Fintech Uncut

By Fintech Uncut

Inspired by British TV classics like “Mock the Week”, “Have I Got News For You” and many more, this is NOT your normal video / vlog / podcast format. Each week, the quizmaster will question the contes... more

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The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.

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February 10, 2023 Fintech Uncut EP011 - the quizmaster brings (sings) us news from down under
A singing quizmaster, naked customers, another UK exit on the horizon, silver foxes in the hen house plus more fintech fun and banking banter about the biggest news stories of the week. You can find links to all the articles we discussed in the show notes here:-
https://fintechuncut.com/episode011-the-quizmaster-brings-news-from-down-under/
Find out more about the team, show and concept at
https://fintechuncut.com/
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37min
February 03, 2023 Fintech Uncut EP010 - with full transparency from guest judge Wasim Mushtaq
This week's Guest Judge (and numbers nerd) Wasim Mushtaq , former Transformation Lead, Financial Markets at Standard Chartered Bank, provided full transparency of his bespoke scoring system he applied - find out how our participants fared while they spoke about Amazon, Swift, Stripe, The White Stripes, Monzo, Musk, Karaoke, Iran, Russia, Zopa and lots more between the A-Z of Banking and Fintech news of the week. Links to all topics discussed (even the ones that didn't sound like they were real stories) can be found here:- https://fintechuncut.com/episode010-with-full-transparency/
Find out more about the team, show and concept (and of course BUY THE MERCH) at https://fintechuncut.com/
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48min
January 27, 2023Fintech Uncut EP009 - big news and bigger hair
We welcomed our favourite Goddess (Ghela Boskovich) as guest judge this week and she did NOT disappoint, her deep insights and philosophical views meant that we ran over our scheduled time but we think you'll agree it was worth it!
How would you have done with the questions posed by the quizmaster?
An Apple a day keeps the doctor away… in some cases also investors. What happened?

Commerzbank forgot to eat the required apples for a healthy life a few years back. What happened and how are they planning to get healthy again?

As the investment climate of fintech is cooling down, celebrities found a new way to influence the financial services industry. What is going on?

At the other side of the world, we see a different movement, of reducing the power of influencers. Why did South Africa takes measures against them?

New York has a new tourism trap (attraction): the Bitcoin Bar. What is so special about it?

We heard a lot of magic around ChatGPT lately. Real magic comes from a combination of forces. Tell me why.
Links to all topics discussed (even the ones that didn't sound like they were real stories) can be found here:-
https://fintechuncut.com/episode009-big-news-and-bigger-hair
Find out more about the team, show and concept at https://fintechuncut.com/
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47min
January 20, 2023Fintech Uncut EP008 - do you really want to hurt me?
There was a lot of angst this week due to toxic culture, relationships and losses - sadly just another week in Fintech and Financial Services .......
How would you have done with the questions posed by the Quizmaster?
The word genesis suddenly got a different meaning this week. What happened?

It’s not all doom and gloom in the neobank landscape. What’s the secret sauce for success?

A wise guy once told me: “If it doesn’t make you money, it’s a hobby”. What is Goldman Sach’s biggest hobby?

For this question I will quote someone and I’ll ask you to guess who said it and in which context: “The last few months have provided me with a valuable character study of the industry. Some treated me like an entirely different person overnight, some immediately offered sympathy and support. It will be a difficult experience to forget.”

37%, or 196 member of the new Congress got elected with funding based on loose sand. What happened?

Was it inspired by Culture Club? Fact is that a big FS player created CultureLab to introduce “value based behaviours” to help improve the company’s internal culture. Can you guess which company it is?
Links to all topics discussed (even the ones that didn't sound like they were real stories) can be found here:-
https://fintechuncut.com/episode008-do-you-really-want-to-hurt-me
Find out more about the team, show and concept at https://fintechuncut.com/
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35min
January 13, 2023Fintech Uncut EP007 - back with a bang for 2023
Yes, we're back - we hope you missed us? How would you have done with the questions posed by the Quizmaster?
Anne Boden has a tendency to sail against the current. What did she do this time?

The Chinese authorities are softening their tone towards Fintech, amid efforts to bolster the Chinese economy. Not everyone will enjoy this. What happened?

The ECB released a study on payment attitudes of consumers. What was the striking conclusion to keep in mind for the CBDC think tanks?

As fast as Formula 1 cards can drive to the finish, that fast they can change their minds as well. How can this cryptic message possibly be linked back to fintech and finance?

After being rejected by Formula one, crypto got into another fancy space to get attention, what is it?

JP Morgan Chase recently mistakenly bought itself a Frankenstein. Can you tell us, what they were supposed to buy?
Links to all topics discussed (even the ones that didn't sound like they were real stories) can be found here:-
https://fintechuncut.com/episode007-back-with-a-bang-for-2023/
Find out more about the team, show and concept at https://fintechuncut.com/
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31min
December 09, 2022Fintech Uncut EP 006 - the Christmas Jumper Edition - the Wise Guy almost got banned (again)!
The last show for this year meant we all had to wear Christmas Jumpers of course - some people had to take it to the next level and kept on changing up jumpers ....... can you guess who?
AND ..... WE HAVE MERCH!! Check it out on https://fintechuncut.com/merchandise/
The questions this week were:-
It took Netflix 3,5 years to reach 1 million users, it took Airbnb 2,5 years, Spotify 5 months, but which novelty reached one million users in only 5 days

Central banks cannot go bankrupt. However what made the Belgian Press decide to publish an article asking that question?

Fintech and Payments Geeks like us should all get excited now! What should we all hope for to put on our 2023 Christmas list?

Indonesia’s Central Bank Governor has a plan to make CBDCs in the country a tremendous success. What is it?

In stories on human vs machines, humans always win through smart solutions to fight machines. Realities is not always that heroic. How did humans win the fight again KmsdBot?

Suppose the new book of Michael Lewis on Sam Bankman Fried comes out next year, which measure, that gained much more traction in 2022, allows to save the required funds to buy the book?
How did you do?
Find the links to the articles mentioned in the show listing at https://fintechuncut.com/episode006-the-christmas-jumper-edition
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39min
December 02, 2022Fintech Uncut EP 005 - who is becoming irrelevant? Certainly NOT our guest Judge Lou Smith!
We were excited to see how our first ever guest judge would fare and Lou Smith (Chair of the board of Innovate Finance UK) certainly rose to the challenge this week! How would you have done with the questions posed by the Quizmaster?
The European Commission predicted something/someone to be on the road of irrelevance. Who or what is it?

What is the one ingredient fintech investors finally discovered is an essential piece in the due diligence of a company?

Chase is planning to cut a bit chunk of its business. What is it?

Never waste a good crisis. What should more institutions adopt according to a few opinion makers on forkast.news?

Not only Chase, but also HSBC is planning massive disinvestments. What am I talking about?

To get closer to their young voters, the European Commission set up a new initiative, and massively failed. What did they do?
Watch / listen to the show to see how you would have scored (if you can figure out the scoring system - we certainly can't!!)
Links to all topics discussed (even the ones that didn't sound like they were real stories) can be found here:-
https://fintechuncut.com/episode005-who-is-becoming-irrelevant/
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39min
November 25, 2022 Fintech Uncut EP 004 - should this one have been rated "R"???
Seems there was a LOT of talk about d*cks in the episode this week ......... who was one? Who got one? Who said the screen wasn't big enough for theirs? (Did he REALLY say that???)
It really IS a Fintech show, just not anything like one you've come across before!
With stories about Genesis, FIS, Revolut and of course Elon Musk (come on - PLEASE can someone sponsor us to STOP mentioning Musk in every episode??) and a good many more, you'll have to watch / listen to find out why there was so much d*ck talk this week - apologies in advance to sensitive viewers & listeners :-p
Find out more about the team, show and concept at https://fintechuncut.com/
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31min
November 18, 2022 Fintech Uncut EP 003 - was The Wise Guy really the biggest loser this week?
NOT your normal take on Fintech and Financial Services news of the week - this is a quizshow!
The Wise Guy spent the week in Vegas - did he lose more than a few other well documented losses this week? Who was the biggest loser of them all?
Other topics included :- champagne, Warren Buffet, Prince Harry & Megan Markle, Nubank, Extinction Rebellion, plumbing, Bored Apes and so much more!
Find out more about the team, show and concept at https://fintechuncut.com/
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31min
November 11, 2022 Fintech Uncut EP 002 - does Elon Musk sponsor us?
NOT your normal take on Fintech and Financial Services news of the week - this is a quizshow!
How did Elon Musk end up being a topic for discussion once again in a Fintech show?? People might start thinking he sponsors us or something (spoiler alert - he doesn't, but perhaps YOU could?).
Other topics included :- the crypto meltdown, icy waters of another kind, BNPL, Santander and a surprising celebrity keynote speaker at a blockchain conference ..........
No more spoilers - you'll have to see for yourself.
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28min

FAQs about Fintech Uncut:

How many episodes does Fintech Uncut have?

The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.