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Our 2019 fintech predictions
So about 350 days ago I made some predictions about how 2019 would shape up. Here I’ll break down how accurate, or not, I was. TL:DR - pretty damn accurate.
New Year resolutions: in 2019 digitalise on purpose
Niall Cameron joined David Brear on Fintech Insider to discuss HSBC, innovation and partnering with fintechs. We found out his views of how incumbents can best work alongside and partner with fintechs in the changing digital space:
Looking back on Crypto in 2018
As a uni student, it drove Ollie Purdue crazy that his bank couldn’t provide him with basic info to help manage his financial life. How much money was he likely to have at the end of the month? Could he cut back on work and have more fun – or did he need to increase his hours to pay the bills? At age 20, he founded Loot to create a better banking experience that used data in a smarter way. In episode 232 of FinTech Insider, Ollie, CEO of Loot, shares the story behind his company, including how he got bank execs to talk to him when he was still in school.
What happened in fintech 2018
The 11:FS research team is in the midst of building out an internal platform that has some elements of gamification (and because we see a lot of products coming through our benchmarking tool 11:FS Pulse which make use of it), I’ve been spending a bit of time considering the topic.
Leda Writes: The hard currency of bankers’ feelings
Every Thursday, Leda Glyptis, 11:FS Chief of Staff creates #LedaWrites. This week she turns her attention to careers, indecision and the Venn diagram of doom.
Top 3 Blogs of 2018
I was recently asked whether digital transformations meant partnerships will become obsolete. In fact, I think quite the opposite - banks who don’t use partnerships will become obsolete.
The Bankmare before Christmas
If you’ve been listening to the news at all in the last few months, you’ve likely run across the term Open Banking – a lot. The internet is awash with articles, thought pieces, blogs, books and podcasts on Open Banking. It’s a full-time job keeping up with the latest trends and following the right people. That’s why at 11: FS we’ve put together the authoritative resource on Open Banking. Whether you’re new to Open Banking or a bonafide guru, we’ve cut through the noise to bring you the go-to guide.
Leda Writes for Fintech Futures: You’ve been doing meetings wrong
Every Thursday, Leda Glyptis, 11:FS Chief of Staff creates #LedaWrites. This week she turns her attention to Wonder Woman, technology without heart and why love is key to innovation.
U.S. Millennials: A balancing act of YOLO and debt-induced anxiety
If you’re a banker, particularly a retail banker, last year was like the longest pre-fight build up we’ve ever seen. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will know that this year four new challenger banks will finally come to the UK market in the form of Monzo, Atom, Starling, and Tandem. They were the constant drum beat in the background while you were making your roadmaps and planning your transformations; the constant understanding that winter was coming.
Are card payments under threat? The rise of the A2A payment
Much has been written about how Open Banking has announced itself with more of a whimper than a bang, since going live at the beginning of 2018.
Leda Writes for Fintech Futures: Diversity absolutes and the absurdity of decency by design
Each week, Leda Glyptis, CEO of 11:FS Foundry creates #LedaWrites. This week her attention turns to failing and terrible advice.
Don’t bother saying you are sorry: How VCs hurt me and the industry
If you look at the Trustpilot reviews for Plum (the UK savings app), one thing stands out. People don’t talk that much about the product; instead, they proudly declare how much they’ve saved.
Leda Writes for Fintech Futures: Banking reality checks and other fables
Every Thursday, Leda Glyptis, CEO of 11:FS Foundry creates #LedaWrites. This week, she tells us the best way to avoid frustrated ambition and missed opportunities.
Platformification: Taking your bank to the next level
Software has been around for some time, but it was the explosion of mobile phones that changed the dynamic and timeline of building new products. In Europe alone, fintech app usage is up 72% since the start of the pandemic. 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.
Crappy data is why we can’t have nice things
If all the bits of your car lived in different countries, and you had to ship them to your house and assemble them every time you wanted to drive somewhere – it would get a bit annoying right? You would question why anyone thought this was an acceptable way of building something so critical.
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355. News: Google knows best
Sarah Kocianski and David Brear are joined by some great guests to talk about some of the most interesting stories of the last 7 days, including: Digital banks are set to treble their customer numbers in 2020, Singapore starts accepting their first applications for digital banks and LinkedIn announce their top 25 startups of 2019 - you might recognise some of the names! All this and much more on todays fintech insiders!
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112. Should crypto stay decentralised?
We. Are. Here. Today we bring you: Telegram ramp up their crypto efforts, a $1 billion crypto venture and should crypto stay decentralised?
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112. Decentralised point of trust
We. Are. Here. Today we bring you: Telegram ramp up their crypto efforts, a $1 billion crypto venture and should crypto stay decentralised?
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48. Insurance for the rental market
Sarah Kocianski is joined by Jude Greer, Reposit and Nick Willis, Wrisk to talk about how insurtech is shaking up the rental market and consumer protection when renting their homes.
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354. Interviews: Boe Hartman, CTO Marcus by Goldman Sachs
Sam Maule is in NYC and joined by Boe Hartman CTO and Partner at Marcus by Goldman Sachs to talk about some great topics, including the origin story of Marcus and what's driven its success to date.
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354. Interview: Boe Hartman, CTO Marcus by Goldman Sachs
Sam Maule is in NYC and joined by Boe Hartman CTO and Partner at Marcus by Goldman Sachs to talk about some great topics, including the origin story of Marcus and what's driven its success to date.
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353. News: Fintechs buying fintechs
David Brear and Sarah Kocianski are joined by some great guests to talk about some of the most interesting stories of the last 7 days, including: N26’s US launch, Revolut’s big bank new hires, and: CEO’s sneakers - KSwiss’ new range just for CEOs! All this and much more on today's Fintech Insider.
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352. Insights: The future of cross-border payments
Leda Glyptis and Simon Taylor are joined by some great guests on this insights show, where we take a deeper look at payments, specifically cross-border payments and where the innovation is coming from in this space.
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111. Crypto banks
We. Are. Here. Today we bring you: Carney wants reserve currency, Banking licenses for all AND Who’s making money in crypto? All this and much more on today's Blockchain Insider!
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351. News: Keep calm and carry on investing
David Brear and Will White are joined by some great guests to talk about some of the most interesting stories of the last 7 days, including: Apple Card Launches For Everyone, Global fintech investment falls sharply and NatWest hid a data breach from customers. All this and much more on today's Fintech Insider News.
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110. Crypto doesn't sit still
We. Are. Here. Today we bring you: When Bakkt? September actually, Barclays ends partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and Crypto Exchange Binance Announces New Stablecoin Initiative. All this, and so much more on todays Blockchain Insider.
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47. News: The value chain of insurtech
Nigel Walsh is joined by a host of fantastic guests to talk about the latest and greatest news in the insurtech sphere!
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349. News: Get rich quick!
Simon Taylor and Sarah Kocianski are joined by some great guests to talk about some of the most interesting stories of the last 7 days, including: Remedies Pool C winners are revealed, Goldman Sachs dips into subprime lending with the Apple Card and NatWest trials voice banking with Google Home! All this and so much more on today's Fintech Insider News.
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348. Interviews: Nick Ogden, Founder of ClearBank and WorldPay
David Brear is joined by Nick Ogden, fintech "founding father" and co-founder of Worldpay, to talk about some great topics, including the businesses Nick's founded and run, where he sees fintech in 5 years, what are the most important things he's learnt during his successful career and so much more!
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109. Not crypto, but cryptography
We. Are. Here. Today we bring you: China’s Digital Currency, Mastercard make more blockchain moves, Kakao go Cuckoo for Crypto, and so much more!
Banks are losing the loyalty game | 11:FS Explores
Hey, banks! This might sting a bit. You’re getting loyalty all wrong - and it’s costing you customers. But all is not lost!
3 ways AI is shaking up UX in financial services | 11:FS Explores
The entire world is buzzing about AI, and that ain't changing anytime soon. But as AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives, what impact will it have on financial services and how people interact with them?
Using Jobs to be Done to revolutionise SME Banking | 11:FS Explores
It's not just a buzzword.
What are fintechs? - Decoding: Banks
Ever wanted to know what’s going on behind the scenes every time we make a payment?
How does banking regulation work? - Decoding: Banks
Regulation is essential. It stops banks from going bust or behaving badly.
How has software evolution influenced banking? - Decoding: Banks
The invention of the computer revolutionised banking in the 1950s.
How does lending work? - Decoding: Banks
Lending has been around for thousands of years and is one of the cornerstones of banking.
How can traditional banks win on the banking battlefield? - Decoding: Banks
They're down, but they're not certainly not out.
How do card networks operate? - Decoding: Banks
Mastercard and Visa are the two biggest credit card networks in the world.
How has the banking battlefield evolved? - Decoding: Banks
We kick off our Decoding: Banks series with a look at the banking landscape today and how we got here.
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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
