971. News: FCA and NVIDIA team up for AI sandbox, Starling unveils a smarter way to talk to your bank - and why is Revolut launching ATMs?

About this episode: Join Ross Gallagher, Head of Consulting at 11:FS, as he's joined by great guests to dive into the biggest announcements and stories from the conference. Stories covered on the podcast: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has partnered with Nvidia to launch a ‘Supercharged Sandbox’, enabling firms to safely experiment with AI. Starling Bank has introduced an AI-powered chatbot - marking a first in UK banking. Meanwhile, Enfuce has teamed up with Octopus Energy’s Electroverse, Europe’s largest EV charging network. Revolut is partnering with Euro 6000 to give users access to cash withdrawal services across Spain. And finally, the Irish fintech sector continues to show strong growth. This week's guests: Monika Liikamaa - Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Enfuce Elliott Locke - Co-Founder and CEO of abroaden Dimitri Masin - CEO at Gradient Labs Also featuring a voice note from: Colin Payne - Head of Innovation at the FCA Timestamps/stories: Intro - (00:00) UK FCA deploys new sandbox for AI playtime - (07:10) Starling launches AI chatbot Spending Intelligence in UK first - (22:06) Octopus energy and Enfuce launch smart EV fleet card - (36:49) Revolut launches ATM’s in Spain - (48:14) Irish Fintech sector defies global headwinds - (1:01:06) Thousands of bees removed from postbox in Great Plumstead by 11:FS’ own David M. Brear - (1:02:22) -- Support our sponsors: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.48% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, get the best rates for free for 12 months at tide.co/insider. -- 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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[e-mail]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices