Our expert host, Benjamin Ensor, is joined by some great guests to ask the question: 'should everyone get paid when they need it?'

Earned wage access has become one of the hottest products in financial services.

While in the past, employees have got caught out by unexpected bills before their monthly pay packet, these services are looking to bridge the gap and unlock vital funds from their next paycheque.

But as with any hot property in fintech, it has attracted scrutiny from everyone, including consumer groups and regulators.

This week's guests include:

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Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a podcast dedicated to all things fintech, banking, technology and financial services. It’s hosted by a rotation of 11:FS experts including David M. Brear, Ross Gallagher, Benjamin Ensor, and Kate Moody - as well as a range of brilliant guests. We cover the latest global news, bring you interviews from industry experts or take a deep dive into subject matters such as APIs, AI or digital banking.

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