The risks of full automation in lending and what firms can learn from BNPL
Last week, FinTech Global spoke to several players in the FinTech space about how automation can improve the customer experience within lending. This is the second part, which explores what the risks of full automation are and what traditional lending companies could learn from the buy now pay later (BNPL) providers.
Sentinels widens leadership team with CPO appointment
RegTech firm Sentinels has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Christian Roberts to the role of chief product officer.
FCA director reveals the challenges of open finance
Open finance is the next step of open banking, which has already provided transparency and more opportunities in the finance sector. However, it also comes with risks.
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency investments have nearly tripled so far this year
Companies in the sector received $1.4bn in the first three quarters of this year, more than double the total investment in 2016
Investments in...
ESMA looking for FinTech stakeholders to join its insights group
The EU's securities markets regulator is looking for stakeholders involved with financial industry innovation to join its group of consultative members.
UK government launches review to ensure its finance sector stays strong after Brexit
With the official Brexit date just months away, the British government has just launched a review to see how the country’s financial services can remain resilient after the UK leaves the EU.
Waddle eyeing the prospect of partnering up with Australian banks
Cloud-based lending service platform Waddle is in talks with several banks to convince them to use the software.
From Paris to Berlin: the tight FinTech race brewing in Europe
While the US may be leading the way globally in FinTech and FinTech innovation, the European market is proving to be a pacesetter. Two key markets are France and Germany, with both markets in a tight race to be number two.
Global FinTech Investment shows largest growth this year since 2014
Funding to FinTech companies in 2018 has already seen an increase of 66.9% from last year’s total
UK FinTech sees no deals over $100m in Q3 2023, last occurring in Q2...
Key UK FinTech investment stats in Q3 2023:
• UK FinTech deal activity reached 85 deals in Q3 2023, 43% decline compared to the same...