The rise of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets to prominence has been nothing short of meteoric. This is hardly surprising, considering the general ascent of technology over the years, and a growing mistrust of centralised, state-influenced currencies and banks that many consumers and traders have developed since the 2009 financial crash.
13.07.2022
The Fintech Power 50, a list of the 40 most innovative companies and 10 visionary personalities shaping the financial services industry, has been revealed for 2022. The exclusive annual program acts as a hub for driving change and creativity in the financial services industry, helping the sector innovate and grow.
12.07.2022
Back in 2017, the future of the fintech sector and its potential felt truly limitless. Bold claims were bandied about including the theory that the movement would soon supersede the traditional banking sector in terms of popularity. Nowadays, things don’t look as cut and dry. Personally, I’m still a supporter of the fintech sector and feel that there is still vast potential for it to create real change for businesses and consumers, but I’ll also admit that a lot of those early proclamations have now been shown to be quite wide of the mark.
06.07.2022
The digital age is rapidly transforming the financial services (FS) industry. As access to technology has become ubiquitous over the years, the likes of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services and open banking platforms have entered the market, creating an urgent need for both legacy institutions and fintech firms to innovate to remain competitive. With so many options on the market, modern consumers expect a best-in-class banking experience.
05.07.2022
Did you know just 1.1% of funding went to women-led businesses in 2021? There is a huge financial knowledge gap between men versus women and non-binary people. We spoke to Margot De Broglie, cofounder at Your Juno, who has created a platform to address exactly that.
04.07.2022
In the last few years, there has been a massive increase in the number of FinTech startups and online banking businesses. The COVID-19 pandemic poured fuel on an already burning fire, accelerating this trend and making traditional financial institutions feel the pressure. This is largely due to the advancements in technology that have made it easier for FinTech businesses to function.
25.06.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Alistair Cotton, CEO and founder of Integrated Finance, about helping fintechs scale by connecting together the different layers and providers across the unbundled banking stack.
16.06.2022
The fintech landscape is booming, with investments coming in from all corners. To get ahead of the competition, it will be crucial for fintech companies to truly understand their major audiences such as the new-age generation.
06.06.2022
Debt is not inherently bad, but it should come with a warning. The rise of the ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ movement as a means to afford everyday spending has evolved the world of credit – and while competition is good for customers, it weighs even more of the financial system towards credit.
30.05.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Saket Kumar, cofounder and CEO at Vitt, about helping founders access cash, the benefits of being a VC in a former life, and changing the company's name.
26.05.2022
The practice of split or deferred payment, known as Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), is becoming increasingly popular among consumers in the UK and worldwide. But not without its risks. To prevent excessive debt, which is the main danger of BNPL, methods exist. This is the case with credit scoring, a tool making it possible to measure the risk posed by the loan applicant. We take a closer look…
25.05.2022
A European tech initiative has returned in 2022 to support tech startups and scaleups access the UK, Ireland and Europe to better connect with investors and potential partners. The Super Connect Series is powered by Empact Ventures in partnership with the OVHcloud Startup Program who are co-designing the virtual events together.
24.05.2022
Payments are the backbone of a functioning global economy. A payments system can be defined as any system that can be used to settle a financial transaction by exchanging monetary value.
30.04.2022
Fintechs have challenged institutional banks in more ways than one. Maddyness UK spoke to Rochana Shrestha, social content creator at Monzo, and Cat Anderson, EMEA head of marketing at Sprout Social, about stand-up comedy, data-driven marketing campaigns, and building brand loyalty by being funny online.
07.04.2022