1052.News: AI agents are trading, Monzo is retreating, and Wise is coming for the banks

1052.News: AI agents are trading, Monzo is retreating, and Wise is coming for the banks

April 6, 2026 · 1h 11m · Episode 1052

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The episode discusses recent developments in fintech, including AI trading agents, Monzo's US retreat, and Wise's new current account offering.

About this episode: Host Ross Gallagher - Head of Consulting at 11:FS - is joined by some great guests to discuss the biggest stories from the world of financial services over the past week. This week's guests: Jannick Malling - Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Public Fliss Berridge - Director of Blue Strawberry Thinking Dave Morris - CEO of FoundryOS Stories/timestamps: Intro - (00:01) Investors on Public can now build AI Agents to automate their portfolio - (03:39) Monzo closes US business - (22:13) Wise launches UK current account - (34:38) Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers - (46:42) GIFT City launches women in fintech accelerator to boost startups - (59:23) Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash - (01:00) Support our sponsors: Find out more about Formance at Formance.com Links to check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠After Dark tickets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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…

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