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Subscription trends to watch in 2025

The FCA have just published their feedback to the Call For Input (CFI) on open finance. Over 160 organisations responded to the call, the results of which are being watched by financial bodies, regulators and companies the world over.

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Are you selling or partnering with banks?

The fintech ecosystem is currently going through an exciting phase. Startups that were once considered young and immature like Monzo, Revolut, or Airwallex have grown into established financial companies. At the same time, incumbent banks are getting better at engaging and investing in fintech. The two worlds are converging and sparking new opportunities for partnerships.

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Introducing the new Brand Page on 11:FS Pulse

Bonjour! Comment allez-vous? France’s fintech star is rising. With over 1100 of them based in the capital alone, junior minister Cédric O has promised that Paris will eclipse London as the fintech hotspot in Europe in the near-distant future.

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VR & AR: Transforming the Fintech Landscape

Asking the wrong questions will only ever lead to the wrong solutions. That’s why we lean into Jobs to be Done at 11:FS. It’s based on the notion that there’s no use in asking what the customer wants, because they don’t actually know. 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.

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The forever banks - how private banks are still unfazed by disruption

11:FS has come a long way in a short time, and as the company has grown up, so must the branding. It's time to sit down, take stock of how we look and sound and fine-tune our identity.

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5 fintechs to watch in the Middle East

The financial services sector in the Middle East has seen a surge in both innovation and investment in recent years, showing signs that 2024 will be a big year for its fintech scene. But what brands do you need to watch out for?

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The future of AI in finance doesn't look like ChatGPT

We were lucky enough to catch up with Ben Metz, Head of Digital at Jack Henry. Here, he predicts who’ll come out on top in the banking war: the traditional players or the challengers, and what will decide who wins and loses.

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Fintech will unlock the true essence of Islamic finance

Fintech has a big part to play in the fight against climate change and can help solve financial exclusion for millions worldwide. This article is the first in a trilogy on fintech for good. You can find the link to the second at the bottom of this one.

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PSD3 is an innovation red herring

Take a peek behind the scenes of 11:FS Pulse. Keep reading to learn about the process 11:FS designers use to keep the Pulse product relevant, user friendly and ahead of the curve with a run through of the latest application of our design process.

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Your product is only 20% unique (but that’s where you win)

I'm going to start with an unpopular opinion that we proposition design purists like to convince ourselves isn't true: sometimes it's ok to launch a clone.

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It’s time to make year-end reviews more human

Hot on the heels of Revolut’s mega funding round and newly minted unicorn status two weeks ago comes another piece of good news for the European fintech industry — Swedish commerce platform iZettle is set to IPO.

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What does legacy really mean?

One notable group of firms are missing from the initial Libra founding members: banks. So what could Libra mean for them?

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How the financial services sector can win the war for tech talent

So you’re looking to scale agile Agile has become the status quo for most organisations delivering digital services. In recent years, conversation in the enterprise agile community has shifted to scaling agile.

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Your community has to be at the heart of everything you do

I don’t know if I think about the Roman Empire every day, but awards submissions? I can’t seem to escape them.

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Why every business should care about FedNow

The Federal Reserve hasn’t changed its payment system in more than 50 years. And while it’s operated with relative stability for that duration, the needs of businesses and their customers have evolved.

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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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1067. Insights: Can regulation become fintech’s biggest enabler?

Is regulation really the thing slowing innovation down — or is the bigger challenge how firms respond to it?

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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.

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1065: Insights: Is agentic AI the future of investing?

As AI moves from supporting investment decisions to making them, what happens to trust, accountability, and control?

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1064. News: Paymentology raises $175m, Alipay hands shopping to AI, and the FCA probes digital wallets

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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11:FS Explores: Legacy banking systems ft. David M. Brear

David M. Brear, our 11:FS CEO, takes us through legacy technology within banks - but of course, with a really cool Lightboard.

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Minimum Lovable Brand | 11:FS Explores

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Fintech Marketing Podcast Season 2 Preview

Fintech Marketing Podcast Season 2: Coming soon

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Open finance

Fintech Insider Presents: After Dark - Open Finance: fact or fantasy?

After Dark - Open Finance: fact or fantasy?

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What is Open Finance?

Banks are facing a lot of challenges compared to their fintech rivals.

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Decoding: Banking as a Service - Episode 5

Welcome to episode 5 of our new video series, Decoding: Banking as a Service!

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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.

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Decoding: Banking as a Service - Episode 4

Welcome to episode 4 of our new video series, Decoding: Banking as a Service!

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Decoding: Banking as a Service - Episode 3

Welcome to episode 3 of our new video series, Decoding: Banking as a Service!

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Decoding: Banking as a Service - Episode 2

Welcome to episode 2 of our new video series, Decoding: Banking as a Service!

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Decoding: Banking as a Service - Episode 1

Welcome to episode 1 of our new video series, Decoding: Banking as a Service!

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11:FS Spotlight: Nationwide Mission Leaders - Creating the most efficient teams

In this episode of Spotlight on LinkedIn Live, we're speaking to Paul Riseborough and Rachael Sinclair, Mission Leaders from Nationwide, about how they're switching up their business structure to ensure they are aligned to their customers and creating the most effective teams in the industry along the way.

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It's not the technology - Why banking is broken ft. Ewan Silver

When people discuss 'banking being broken', they often refer to the technology itself. However, that isn't necessarily the case.

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Microservices architecture - Asynchronous systems ft. Vaughan Sharman

Minimum Lovable Brand | 11:FS Explores

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How banks make money - UK retail banking ft. Sarah Kocianski

In this video, our Head of Research, Sarah Kocianski, unpacks exactly how banks make money - with the handy edition of a super cool lightboard!

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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

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Insights: The future of Revolut with UKCEO Francesca Carlesi

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