917. News: 'Black Fraud Day' warning for shoppers and Revolut hits the big 5-0

Join host Benjamin Ensor alongside some very special guests as we look at the biggest financial services and fintech stories of the past week. Topics covered include: Revolut hitting 50 million users as they gain a new stock trading license; online shoppers being warned to be extra vigilant this ‘Black Fraud Day’; South African fintech Mama Money Financial Services launching a new bank card that allows cardholders to manage their accounts and money through WhatsApp; UBS seeking approval to operate as a national bank in the U.S.; and the launch of the Chase UK credit card! This week's guests: Veronica Glab, Fractional fintech consultant and ex Innovate Finance Matt Ford - CEO and Co-founder of Sidekick  Dave Excell - Founder of Featurespace With soundclip from: Kuba Fast - CEO of Chase UK Stories covered on the show: Revolut to launch UK, EU stock trading with new licence as they hit 50m global customers Black Friday turning into ‘Black Fraud Day’, says UK Cybersecurity Chief Mama Money launches WhatsApp bank card UBS applies for National Bank Licence in the U.S. JPMorgan’s Chase UK bank launches first credit card Atom Bank buys acres of new woodland in Northumberland to account for all its operational emissions since founding _ _ This episode is sponsored by Finimize for Business, click here to find out more _ _ Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf 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 Thursday 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 Got a question for us? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices