat the trick. Can it help financial services be a bit more awesome?
Open banking regulators hold the key to an open finance future
Four years ago, policymakers in the UK and EU took the first steps to enshrine open banking into law, but now we’re at a turning point for digital adoption and the old ways of working aren’t working anymore.
Why is instant access to money still a myth?
They say time is money, right? Well, what about time to money – how long it takes for money to be available for you to use.
Has fintech made us more resilient or vulnerable to economic shocks?
As part of the editorial process for Fintech Insider we review a lot of stories and see how media outlets report on challenger banks. Some recent pieces had the distinct feel of unhappy incumbent bankers lobbying hard to change the narrative.
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192. Insights: A new world of functionality - a Smart Tokens case study
EL. EF. GEE. Today we bring you: a case study on all things smart tokens. What are they? How do they work? What do they mean for web3? All this and much more on today's Blockchain Insider!
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763. News: Buy Now Pay Later regulation shelved while Coutts faces Farage account fallout
Buy Now Pay Later regulation shelved in UK, Thunes pockets $72M, and Farage accuses Coutts of closing account over ‘values’ – Ross Gallagher and Nas Ahmad are joined by some great guests to talk about the most interesting stories in financial services over the last 7 days.
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759. Insights: Will PSD3 really live up to the expectations? (Rewind)
David M. Brear is joined by some great guests, from Plaid, Payments Solved, and The Payments Association EU, to look at the potential impact of Payment Services Directive 3 on Open Banking.
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754. Insights: How do we get to the holy grail of cross border payments?
David M. Brear is joined by some great guests, from Citi and JP Morgan, to delve into the developments, friction, and potential future of cross-border payments.
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752. Insights: How does Big Tech shake up the payments industry?
David M. Brear is joined by some great guests, from Clearbank, Mastercard, and Thredd, to discuss the relationship between Silicon Valley giants and the payments space.
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750. News: Andreessen Horowitz lands in London and HSBC rebrands Silicon Valley Bank UK
a16z to open first international office in London, HSBC builds innovation division from the bones of SVB UK, and Snoop Dogg launches NFT tour pass – Ross Gallagher and Benjamin Ensor are joined by some great guests to talk about the most interesting stories in financial services over the last 7 days.
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743. News: Revolut's banking licence in jeopardy and Anne Boden departs Starling Bank
Bank of England plans to reject Revolut's bid for banking licence, Brite Payments launches instant payments network, and Daylight calls it quits – Kate Moody and Ross are joined by some great guests, from Brite Payments and Fifth Third Bank, to talk about the most interesting stories in financial services over the last 7 days.
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738. News: Skipton's no-deposit mortgage raises eyebrows and Apple banks a billion!
Skipton launches deposit-free mortgage aimed at renters, Apple attracts $1 billion in deposits in a week, and WhatsApp allows Singapore businesses to pay within app – Kate Moody and Ross Gallagher are joined by some great guests, from Thunes and Redpoint Ventures, to talk about the most interesting stories in financial services over the last 7 days.
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737. Insights: Is the future of KYC truly digital?
Benjamin Ensor is joined by some great guests, from 11:FS, CAF, and Hummingbird, to talk about the latest developments in Know Your Customer and Know Your Business.
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185. Insights: How Nigeria's crypto scene is thriving despite Central Bank crackdown
We. Are. Here. Today we bring you: a deep-dive into Nigeria's crypto scene, the challenges it faces from regulators, and why crypto is "heaven-sent" for Africa's economy. All this and much more on today's Blockchain Insider!
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725. News: Has Apple missed the Buy Now Pay Later boom?
Crowdcube and Octopus Investments opening up retail investments, Apple Pay Later is finally launching, and Twitter changes logo to Dogecoin cryptocurrency image – Ross Gallagher is joined by some great guests, from Crowdcube, Fintech Business Weekly, and The Fintech Times, to talk about the most interesting stories in financial services over the last 7 days.
Bonus: Why should governments embrace new payment technologies?
EL. EF. GEE. Today, Mauricio Magaldi joins David M. Brear and some great guests, from Chamber of Progress and the House of Lords, for this Fintech insider and Blockchain Insider crossover episode!
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717. Insights: Why should governments embrace new payment technologies?
David M. Brear and Mauricio Magaldi are joined by some great guests, from Chamber of Progress and the House of Lords, for this Fintech insider and Blockchain Insider crossover episode!
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712. Insights: How does embedded finance make money?
David Barton-Grimley is joined by some great guests, from Ampla, Fiat Republic, and HSBC, to give examples of how embedded finance can find scale and make a profit.
Why Homebuying is broken and how to fix it | 11:FS Explores
There are one billion people globally who can't prove their identity. That's a big problem for accessing financial services.
What is Open Banking? | 11:FS Explores
In this episode of 11:FS Explores, Adam Davis picks apart Open Finance, and what we have to look forward to if this technology became a reality.
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Insights: The future of Revolut with UKCEO Francesca Carlesi
The UK banking battlefield has never been more competitive. Customers expectfinancial apps that are personalised, seamless, and that genuinely make a differenc...
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Insights: The future of Revolut with UKCEO Francesca Carlesi
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Insights: The future of Revolut with UKCEO Francesca Carlesi
The UK banking battlefield has never been more competitive. Customers expectfinancial apps that are personalised, seamless, and that genuinely make a differenc...
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Insights: The future of Revolut with UKCEO Francesca Carlesi
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Insights: The future of Revolut with UKCEO Francesca Carlesi
