Fintech Insider By 11:fs

About this episode: Host  Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research & Strategy 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. Stories covered on the podcast: Revolut, Europe’s largest digital bank, has announced plans to invest over €1 billion in France over the next three years, including establishing new headquarters in Paris and securing a French banking licence. Meanwhile, UK regulators are cracking down on the ‘wild west’ of Buy Now, Pay Later schemes with tougher regulations—raising questions about the impact on major players like Klarna. We also speak with JPMorgan Chase about the launch of their FintechForward Programme and the importance of supporting underserved founders and SMEs. Global fintech Airwallex has raised $300 million in a Series F funding round, bringing its total valuation to US$6.2 billion. In India, Paytm, the country’s largest digital payments platform, has intro