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What do our mums think that we do?
David M. Brear, our CEO, recently asked his followers on LinkedIn the following question: What three things should every bank in the world do in the next 3 years to be successful? So many people responded to David’s post with varying opinions but one thing was clear: change was paramount and digital was the way forward.
The impact of Coronavirus on the insurance industry
Imagine a crane operator, but not any crane operator, this one is wearing a pair of AR goggles, in which a layer of relevant data and information about every container being moved is shown, ensuring that, not only the right job is done, but also the job is done right.
Why remote working should be a 24/7/365 concern
Bringing the office home with you doesn’t carry as much stigma as it once did. So what are the benefits of remote working, and how can you take advantage of them?
How are consumer lenders responding to the coronavirus pandemic?
Until 2018 Australia hadn’t had a new, homegrown bank for decades. The Australian banking industry had been dominated by four huge banks who, facing no competition, rested on their laurels.
Leda Writes for Fintech Futures: do not fail fast, learn fast instead
Each week, Leda Glyptis, CEO of 11:FS Foundry, creates #LedaWrites. This week, TV masterpiece The West Wing and what it can teach us about life, business and financial services.
Leda Writes for Fintech Futures: the closet of shame
After so many years and billions spent on digital transformation: design workshops, rebuilding banks to focus on client journeys and user centred design, it’s still falling down.
What the bZx flash loan exploit says about the future of DeFi
TL;DR: someone (we don’t know who), managed to make off with over $350,000 with a loan that in essence cost them no more than $8.71 in the murky but oh so interesting world of decentralised finance (or DeFi for short).
Leda Writes for Fintech Futures: the witches are coming
Each week, Leda Glyptis, CEO of 11:FS Foundry, creates #LedaWrites. This week, her thoughts turn to what transformation should look like with the lessons being learned from COVID-19.
Is the future bleak for community banks?
Last year, we debated digital payments and whether they’re the future. At the time, it seemed like the answer was a resounding “yes". In the meantime, a global pandemic has emerged and transformed consumer behaviour in all areas of life — including the ways in which we pay. But the question is, will this be a permanent change or will we revert to our pre-pandemic ways once it’s safe to do so? And if we do fast-forward to a completely cashless society, what will the implications be?
Leda Writes for Fintech Futures: what is office politics, anyway?
Every Thursday, Leda Glyptis, CEO of 11:FS Foundry creates #LedaWrites. This week she reflects on inspiring bosses and the opportunities they offered.
A US fintech firm just bought a bank. Now what?
If you hadn’t heard of LendingClub before today, you’re probably going to become very familiar with it in the next few months.
An intro into GAFA, BAT and how they play in FS
Tech titans have made big plays in FS. However, the approaches of eastern and western tech behemoths have differed. Here we break down how that has taken shape and where it might head into the future...
Leda Writes for Fintech Futures: oh to be saved of doubt and false hope
Every Thursday, Leda Glyptis, 11:FS Chief of Staff creates #LedaWrites. This week she turns her attention to death threats, How to Train Your Dragon and feedback.
How to prioritise mental health year-round
New year, new you. Looking to kick-start a positive savings habit in 2020? Forget freezing your leftovers and cutting back on coffee.
11:FS value four - Impact: we punch above our weight
Last week as part of the 11:FS values launch, I discussed why passion, positivity and authenticity are crucial to everything we do. If you missed it, take a look at it here. This week, I’ll discuss our fourth and final value, something that 11:FS brings to the financial services industry everyday by nature of our mission and existence. Value four – Impact: we punch above our weight.
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727. Insights: Is debt the last taboo of financial services?
Ross Gallagher is joined by some great guests, from the Aspen Institute, GoCardless, and Lowell, to discuss how innovations can improve the reputation of the industry of debt.
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184. News: First zkEVM live on Ethereum, the USDC depegging, and Coinbase’s SEC Wells Notice
EL. EF. GEE. Today we bring you: First zkEVM goes live on Ethereum, a recap on USDC/SVB, and Coinbase’s SEC Wells notice. 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.
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724. Insights: Are SMEs being served globally?
Benjamin Ensor is joined by some great guests, from Global Ventures, Novo, OakNorth Bank, and Spiralem, to look at the business banking options and challenges for small and medium-sized businesses across the world.
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723. News: After Dark: Silicon Valley Bank bought by US rival and Klarna embraces ChatGPT
Silicon Valley Bank bought by rival, Klarna plugs ChatGPT into its platform, and Latitude Financial records stolen in cyber attack – David M. Brear and Kate Moody are joined by some great guests, from CFIT and first direct, live on stage in London to talk about the most interesting stories in financial services.
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722. Insights: How do you choose the right investment path for your business?
David M. Brear is joined by some great guests, from Stonehaven LLC, National Bank of Canada, and Anthemis, to discuss the various funding options for fintechs and startups.
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720. News: UBS snaps up Credit Suisse, while Stripe breaks the down round stigma
UBS is buying Credit Suisse in bid to halt banking crisis, FCA warns payment firms over ‘unacceptable risk of harm to customers’, and Stripe now valued at $50B following $6.5B raise – Ross Gallagher and Kate Moody 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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719. Insights: Is FinOps the key to ride out the economic storm?
David M. Brear is joined by some great guests, from 11:FS, Google, and Weavr, to discuss how cloud services and FinOps as a practice can help financial services in these economically difficult times.
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183.Insights: What is the current state of crypto, and what is fostering adoption?
EL. EF. GEE. Today we bring you: a closer look at the global state of crypto, exploring how the past few years have shaped this sector, what developments are currently fostering adoption, and as always - what we hope to see in the near future!. All this and much more on today's Blockchain Insider!
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718. News: The ultimate Silicon Valley Bank explainer
Silicon Valley Bank closed by regulators, HSBC buys Silicon Valley Bank's UK unit for £1, and Succession's Logan Roy comes to the London Stock Exchange – Kate Moody and Benjamin Ensor are joined by some great guests, from Innovate Finance and Fintech Takes, 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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715. News: Abound raises $601m for AI lending and Griffin levels up with banking licence
Abound raises to supercharge AI-powered consumer lending, BaaS platform Griffin secures UK banking licence with restrictions , and people are posting their failed Monzo applications on TikTok –Ross Gallagher and David Barton-Grimley 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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714. Insights: Has financial services only been built for half the population?
Kate Moody is joined by some great guests, from Dawn Capital, JP Morgan Chase, and Your Juno, to discuss if financial services is currently doing enough for women.
What is Open Finance?
Banks are facing a lot of challenges compared to their fintech rivals.
11:FS Explores: Digital R.I.C.H.E.S ft. David M. Brear
11:FS CEO David M. Brear takes to the lightboard to give us the full run-down, with examples of companies that are leading the way.
Jeff Keltner from Upstart on what the future of lending will look like | Spotlight
What does the future hold for lending? Live from Lendit USA 2022.
What is UX and what makes UX good? 11:FS Explores
Will banks exist in 100 years?
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.
Using Jobs to be Done to revolutionise SME Banking | 11:FS Explores
It's not just a buzzword.
Unleashing creativity! A case study on sparking innovation with Bidyut Dumra from DBS | Spotlight
On this episode of Spotlight, 11:FS Crypto Global Strategy Director, Mauricio Magaldi is joined by Ramp Network Co-Founder and CEO, Szymon Sypniewicz. In today's chat, the pair discuss Szymon's career, the current regulatory landscape in crypto, and what the future might hold when it comes to widespread crypto adoption.
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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
