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Cracking the US Banking Market with Varo Money

Cracking the US Banking Market with Varo Money

The US could be one of the most lucrative markets for digital banks, but few new entrants have launched there. Why? How ripe is the opportunity, really? Monzo, N26 and Revolut have all stated intentions to launch in the US, though none have yet navigated the regulatory requirements. Colin Walsh

Are Retail Investment Offerings Fit for Purpose?

Are Retail Investment Offerings Fit for Purpose?

Historically characterized by high fees and questionable objectivity, retail investments are going through a transformation as the likes of Robinhood, Betterment, Scalable Capital and others bring compelling digital offerings to market. Richard Theo is the co-founder and CEO of Wealthify, one of the UK's leading roboadvisors. With a

Should People Outside Fintech Care about Fintech?

Should People Outside Fintech Care about Fintech?

We discussed this question with Brad Goodall, Founder of Banked. Listen to the audio version of this conversation here: https://apple.co/2LXVOyp Open Banking was hands down one of the most relevant fintech themes in 2018, with legislation taking effect in Europe and the UK and being replicated and

Do People Outside Fintech Care About Fintech?

Do People Outside Fintech Care About Fintech?

Should people outside fintech care about fintech? Today, we're joined by Brad Goodall, serial entrepreneur and founder of Banked, to discuss. Open Banking is hands down one of the most relevant themes in 2018, with legislation taking effect in Europe and the UK and being replicated and expanded

Should We Look to Governments, Philanthropists or Entrepreneurs to Solve Our Problems?

Should We Look to Governments, Philanthropists or Entrepreneurs to Solve Our Problems?

We discussed this question with Sean Park, Founder of Anthemis. Listen to the audio version of this conversation here: https://apple.co/2UTzGsT There's a strong school of thought in the West that the private sector and market dynamics are sufficient to optimize economic, political and social outcomes.

Is There a Role for Humans in Finance?

Is There a Role for Humans in Finance?

We discussed this question with Leslie Campisi of Anthemis. Listen to the audio version of this discussion here: https://apple.co/2RD3GYf We've spent ten years since the 2008 financial crisis improving finance with technology, in ways that automate away tasks previously done by humans. Is there a

Should Governments, Entrepreneurs or Philanthropists Solve Our Biggest Problems?

Should Governments, Entrepreneurs or Philanthropists Solve Our Biggest Problems?

Should we look to governments, philanthropists or entrepreneurs to solve our problems? We're joined by Sean Park, Founder of Anthemis, a fintech-focused venture capital firm, to discuss. There's a strong school of thought in the West that the private sector and market dynamics are sufficient to