753. News: Banks are in an AI talent war and Revolut launches the 'Ultra' account

Our expert hosts, Benjamin Ensor and Ross Gallagher, are joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week. We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space: European banks are putting "AI" in 30% of their job ads - 6:10 Majority, a digital bank for US migrants, grabs $9.75M amid expansion in Texas - 18:40 Revolut to launch Ultra, a new subscription plan - 32:05 UK Mortgage rates: Average two-year fix now above 6% - 41:20 Starling Bank renews sponsorship of Southampton FC women's football team - 49:10 Gen-Z is taking courses on how to send an email and what to wear in the office - 50:30 This week's guests include: Jonas Lornell, Commercial Director, Majority Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Chief Customer Officer, Harrington Starr 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, Ross Gallagher, Benjamin Ensor, and Kate Moody - 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 Send us your questions for the Fintech Insider Mailbag here Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email podcasts@11fs.com! Special Guests: Jonas Lornell and Nadia Edwards-Dashti. Links: European banks are putting "AI" in 30% of their job ads Majority, a digital bank for US migrants, grabs $9.75M amid expansion in Texas Revolut launches Ultra platinum membership plan UK Mortgage rates: Average two-year fix now above 6% Starling Bank renews sponsorship of Southampton FC women's football team Gen-Z is taking courses on how to send an email and what to wear in the office Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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