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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.

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Banking

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?

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Culture

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.

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Banking

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.

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Banking

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...

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Culture

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.

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Culture

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.

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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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Culture

Leda Writes for Fintech Futures: work life imbalance

Every Thursday, Leda Glyptis, 11:FS Chief of Staff creates #LedaWrites. This week she turns her attention to digital misconceptions and alpacas.

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11:FS

11:FS wins two consulting awards

11:FS has received two awards for our Consulting business, recognising the hard work we’ve been putting in over the last twelve months (and more) in helping financial services become truly digital.

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Culture

11:FS value three - Attitude: we embrace our weird

Last week as part of the 11:FS values launch, I shared a little about how we communicate at 11:FS – we always own our narrative, no matter what. If you missed it, take a look at it here. This week, I’ll discuss the importance of bringing our whole selves to everything we do. Value number three - Attitude: we embrace our weird.

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Culture

11:FS value two – Communication: we all own our narrative

Last week as part of the 11:FS values launch, I delved deeper into what it means to us to be a team, and why success is a team sport at 11:FS… and no, it isn’t about being the biggest or the fastest on the court. If you missed it check it out here. This week, I’m going to discuss how we tell the outside world what we’re all about. Value number two - Communication: we all own our narrative.

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cybersecurity

How are banks dealing with a rise in cyber attacks?

11:FS' Amy Gavin reviews how institutions across the world are responding to the crisis so far.

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Culture

Leda Writes for Fintech Futures: living in the not knowing

Each week, Leda Glyptis, CEO of 11:FS Foundry creates #LedaWrites. This week her attention turns to her team as it found new ways to collaborate while fully remote.

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Blockchain Insider

46. A General Consensus

Sarah sits down with with Oscar Williams-Grut to discuss the latest in blockchain news. Meanwhile, Simon gets interviewed for a change by Pete Rizzo at Consensus.

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Fintech Insider

216. Interview: Alison Rose, CEO, Commercial and Private Banking RBS

In this episode, David M. Brear speaks to Alison Rose, CEO, Commercial and Private Banking at RBS.

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Insurtech Insider

Insurtech Insider Episode 15: Deep Tech and Data Models

On the latest episode of Insurtech Insider, Sarah meets with insurtech experts to give you the very latest in insurance technology. Our guests joining Sarah are Ruth Foxe-Blader, Venture Capital Investor at Anthemis Group and Chris Sandilands, Partner at Oxbow Partners.We also bring you a great interview with Jason Futers, CEO of Insurdata

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Fintech Insider

215. News: Insta-Pay

In this week's news episode, Sarah Kocianski and Ross Gallagher are joined by guests, Daniel Hegarty from Habito and Nina Mohanty from Bud.

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Fintech Insider

214. Interviews: Andy Maguire, Group COO, HSBC

David sits down with Andy Maguire to talk about what the future of digital banking means for HSBC.

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Blockchain Insider

45. Taylor-Copeland Lawsuits Send Ripples Through XRP’s Security Status

Sarah and Sara sit down to discuss the latest in blockchain news.

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Fintech Insider

213. Interviews: Jeff Nicholson & Patrick Givens, VaynerMedia

David and Simon sat down with Jeff Nicholson and Patrick Givens to talk about the uniqueness of VaynerMedia.

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Fintech Insider

212. News: Debutantes and Diversity

In this week's news episode, Ross Gallagher and Sarah Kocianski are joined by guests, Sameer Gulati from Innovate Finance, Kathryn Harris from Lloyds, and James Hurley from The Times.

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Insurtech Insider

Insurtech Insider Episode 14. Travel Insurance: Meaningful Disruption

On the latest episode of Insurtech Insider, Sarah and Nigel are joined by insurtech experts to give you the very latest in travel insurance. Joining our hosts are James Gibson from Revolut, and Oke Elazu, COO at Bought by Many. Sarah also has an insightful interview with Parul Green from Axa

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Fintech Insider

210. News: Underserved and Overcharged

In this week's news episode, Simon Taylor and Ross Gallagher are joined by guests Carrie Osman from Cruxy, Ali Paterson from Fintech Finance, Amelie Arras from Adastra Marketing, and Veronique Constans from 11:FS.

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Blockchain Insider

43. Sexism in Crypto, Pornhub takes Verge, and Binance Denies the Dollar

Sara and Sarah sit down with Olivia Vinden, Director at Alpha FMC, Jo Lang, Offering Leader at IBM Blockchain Financial Solutions and Noelle Acheson, Editorial Producer and CFA at CoinDesk to talk about the latest in blockchain news.

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Fintech Insider

207. News: Instant Gratification

In this week’s news episode David M. Brear and Sarah Kocianski are joined by guests Lucy Woolfenden from Yolt and Pol Navarro from TSB. We also have a great interview with Alex Park from Metro Bank.

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Blockchain Insider

42. Santander Makes Ripples and Charles Hoskinson Shares His Vision of Cardano

Sarah, Sara, and Colin discuss the latest in blockchain news and there's an interview with Charles Hoskinson, CEO of Input Output, on the future of Cardano.

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Insurtech Insider

Insurtech Insider Episode 13: Vehicle Insurance Model Disruption

On the latest episode of Insurtech Insider, Sarah and Nigel are joined by insurtech insiders to give you the very latest in insurtech. Joining our hosts are Freddy Macnamara, CEO of Cuvva, Tobi Taupitz, CEO and Founder of Laka, and David Williams, Technical Director at AXA.

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Fintech Insider

205. Fintech in a Flat 3: Bit Conneeeect!!

Sam Maule and Ollie Judge, sit down for dinner with Sheel Mohnot, Partner at 500 Startups, Betsy McCormick from Nova Credit, Michael Casey from the Blockchain and Jason Zaler from Ping An.

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11:FS Pulse

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!

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11:FS Pulse

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?

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Decoding

What are fintechs? - Decoding: Banks

Ever wanted to know what’s going on behind the scenes every time we make a payment?

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Decoding

How does banking regulation work? - Decoding: Banks

Regulation is essential. It stops banks from going bust or behaving badly.

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Decoding

How has software evolution influenced banking? - Decoding: Banks

The invention of the computer revolutionised banking in the 1950s.

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Lending

How does lending work? - Decoding: Banks

Lending has been around for thousands of years and is one of the cornerstones of banking.

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Decoding

How can traditional banks win on the banking battlefield? - Decoding: Banks

They're down, but they're not certainly not out.

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Decoding

How do card networks operate? - Decoding: Banks

Mastercard and Visa are the two biggest credit card networks in the world.

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Decoding

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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fintech Insider

Insights: The future of Revolut with UKCEO Francesca Carlesi

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fintech Insider

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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fintech Insider

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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