The issue with DeFi
I’ve had this thing about decentralised finance for some time. The reason? Libertarians say that we can now have money without government. From my side, I argue that’s wrong. You can’t have money without government. The question is: who is the government? You cannot have money without government, but the government can just as easily…
JPMorgan acquires First Republic … why?
You’re probably fed up with discussions of First Republic’s failure and its acquisition by JPMorgan by now. It is a bit strange however, as First Republic is very much a bank for the wealthiest people in West Coast America (think of the bank of Mark Zuckerberg) so, what’s going on? If you already know, then…
The Finanser’s Week: 24th April – 30th April 2023
This week’s main blog discussions include … Why digital transformation fails I got a nudge that my good friend Jim Marous had just published a new report, sponsored by Qorus and Infosys Finacle. 💯 Jim Marous states that: “innovation is important in banking because it drives growth, allows organisations to stay competitive, and helps solve complex…
This week’s Fintech Uncut (FU#20)
We welcomed guest judge Barb MacLean of Fintech Playlist fame to preside over proceedings this week during which, the European Payments Initiative (EPI) made a big announcement, taking them one step closer to breaking the Visa / Mastercard duopoly in the region. There were other losers and a surprising winner on the show but no more spoilers,…
An interview with you know who …
I recently had a chat with the folks of Machine Lab. Here’s what happened … An acclaimed author and independent commentator whose insights on financial markets and fintech are second to none, Chris Skinner was one of the founding minds behind the world’s first mobile bank and has advised some of the most prominent CEOs and leaders…
The giving economy … an interview with Kevin Burkart
I recently stumbled across Kevin Burkart whilst listening to a podcast on BBC Sounds called Sideways, hosted by Matthew Syed. The episode is all about the giving economy, which is actually drilled into our DNA, as I blogged about recently. The summary is that before we trade, commerce and money, we lived in communities where helping…
Why digital transformation fails
I got a nudge that my good friend Jim Marous had just published a new report, sponsored by Qorus and Infosys Finacle. 💯 Jim Marous states that: “innovation is important in banking because it drives growth, allows organisations to stay competitive, and helps solve complex problems in an ever-changing world.” Jim surveyed a range of bankers…
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