1036. News: Checkout strikes a chord with Spotify as Nubank, Revolut and Starling set their sights on the US
Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS
Chase launches UK insurance bundle
Joe Colchester explains Chase Protect value proposition and how it increases app stickiness.
About this episode:
Host Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research and Strategy at 11:FS, is joined by some great guests to discuss the biggest stories from the world of financial services over the past week.
Producer's note: Please note that during the Checkout.com and Spotify story, this discussion incorrectly refers to Checkout.com becoming Spotify's single global partner. While Checkout will work with Spotify on a global scale, it is not the only partner working with the company.
This week's guests:
Dave Morris - CEO of FoundryOS
Stephany Kirkpatrick - Founder and CEO of Orum, which joined Stripe in 2025
Chantal Swainston - Founder of The Heard
Plus soundbites from:
Joe Colchester - Head of Product at 11:FS Pulse
Rory O'Neill - CMO at Checkout.com
Timestamps/stories:
Intro - (00:01)
Nubank advances US launch with OCC approval - (03:28)
Checkout.com announces strategic partnership with Spotify (15:19)
London fintech Teya launches in Spain and Italy amid European expansion (26:19)
Robinhood UK rolls out stocks & shares ISA with 2% cash bonus (33:34)
Chase Enters UK Insurance Market With Launch of Insurance Bundle (42:23)
Starling sets sights on US expansion by licensing its banking platform (45:23)
Super Bowl Fintech Quiz (49:08)
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