On this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, host Benjamin Ensor takes us back in the archives to revisit our two part series on 'How to buy a bank'. Mergers and acquisitions in fintech are all over the news at the moment, from Nationwide Building Society being approved for a £2.9bn UK takeover of Virgin Money, to the possible $35bn Capital One Discover merger in the US. So, we'll be taking a deep dive into what really happens when one financial giant swallows another. Why do they do it? And, what technical and organisational shifts need to happen to make it work? This week's guests: David M.Brear, CEO at 11:FS Kate Moody, Customer Strategy Director at 11:FS Polo Rocha, reporter at American Banker Virginia Varela, community bank CEO and former federal regulator Rupy Malizia, Chief Strategic Transformation Officer at HSBC Innovation Banking Mariela Hunter, a Fractional COO Come watch us record Fintech Insider live in London: 11fs.com/afterdark -- 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 podcasts@11fs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices