About this episode:

Host Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research & Strategy, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week.

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Stories covered on the podcast:

On this week’s episode, we look at Accion Ventures raising over $60 million to fund fintechs focussed on financial inclusion; Revolut eyeing UAE expansion after securing a licence from the central bank; Pipe partnering with Uber Eats to support small restaurants across the US; digital bank Snappi launching in Greece; Lloyds buying UK wallet fintech Curve; and maybe one of the rudest “and finallys” we’ve ever had.

Timestamps:

Intro - (00:01)

Accion Ventures closes $61.6 million fund to invest in early stage fintech - (04:07:)

Revolut plans UAE debut after securing Central Bank Licence - (17:37)

Uber partners with fintech firm Pipe to offer loans to small businesses - (29:21)

Digital bank Snappi launches in Greece - (45:14)

Lloyds closes in on £120 million takeover of fintech Curve - (51:38)

Tribunal rules it’s ok to call your boss a dickhead - (53:24)

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Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services.

Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space.

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