In this episode Brett King catches up with Ali Paterson, Editor-in-Chief, FF News about … fintech and banking!

Having been part of the architecture, or rather furniture, of the industry for many years, these two leaders, writers and influencers look at fintech — through rearview mirrors and what’s on the road ahead — in a lighthearted discussion from respective vantage points. There are standout moments (does anyone remember the literal payments race?), personalities, culture, and some favorite stories

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In this episode of Fintech Insider: Ross Gallagher and Kate Moody, are joined by Douglas Mackenzie, Chief Content Officer at FF News, to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week.

This episode’s guests include:

• Tom Renwick, Head of Business Lending, Atom Bank
• Douglas Mackenzie, Chief Content Officer, Fintech Finance

With soundclips from:

• Gerard Grech, CEO, Tech Nation
• Gabby MacSweeney, Head of Communications & Public Policy, Codat

We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space:

• Tech Nation shutting down as UK government controversially pulls key funding – 4:25
• Oaknorth and Atom Bank call on Grant Shapps to boost lending to small businesses – 16:50
• Stripe tells employees it will decide on an IPO within the next year – 31:25
• Republicans vow to probe US banks and asset managers’ ‘ESG agenda’ in Congress – 41:10
• Monzo revenues surge more than twofold, putting it on track for 2023 profitability – 52:00
• Ashley’s Frasers Group set to roll out buy-now pay-later product – 53:50
• Michigan boy, 6, spends $1k on Grubhub: ‘Doorbell just kept ringing, cars kept coming’ – 55:10

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From potential disruptive technologies to opportunities in embedded finance. Ali reveals the trends that he believes will impact the finance industry in the coming year and offers insights into the evolving role of banks and financial institutions in the digital age.

Tune in to find out the latest trends and how they may impact your financial strategies in 2023 and beyond.”

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Benjamin Ensor and Ross Gallagher, are joined by Douglas Mackenzie, Chief Content Officer at FF News to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week.

This week’s guests include:

• Francesca Carlesi, Co-founder and CEO, Molo Finance
• Douglas Mackenzie, Chief Content Officer, Fintech Finance

With soundclips from:

• David Barton-Grimley, Embedded Financial Services, 11:FS
• Remco Janssen, Founder, Silicon Canals
• Richard Davies, CEO, Allica Bank

We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space:

• UK mortgage lenders halt some deals after pound falls 4:03
• JPMorgan strengthens dining push with new DoorDash credit card 19:45
• ‘It’s baffling’: Startups slam Barclays’ contract win from Tech Nation 29:12
• Dutch payments giant Mollie expands into lending with Mollie Capital launch 39:56
• NatWest’s male bankers to get a year off for fatherhood 49:53
• Klarna to make second round of job cuts 51:18
• Allica Bank breaks into profitability 52:33
• Fintech Insider mailbag 54:35

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Our expert hosts, Kate Moody and Amy Gavin, are joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week.

This week’s guests include:

• Sarah Kocianski, Independent Fintech Strategy Consultant
• Douglas Mackenzie, Chief Content Officer, Fintech Finance

With soundclips from:

• Katie Llanos-Small, CEO, Iupana

We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space:

• Starling pulls Irish bank application as international focus shifts – 3:25
• Stori becomes Mexico’s latest fintech unicorn following massive funding round – 14:35
• Brothers launch DIY investment platform for ESG investors – 27:40
• Several fintechs post growing revenues despite global downturn – 38:20
• Instagram’s new payments feature lets users buy products via DMs – 48:55
• Half a trillion dollars wiped from fintechs – 50:12
• Christie’s is getting into venture capital with a new fund for tech startups making financial tools for the art market – 52:00
• A pop-up ice cream truck is selling ‘Eat the Rich’ popsicles shaped like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg – 53:40

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Our expert hosts, Ross Gallagher and Gwera Kiwana, are joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week. This week’s guests include:

• Eric Johansson, Tech Editor, Verdict
• Douglas Mackenzie, Chief Content Officer, Fintech Finance
• Gustavo Brigatto, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Startups

With soundclips from:

• • Hasan Luongo, VP of Global Marketing, Chipper Cash
  • Oli Cook, CEO & Co-Founder, Ekko

We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space:

• Brazil’s Nubank targets over $50 billion valuation in U.S. IPO – 6:30
• Chipper Cash gets $2B valuation with $150M extension round led by FTX (sound clip from Hasan Luongo, VP of Global Marketing, Chipper Cash) – 18:30
• Eco-conscious debit card Ekko launches on first day of COP26 (sound clip from Oli Cook, CEO & Co-Founder, Ekko) – 32:23
• Klarna sets collision course with Amazon in reported $1bn Pricerunner deal – 45:05
• ING to wind down Payvision – 54:14
• New UK fintech Cleva launches money management platform for carers – 56:00
• Greenlight Creates a Platform for the 45% Of Parents Who Are Not Confident Investing – 57:28
• Quentin Tarantino to offer seven uncut scenes from ‘Pulp Fiction’ as NFTs – 58:38

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Get your popcorn ready and join Ali Paterson, alongside Hannah Duncan, Eleanor Demuth (Curve), and Ron Delnevo (SONECT) for an update about the current fintech revolution.

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In the debate, we have two teams and the consist of these masterminds:

Team Love:

• Simon Taylor, 11:FS Head of Ventures
• Ali Paterson, Editor in Chief at Fintech Finance

Team hate

• David Brear, 11:FS Group CEO
• Sharon Kimathi, Editor at Fintech Futures

Moderator

• Gemma Godfrey, Non executive Director and Serial Fintech Entrepeneur.

We are also given some industry expertise by Alex Marsh, Country Lead at Klarna UK & Justin Basini, CEO and Co-Founder of ClearScore!

The teams debate the following topics:

• What counts as debt?
• Marketing
• The Battle of the Checkout

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