627. Insights: How payroll data became the holy grail

Our expert host, Simon Taylor, is joined by some great guests to ask: 'How did payroll data become the new gold rush?' Payroll data has become the topic of much hype over the last few years – from projected market values of over $10bn, to being referred to as the ‘holy grail of fintech’. So why are people so excited about something which has been in front of us the whole time? And in the midst of ‘The Great Resignation’, will this gold rush last? This week's guest include: Ahmed Siddiqui, Head of Product, Branch Lindsay Davis, Head of Markets, Atomic Andrew Brown, Founder and CEO, Check This episode is sponsored by Alto IRA Did you know the majority of people are investing in cryptocurrency through a taxable account, when they could be using an IRA and avoiding or deferring the taxes? With an Alto CryptoIRA, you can invest in crypto without tax headaches. Create a free account in minutes. Choose from over 150 coins, and invest with as little as $10. No setup charges and no account fees. To open an Alto CryptoIRA with as little as $10, just go to www.altoira.com/insider This episode is sponsored by TrueLayer Let’s face it, cards were not designed for online. Payments can take days to settle, hurting customer loyalty. While high fraud, clunky checkouts and expensive fees mean millions in missed revenue. At TrueLayer, we’ve made instant payments available for businesses across Europe and the UK. So you can cut costs, fight fraud and get money moving fast. To learn more visit: www.TrueLayer.com/payments Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a podcast dedicated to all things fintech, banking, technology and financial services. It’s hosted by a rotation of 11:FS experts including David M. Brear, Simon Taylor, Jason Bates and Gwera Kiwana, as well as a range of brilliant guests. We cover the latest global news, bring you interviews from industry experts or take a deep dive into subject matters such as APIs, AI or digital banking. 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 podcasts@11fs.com! Special Guests: Ahmed Siddiqui, Andrew Brown, and Lindsay Davis . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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