899. News: JPMorgan poised to take over Apple Card, US Senators push for BaaS crackdown, H1 2024 fintech deals down 50%

Join host David Barton-Grimley, along with some great guests as we discuss the biggest fintech and financial services news this week. Topics covered include: Apple reportedly poised to sign new cards deal with JPMorgan, US Senators urge crackdown on BaaS providers as FDIC tightens rules, fintech investment remains sluggish with H1 funding down nearly 50% year on year, and Monzo is first off the marks to offer monthly Flex payments directly within Apple Pay. This week's guests: Kevin Fox - Chief Revenue Officer at Thredd Sophie Winwood - Operating Partner at Foxe Capital Stories covered on the show: Apple reportedly in talks with JPMorgan to take over its cards business US Senators push for crackdown on Banking-as-a-Service providers H1 fintech funding down by nearly 50% year-on-year Monzo brings monthly payments to Apple Pay purchases Dutch neobank Bunq aims to boost headcount by 70% by the end of the year Pizza Hut to print jobseeker CVs and deliver to employers in New York Fintech Insider presents: After Dark. Join fellow fintech fans for this special 25th edition, with the best community in FS over some drinks and food. 11fs.com/afterdark Join our new 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 -- With Apple recently forced to open their NFC after intense pressure from the European Commission, the wallet wars are set to intensify. And armed with a mobile wallet that kills fees abroad, gives customers cashback, and is pimped out with innovative features like Go Back in Time® and Anti-Embarrassment Mode, Curve believe they’re poised to come out on top. Can David really take on the Goliath of tech? Go to www.curve.com to learn more. -- 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 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