953. News: Tariff turmoil, what might be the fallout for fintech?

For those listening in GCC and Turkey, this episode is sponsored by XM. https://bit.ly/ClaimBonusFintech About this episode: Host Ross Gallagher, Head of Ventures, 11:FS is joined by a fantastic panel of returning 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 show: Tariff turmoil: what might be the impact of the changing international tariffs on fintech and IPOs? Research from HSBC Innovation banking shows early-stage investments dominate UK term sheet Brazil central bank to launch Pix instalment feature in September Toulouse lets commuters pay for travel with crypto This week's guests: Sophie Winwood, Co-Founder & CEO at unlock VC & Operating Partner at Foxe Capital Sarah Kocianski, CEO of Fintech Wales. Alex Johnson, founder of Fintech Takes Plus soundbite from:  Glen Waters, Head of Early Stage Tech and Life Sciences at HSBC Innovation Banking Timestamps/stories : Intro - (00:00) Klarna pauses its IPO amid tariff turmoil - (04:59) Early-stage investments dominate UK term sheets- (29:40) Brazil central bank to launch Pix installment feature in September - (43:57) Singapore start-up Airwallex to seek UK and US banking licences -(57:19) Toulouse lets commuters pay for travel with crypto - (59:05) -- Links to check out: 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 About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices