827. News: Revolut launch eSims and the EU's need for speed-y payments

Our expert host Benjamin Ensor is joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week. Stories include Revolut's launch of eSims to combat expensive data roaming charges, new research from Lightyear which shows over £1 trillion of Uk deposits are being stashed in low-interest accounts, and would you date someone based on their credit score? Well you're in luck, because Score is a brand new dating app exclusively for singletons with good credit. This week's guests include: Nadine Timmer-Bodenstein, Ventures Product Lead at 11:FS Martin Sokk, CEO & Co-Founder at Lightyear Fliss Berridge, Director & Co-Founder at Ordo We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space: The European Parliament authorises new regulations for new 'ten second transfers' (06:36) More than £1 trillion of UK deposits are in low-interest savings account, according to new research (20:16) Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) Expands into North Africa (34:40) Revolut tackle data roaming charges with their new eSim (43:47) Australia's Craggle releases an AI tool for refinancing home loans (56:43) Neon Money Hub launch Score, a new dating app for people with good credit (58:42) --------------------------------------- Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services.  Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry. Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Friday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL. Whether you’re already immersed in the world of financial services, or just keen to learn more, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices