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11:FS Pulse Report

Which brands are setting trends in banking transformation and product experiences. What innovations can we expect in 2025?

In the fourth annual 11:FS Pulse report, we recognise the best digital banking experiences, highlight key financial services industry trends, and share expert insights on the latest fintech innovations shaping 2025.

What's inside the report?

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The best customer experiences of 2024

We award our Pulse Stars - the gold standard of user journeys from last year in financial services.

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Feature benchmarking and 5 takeaways

11:FS Pulse's newest benchmarking tool unpacks the future of banking app design.

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2025 predictions and brands to watch

Our experts to share their takes on the financial services trends that will shape the year ahead.

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"We’re thrilled to introduce a brand new section to this year’s report, using our industry-leading Feature Benchmarking Tool to compare UK banks and challengers, revealing who’s leading the way in mobile banking."

Joe Colchester

Report author and Head of Product, 11:FS Pulse

The experts behind the report

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Joe Colchester

Head of Product, 11:FS Pulse
Joe is Head of Product for 11:FS Pulse. He has a passion for fintech, UX and product. He oversees the 11:FS Product Roadmap and has 5+ years working within the fintech industry.
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Oliwia Wasik

UX Research Analyst, 11:FS Pulse
Oliwia specializes in UX research and fintech strategy, with experience spanning academia and industry. She leads benchmarking insights and content strategy, focusing on innovation in financial services.
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David M. Brear

Co-Founder & CEO, 11:FS
David is CEO and Co-Founder of 11:FS. Regularly named amongst the Top 100 Most Influential FinTech Leaders, he’s one of the most recognized and influential people in financial services.
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Kate Moody

Global Strategy Director, 11:FS
When she's not hosting our Fintech Insider podcast, Kate is applying Jobs To Be Done theory through mixed methodology research to define, build and launch the next generation of truly digital services.
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David Barton-Grimley

Global Strategy Director, 11:FS
David is our Global Strategy Director, Embedded Financial Services. He's an expert at bringing new products and platforms to market and strategically designing services in complex ecosystems and institutions.
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Benjamin Ensor

Director of Research & Strategy, 11:FS
A Fintech Insider regular, Benjamin has more than 20 years' experience advising global FS firms about customer behaviour, market dynamics, and the impact of digital technology.

More fintech insights & banking trends

More fintech insights & banking trends