The main blog headlines are … How to be a Unicorn (Part One) Marko Wenthin, co-founder of solarisBank, recently contributed to my blog and, as a mate, has sent some great insights about starting up a FinTech firm which I thought I would share of FinTech banks last week. How to be a Unicorn (Part One) After…
Things we’re reading today include … Exclusive: HSBC probe helped lead to U.S. charges against Huawei CFO Payday lenders preying on borrowers escape crackdown as rules rolled back No bonus for Metro Bank boss after loans blunder SEC seeks contempt charge against Tesla’s Musk, says tweet violates deal How has Brexit vote affected the UK…
The main blog headlines are … Technology is business Another interesting nuance of the FinTech Bank is the integration of business and technology. I’ve referenced this a few times, but wanted to be explicit that these banks think technology is business and business is technology. This is clearly demonstrated in their microservices team structures ……
Things we’re reading today include … HSBC banking head to quit months after scathing memo Cryptocurrency companies use ‘backdoor’ listings to ease into mainstream Labor will allow bank victims to reopen cases and lift claims cap to $2m Barclays pledges to return more money to shareholders Bankrupt businessman set fire to £70k cash after telling…
Things we’re reading today include … Politicians must stand up for City after Brexit Barclays fraud trial: ex-chairman ‘not aware’ of £280m Qatar deal Standard Chartered sets aside $900 million to cover U.S., British fines Lloyds bullish over Brexit as £4bn payout to investors unveiled ‘One-of-a-kind’ microfinancing project transforms the fortunes and futures of women…
Things we’re reading today include … Estonia shuts Danske Bank branch at heart of money laundering saga Chinese customers accuse Spanish bank BBVA of racism The Biggest Threat To Banks Isn’t Fintech Or Big Tech–It’s The Government Metro Bank tops latest official bank service league table Cost of Brexit to UK economy running at £40bn…
Things we’re reading today include … Move over neon Monzo, now there’s a bank card that miaows Do we need a global technology regulator for financial services? Mexico pushes mobile payments to help unbanked consumers ditch cash German regulator bans shorting of Wirecard shares HSBC warns on China, Britain slowdown as 2018 profit disappoints NatWest…
Things we’re reading today include … New Zealand to target online giants with digital tax Problem gamblers are using PayPal to spend up to £150,000 a day Banks could easily stumble over Brexit and buybacks Tiger Global dumps Barclays stake in blow to Staley Russia’s Gazprombank freezes accounts of Venezuela’s PDVSA: source Can Trump’s pick…
The main blog headlines are … 39 FinTech Unicorns Valued at $147.37 billion I spotted an article by Linus Beliunas on LinkedIn this week, and liked it so much that wanted to share. Enjoy! 39 FinTech Unicorns Valued at $147.37 billion 2018 was a phenomenal year for FinTech. Over a course of 12 months, Venture…
Things we’re reading today include … Bank of America’s Brexit bill hits $400m One in 10 support quick sale of government’s RBS stake, poll finds Big tech disrupters may pose risk to financial stability, warns global regulator RBS profits more than double to £1.6bn Anxiety running high about London’s future as a financial centre |…
