Join hosts Laura Watkins and Benjamin Ensor alongside some great guests as we look at the biggest financial services and fintech stories of the past week. Topics covered include: Donald Trump is returning to the White House—what does that mean for our industry? Affirm’s entry into the UK market, Barclays' completed takeover of Tesco Bank, Mexican fintech Klar's plans for an IPO in 2026, and NatWest and Mastercard teaming up to launch a virtual card solution for businesses. This week's guests: Mariela Hunter- A fractional COO Jason Mikula - Founder of Fintech Business Weekly With soundclip from: Johanna Waara, Senior Vice President, Commercial Solutions, Europe at Mastercard Stories covered on the show: What does a Donald Trump election victory mean for fintech? BNPL giant Affirm lands in the UK Barclays completes £600m Tesco Bank takeover Mexican banking fintech Klar aims for 2026 IPO Natwest and Mastercard launch mobile virtual card solution for businesses Tehanu completes world’s first ‘interspecies money’ transfer 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