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Leda Writes for Fintech Futures: Life in the time of COVID-19: learning to share
Each week, Leda Glyptis, CEO of 11:FS Foundry, creates #LedaWrites. This week, as the world continues to change, she discusses how to overcome defaulting to the comfortable way of doing things just because that's how they've always been done.
COVID-19: what the insurance industry needs to do now
In part one of this series I pointed out that things look very, very bad for the insurance industry right now. In this blog post I will explore what might happen next.
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.
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1082. News: Stripe bids for PayPal, BNPL regulation kicks in, and Nubank secures a Mexican banking licence
Host Benjamin Ensor - Director of Research and Strategy at 11:FS - is joined by some great guests to discuss the biggest stories from the world of financial services over the past week.
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1081. Insights: The future of Robinhood. A conversation with UK President Jordan Sinclair
Robinhood has just unveiled one of the biggest product launches in its history, centred around a bold vision for Borderless Markets. From tokenised stocks and ETFs to Robinhood Chain and AI-powered investing, the company is betting that the future of finance will be tokenised, intelligent and increasingly autonomous.
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1080. News: Klarna applies for a US banking licence, LemFi buys Wealth8, and Santander open-sources AI
Host Ross Gallagher - Head of Consulting at 11:FS - is joined by some great guests to discuss the biggest stories from the world of financial services over the past week.
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1078. News: FCA unveils crypto rules, Airwallex hits $11bn valuation, and Jet Bank launches Albania's first digital bank
Host Benjamin Ensor - Director of Research and Strategy at 11:FS - is joined by some great guests to discuss the biggest stories from the world of financial services over the past week.
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1077. Insights: What does it take to build the bank of the future? With Engine by Starling
In this episode, we're exploring what it takes to build modern banking technology from the ground up. Host Ross Gallagher - Head of Consulting at 11:FS - joined by Sam Everington, CEO of Engine by Starling, and Jody Bhagat, President of North America at Engine by Starling.
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1076. News: US and UK push stablecoins, Flutterwave lands $3.2bn, and Green-Got makes Crowdcube history
Host Kate Moody - Customer Strategy Director at 11:FS - is joined by some great guests to discuss the biggest stories from the world of financial services over the past week.
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1075. Insights: What are the new rules of fintech marketing?
In this episode, we're diving into one of the biggest challenges facing fintech growth right now: standing out. From brand building and customer acquisition to AI-powered marketing and community-led growth, we unpack how fintechs are finding, engaging and retaining customers in an increasingly crowded market. Laura Watkins - Director of Media and Marketing at 11:FS joined by marketing experts of the sector. In this episode, we're diving into one of the biggest challenges facing fintech growth right now: standing out. From brand building and customer acquisition to AI-powered marketing and community-led growth, we unpack
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1074. News: Nuvei splashes the cash on Payoneer, Current raises $80M to improve Americans' financial health
Host Ross Gallagher - Head of Consulting at 11:FS - is joined by some great guests to discuss the biggest stories from the world of financial services over the past week.
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1073. Insights: From stablecoins to AI agents - how Stripe is changing the internet economy
In this special episode of Fintech Insider Insights, recorded live at Stripe Tour London, we're joined by two Stripe leaders to explore how the internet economy is evolving - and the infrastructure powering its next chapter.
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1072. News: All about partnerships: Barclays x CommonAI, Monzo x Fair4All Finance, Stripe x Lloyds
Host Laura Watkins - Director of Media and Marketing at 11:FS - is joined by some great guests to discuss the biggest stories from the world of financial services over the past week.
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1071. Insights: Fintech's coming home - The growing relationship between fintech and football
What do Arsenal, Manchester United, Nottingham Forest and the Home Nations football teams have in common? They're all partnering with fintech brands.
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1070. News: Enfuce report calls for more payment choice, Acquired backs UKPI, and TransferMate embraces stablecoins - Live from Money20/20 Europe
Host Ross Gallagher - Head of Ventures at 11:FS- is joined by some great guests to discuss the biggest stories from the world of financial services over the past week.
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1069. Insights: Can stablecoins escape the fintech bubble? - Live from Money 20/20 Europe
Are stablecoins actually breaking into the mainstream financial system - or are they still largely trapped inside the fintech bubble?
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1068. News: Monzo drops millions on growth, Mastercard and QNB expand into Syria, and Legacy rethinks charitable giving
Host Benjamin Ensor - Director of Research and Strategy at 11:FS - is joined by some great guests to discuss the biggest stories from the world of financial services over the past week.
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1066. News: OpenAI enters finance, Revolut pushes into wealth, and Primer raises $100m
Host Kate Moody - Customer Strategy Director at 11:FS - is joined by some great guests to discuss the biggest stories from the world of financial services over the past week.
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
