11:FS

About this episode: Stablecoins Yep, we’re talking about those again - but this time, the story’s changed. The market has jumped to $270B, transaction volumes are rivalling SWIFT, and - finally - stablecoins are making real money. In this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, in partnership with Fireblocks, David Barton-Grimley is joined by an expert panel to get practical on how to actually operationalise stablecoin payments: from architecture and compliance to KPIs and common pitfalls.

About this episode: Host Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research and 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. Stories covered on the podcast this week include: This week: SWIFT joins forces with global banks in a major blockchain overhaul - we break down what it means. The UK mandates digital ID checks for the right to work, but what’s the impact on fintech innovation?

About this episode: In this episode, in partnership with Enfuce, host Benjamin Ensor dives into the real state of banking transformation in today’s digital-first world. It’s no longer just legacy banks versus neobanks; it’s about who can truly meet rising customer expectations, master regulatory complexity, and scale quickly without breaking what already works. Are the big banks finally pulling ahead, or are nimble neobanks still leading the charge?

About this episode: Host Kate Moody, Fintech Strategy Director at 11:FS, 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.

About this episode: In this episode of Fintech Insider Insights by 11:FS, recorded in partnership with AdalFi and live at the very first Money20/20 Middle East in Saudi Arabia, host David Barton-Grimley explores a critical and fast-evolving frontier in financial services: the future of underwriting. As SMEs sit at the intersection of consumers and banks, the lines between who serves whom—and how—are blurring. It is no longer enough to rely on static risk models.

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.

About this episode: Money is moving faster than ever - across borders, between people, even between machines. Real-time payments and account-to-account (A2A) technology are quietly transforming the payments landscape, challenging legacy systems and reshaping how we move money. In the UK, change is on the horizon as the government sets out plans to modernise payment infrastructure. But can the system keep up?

8th September 2025 • 1h19 listen About this episode: Host Laura Watkins, Director of Media and Marketing 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.

About this episode: We’re all looking for the perfect partner- whether in life or business. And in today’s fast-moving fintech world, the right partnership can make or break your product. In 2025, digital innovation is reshaping how companies collaborate. According to Deloitte, over 70% of fintech product launches now involve a strategic partner and cross-company collaboration has doubled in just three years. Partnerships aren’t optional anymore, they’re essential.

3rd September 2025 • 5min read How do we stay ahead of fraud and financial crime without compromising the speed, ease, and trust that make instant payments so compelling? The explosive growth of real-time payments (also known as instant payments) is creating exciting new opportunities for millions of individuals and businesses – including fintechs - and presents significant opportunities for economic growth, as well as boosting financial inclusion.