Fintech

Microsoft’s director of financial services: the future of fintech lies in AI

If there’s anyone who can talk about the rise of fintech (financial technology) and where the sector is going, its…

Financial giants are turning to inorganic growth to achieve a competitive edge

Business intelligence is expected to attract huge investment from established players in the financial markets industry to aid strategic planning…

These are the world’s most influential fintech voices on Twitter

Financial technology -- often shortened to fintech -- is a fast moving industry. That means influential voices -- both online…

Fintech: These are the world’s most influential femtech voices on Twitter

In the world of fintech, close attention is being paid to female influencers who are marking their mark on the…

Want to create a fintech startup? Oxford University has a course for that

Oxford University, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, is getting behind the fintech hype by launching an…

Fintech startup Circle is moving beyond the bitcoin blockchain — but can it keep its edge?

When Marieke Flament was first approached about working for the social payments app Circle, she was intrigued by its tagline…

Verdict fintech survey – disruption or acceleration?

Financial technology -- often known as fintech -- is changing the world of financial services. But change isn't always easy.…

London fintech startup Revolut just raised $66m to fund its worldwide expansion

Revolut, a challenger bank based in London, has raised $66m in funding from the likes Index Ventures to expand its…

Alipay’s approach to international expansion is setting it apart from its global competitors

Alipay's recent international moves outside China reveal a very different approach from how brands such as PayPal and Apple have…

Why Brexit probably won’t diminish London’s fintech status

Despite what you might have heard, London is unlikely to lose its unofficial status as the pre-eminent fintech hub. The…