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What N26’s UK exit tells us about entering new markets

As the German challenger prepares to leave British shores, what can we learn about its attempts to break into the market?

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David M Brear in conversation with Soldo

Group CEO David M. Brear recently sat down with the good folks at prepaid business card provider Soldo to discuss the rise of fintech since the 2008 financial crisis and how the UK came to prominence.

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11:FS

11:FS 2019 in Review

What. A. Year. 2019 has been an absolute whirlwind of growth and expansion and in true 11:FS style, we continued to ramp up and start new things right up until the last day of Q4.

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challenger bank

Black Friday 2019: How 3 American fintechs are faring in the UK

On the last American holiday before Christmas, we look at the performance of three companies across the pond.

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11:FS

11 weeks at 11:FS

11:FS Product Lead Terry Cordeiro reflects on what it’s like to be a new “11” after nearly three months on the job.

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Regulation

The EU regulation causing your finance apps to drive you mad (part 2)

This is taken from our Unfiltered newsletter. Subscribe now for a no BS, uncensored analysis of fintech news and hot topics delivered to your inbox each fortnight.

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11:FS

11:YEARS - the 11:FS documentary examining the rise of UK fintech

At 11:FS, we’re proud to be an integral part of a UK community at the forefront of post-financial crisis innovation. But the story of how that community came together has never been told… until now.

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11:FS named one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Startups in the UK. Again!

Last year, LinkedIn honoured us as a Top 25 Startup in the UK. And they’ve gone and done it again for 2019.

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Open Banking

US Banking: Monzo rises to the challenge

America has seemed a beacon of prosperity for as long as anyone can remember. But a closer look into the state of American household finances reveals a bleak picture.

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Interviews

Small team delivery and Snoop Dogg: Our interview with Michael Rouse, CCO of Klarna

When brands decide it’s time to build their community, they dive straight onto social media. It makes sense right? Social media gives you a platform to instantly connect with a huge number of people all over the world. Social media gives you a shortcut to connect, share, get feedback, and generally tell people what you’ve got going on. This is taken from our Unfiltered newsletter. Subscribe now for a no BS, uncensored analysis of fintech news and hot topics delivered to your inbox each fortnight.

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11:FS Pulse

Second Annual 11:FS Pulse Awards: Best US Disruptor

Since we launched the first Pulse awards, a lot has changed.

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11:FS Pulse

Second Annual 11:FS Pulse Awards

The battle for commuters’ attention has been heating up. On the London Underground, it feels like every other ad is trying to push the latest fintech or challenger bank to the city’s tired travellers.

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Design

Meowing cards and hot coral: The new brand identities

Banking for SMEs has been ineffective for a long time, with products that kept owners working on admin rather than growth. It’s time for something new.

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11:FS

11:FC vs Yieldify: The Battle for Aldgate Tower

Under Friday night lights and in appalling conditions of driving wind and rain, the mighty 11:FC overcame all odds to bring home a 2-1 victory over office neighbours, Yieldify FC.

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Mettle

Former Apple and BCG Digital Ventures Head of Talent will manage 11:FS team to scale the business as it engages in new projects, with new clients and across new geographies.

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Fintech Insider

360. Interviews: SIBOS 2019 London fintech special

On this Friday episode, we bring you a series of interviews some of the leading companies currently on the fintech scene straight from SIBOS in London 2019!

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Fintech Insider

Bonus: Top 25 startups in the UK!

David Brear is joined by Megan Caywood to talk about the top 25 startups in the UK list made by LinkedIn! Hint - you might recognise one of the companies!

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Fintech Insider

350. Insights: The RBS remedies fund

David Brear and Sarah Kocianski are joined by four of the winners from the RBS remedies fund to talk about all things remedies, SME's and winning a grant.

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Fintech Insider

336. Interviews: Money20/20 International Entrepreneurship Special

In today's episode, we bring you a series of interviews with some of the most interesting players on the fintech scene, straight from Money20/20 in Amsterdam! Interviews include; Mattias Kroner, formerly of Fidor, Stephen Ufford, CEO of Trulioo, and more!

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Fintech Insider

332. Interviews: Money20/20 CEO special

In today's episode, we bring you a series of interviews with some brilliant CEO's of exciting companies, straight from Money20/20 in Amsterdam! Interviews include Ralph Hamers from ING, Anne Boden from Starling , Zach Perret from Plaid and many more!

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Fintech Insider

329. News: Live from Money20/20

Leda and Jason are joined by some great guests at Money20/20 Europe to talk about some of the most interesting stories of the last 7 days. Including: A roundup of the biggest announcements and trends from Money2020 Europe and Tink receives a strategic investment from PayPal. All this and much more on today's podcast!

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328. The F'in Debate - Live from Money20/20 Europe

Welcome to the F'in Debate, straight from the stage at Money20/20 Europe! In this episode, we bring you a live debate between industry experts questioning: How do you transform traditional banks to compete in the digital banking battlefield?

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292. Interviews: Michael Rouse, CCO of Klarna

David interviews Michael Rouse, CCO of Klarna to talk about partnering with Snoop Dogg, smoothing payments and the evolution of payments.

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Fintech Insider

268. Interviews: Ben Davey, Barclays UK Ventures

Simon Taylor interviews CEO of Barclays UK Ventures, Ben Davey. They take a look at the strategies and decisions revolving around investing in fintech startups and creating real partnerships.

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Fintech Insider

253. News: Bucking the trend of Brexit

On this week's episode, Sarah and David sit down with Dr. Louise Beaumont, Daniel Hegarty, and Adam Dodds to discuss the greatest and latest stories in fintech.

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250. Insights: Luxembourg (the biggest fintech hub you've never heard of)

On today's show, Ross Gallagher takes a deep dive on Luxembourg. It's one of the most exciting fintech hubs in Europe, growing exponentially, that you've probably never heard of.

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Fintech Insider

239. Fintech Insider: After Dark VI - London and Atlanta

We have an incredible star-studded episode for you, with the release of After Dark VI, and of course a run down of the most interesting news in the space. Hosted in two cities, recorded 6 hours apart, and with a great deal of digital magic London brings you David M. Brear, Simon Taylor, and Sarah Kocianski are joined by: Marieke Flament, Simon Vans-Colina, and Daniel Hegarty. Next up from Atlanta, Sam Maule and Doug Bobenhouse are joined by three pairs of guests: Rob Frohwein and Shannon Johnson; Kathryn Petralia and Andrew Morris; rounding out the show we had Howard Bush and Ginger Schmeltzer.

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228. 11:FS Presents One Fintech Nation - The UK as a Fintech Hotspot

In this episode Simon Taylor takes a look at what makes the UK a fintech hotspot. In association with Tech Nation we examine what's going on in fintech across the country that makes it so attractive to set up here.

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Fintech Insider

226. 11:FS Presents One Fintech Nation - Bursting the London Fintech Bubble

In this episode Simon Taylor takes a look at fintech beyond the London bubble. In association with Tech Nation we examine what's going on in fintech across the country.

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Fintech Insider

225. News: Live at Money 20/20 Europe

Live from the Arena stage at Money 20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, hosts David M. Brear, Simon Taylor, and Sam Maule are joined by Leda Glyptis, CIO at Qatar National Bank, Rob Frohwein, CEO of Kabbage, Sara Feenan, Business Development Manager at Clearmatics, Jeff Tijssen at 11:FS, Anna Irrera, Fintech Correspondent at Reuters and Peter Hazou, Director of Business Development at Microsoft.

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What Griffin are going to do now they have their banking licence with CCO Adam Moulson | Spotlight

Inclusive design is a mindset and a process that suggests that you should bring as many people as possible - and the most diverse of voices that you can - into your product design product process, so that you're being truly inclusive. It's designing with people rather that just at them. Charlotte Fereday, Product Director, Ventures, explains what inclusive design is, why it's important, how you can design more inclusively, and answers - how possible is truly inclusive design?

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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

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