The FinTech outlook for 2018
Chris Skinner
JANUARY 1, 2018
I usually start the new year by making some predictions, but so many others have been writing about 2018 trends that I’m not going to.
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Chris Skinner
JANUARY 1, 2018
I usually start the new year by making some predictions, but so many others have been writing about 2018 trends that I’m not going to.
Chris Skinner
JANUARY 4, 2018
I really liked this article by John Kennedy over at Silicon Republic, and decided to reproduce it here as it’s fitting for the kickoff of 2018. Who are the fintech start-ups in Europe worth banking on in the year ahead?
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Chris Skinner
JULY 31, 2018
KPMG’s Pulse of FinTech report came out this week. It makes for interesting reading, especially as investment in FinTech has raced ahead to levels unseen before. billion was invested in FinTech firms in the first half of the year. Globally, $57.9
Bank Innovation
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
The year 2018 was a great year for fintech funding across the globe. This is true not only because the total funding was high, but also because there were more investors in fintech than in years before.
Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 31, 2018
Bank Innovation’s five picks for companies that made noise in fintech this year may not include any banks, but it does include a company owned by a collection of them. Indeed, as far as innovation is concerned, 2018 was the year of the fintechs and nonbanks -- some friendlier to the traditional players than others. […].
Bank Innovation
JANUARY 16, 2018
Fintech, or the marriage between finance and technology, is several decades in the making. While it’s nearly impossible to predict what the latest fintech breakthrough will deliver, at […]. Rarely a day goes by that the financial industry isn’t being infused with the latest and greatest technologies.
Bank Innovation
JANUARY 11, 2019
Fewer but larger venture capital deals in 2018 translated into some big payoffs for fintechs. Fintech-related funding jumped 38% to nearly $11 billion in 2018, according to the 4Q18 MoneyTree Report from PwC and CB Insights. Seed-stage fintech companies accounted for […].
Bank Innovation
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
This morning, Bank Innovation officially announced the 11 companies that will be participating in its 2018 DEMOvation Challenge. These 11 companies will present technologies and products in front of an attentive audience of fintech professionals during Bank Innovation 2018, which will take place this March in San Francisco.
Chris Skinner
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
39 FinTech Unicorns Valued at $147.37 billion 2018 was a phenomenal year for FinTech. Over a course of 12 months, Venture Capital-backed FinTech deals and funding set an annual … The post 39 FinTech Unicorns Valued at $147.37 billion appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 24, 2018
While some banks and fintech view each other as competitors, that’s not always the case. In fact, there have been a number of significant bank-fintech partnerships this year. What follows is a list of four alliances that the Bank Innovation staff found most interesting.
Bank Innovation
AUGUST 16, 2017
Ready for two days of fintech? Good, because registration for Bank Innovation 2018 is now open. Join fellow fintech innovators in San Francisco on March 5-6 for two days of inspired panels, startup demos, entrepreneurship, and the best conversations in fintech.
Chris Skinner
DECEMBER 20, 2018
So here are the ten most popular blog posts of 2018: In at Number 10 is: Who are the hottest FinTech firms and Influencers around the world? This blog … The post The top blog posts of 2018 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Bank Innovation
APRIL 24, 2018
EXCLUSIVE - Known as one of the first technology companies in Europe to procure a German banking license, solarisBank has lofty ambitions for 2018. That plan, according to Timo Weber, VP of strategy and internationalization, is to add 50 more partners over the course of the year. “A A big part of our effort this year […].
Chris Skinner
APRIL 21, 2018
I talk to them about the fintech world … The post The Finanser’s Week: 16th April 2018 – 22nd April 2018 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Some are visionary, many are committed and a large number understand that life is changing. Few understand how.
Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 26, 2018
This year the financial services industry saw a lot of fintech M&A activity. Here are five deals, in no particular order, that Bank Innovation's editors think will most significantly impact the landscape in 2019. iZettle is […].
Bank Innovation
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
EXCLUSIVE- Bank Innovation has released the agenda for its seventh annual fintech conference, and it is completely overhauled to enhance the event experience for attendees.
Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 20, 2018
A lot was said and done in the world of banking and fintech in 2018. In the midst of all the competition and collaboration, leaders emerged from all corners of the industry.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 28, 2018
Though FinTech has, in many ways, heated up the competition with banks, traditional financial institutions (FIs) widely began to realize in 2018 that their best strategy to remain competitive in today’s financial services landscape is often to collaborate with (not against) those FinTech firms.
Bank Innovation
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
EXCLUSIVE – Founder and CEO of fintech startup SnapCheck Ken Kruszka has joined the speaker faculty for Bank Innovation 2018. Bank Innovation 2018 will take place March 5-6 in San Francisco. Based in San Francisco, Calif.,
Bank Innovation
JANUARY 30, 2018
EXCLUSIVE- Anju Patwardhan, managing director at CreditEase Fintech Investment Fund, has joined the speaker faculty for Bank Innovation 2018, which takes place March 5-6 in San Francisco.
Let's Talk Payments
DECEMBER 12, 2017
It was a big year for FinTech in 2017 – and 2018 is shaping up to be every bit as exciting. Here are some FinTech predictions for 2018: Bitcoin and.
Bank Innovation
JANUARY 26, 2018
And shouldn’t fintech conferences be more like Apple stores? Bank Innovation 2018 will be. Shouldn’t banks be more like Apple stores? The event, taking place March 5-6 at the Parc 55 Hotel in San Francisco, will feature three financial experts at their own “bars,” ready to dispense financial advice.
Chris Skinner
MARCH 19, 2018
Things we’re reading today include … RBS works up plans for standalone digital bank FCA calls for global effort to speed up fintech growth Aldermore to push into business banking following FirstRand takeover Catching cyber-crooks From Wall Street to weed: How the financial crisis lit up the pot industry U.S.
Chris Skinner
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Impact of automation on jobs has been overstated, claims Bank of England’s Mark Carney Banks step up to the fintech … The post Things worth reading: 18th September 2018 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Chris Skinner
JUNE 11, 2018
Things we’re reading today include … Indian billionaire ‘on the run over a alleged bank fraud’ seeks asylum in Britain Bank of Chile trading down after hackers rob millions in cyberattack Blockchain Cannot Yet Support Financial Market Infrastructure Fintech threatens to eclipse banks that do not adapt digitally HSBC’s (..)
Bank Innovation
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
EXCLUSIVE – With a new role at Vice President of USAA Labs at USAA Bank, fintech veteran Scarlett Sieber joins Bank Innovation 2018. Bank Innovation 2018 will take place March 5-6 in San Francisco.
Chris Skinner
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
Things we’re reading today include … Barclays chair condemned after claiming many PPI claims are fraudulent Danske Bank board close to appointing new CEO: Finans Fintech pair aim to disrupt industry with investments for millennials Winklevoss crypto exchange explores UK market Revolut hedges Brexit risk with Luxembourg licence Debts, over-stretched (..)
Bank Innovation
DECEMBER 11, 2017
EXCLUSIVE- Blockchain technology and digital loans will continue to grow in 2018 as banks continue to work on their cybersecurity in the coming year, software provider Mitek predicts. It’s just logical that given the extent of recent data breaches, that we’re going to see more of the same.
Chris Skinner
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Things we’re reading today include: UK fintech in buoyant mood as valuations soar How high street banks reward premier customers Nigerian bank’s former UK head was arrested U.S.
Chris Skinner
MARCH 28, 2018
Things we’re reading today include … Deutsche Bank Is Considering More Cuts at Investment Bank Bank of England To Test Blockchain Features For New Payment System Fintech Holds Great Promise To Expand Credit, Says Fed’s Bank Supervision Ace Bank of Korea Poll: 40% of Young Adults Enthusiastic About Cryptocurrency MPs … The post (..)
Chris Skinner
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Things we’re reading today include … Bank of England could buy works of art to fight next recession Former HSBC chief executive Stuart Gulliver to join as director at conglomerate Jardine Matheson Some banks love fintech, some may hate it Royal Bank of Scotland fostering culture of bullying – whistleblower … The post Things worth (..)
Let's Talk Payments
JUNE 7, 2019
FinTech is not an exception here. Increasing access to capital, consumer awareness, and acceptance to new ways of managing finances and other ecosystem drivers have been attractive for entrepreneurs in 2018 as well. A growing number of new players in any industry is a sign of an expanding market and opportunities for innovators.
Chris Skinner
MAY 8, 2018
Swedish fintech group iZettle to seek $1.1bn valuation in IPO RBS boss tells … The post Things worth reading: 9th May 2018 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Things we’re reading today include … Recession won’t come until at least 2021, Bank of America Deutsche Bank Weighs Cutting U.S.
Chris Skinner
MARCH 1, 2018
Things we’re reading today include … Why money is meaningless and what the bank of the future must do about it First financial institution in the world, Bank Frick to open up to crypto-banking Are Consumers Ditching their Banking App for Fintech Apps?
Bobsguide
JANUARY 10, 2018
Global technology consultancy DataArt expects to see a handful of financial technology (fintech) trends that emerged in 2017 to strengthen significantly in 2018. In particular, the growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the industry will be exponential for three main reasons; hugely increased.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
While European blockchain technology companies saw a record year in VC investment in 2018, new data shows that they still didn’t receive as much funding as FinTech companies. According to Innovate Finance ’s “ 2018 FinTech VC Investment Landscape ” report, “2018 was a record year in FinTech, with $36.6
Chris Skinner
JANUARY 6, 2018
The main blog headlines are … 20 of Europe’s hottest fintech start-ups to watch in 2018 I really liked this article by John Kennedy over at Silicon Republic, and decided to reproduce it here as it’s fitting for the kickoff of 2018.
Chris Skinner
MAY 14, 2018
Things we’re reading today include … Singapore’s Biggest Bank Takes on China Giants in Fintech Battle Banks are already bumping up against the limits of AI in lending decisions Santander Will Roll Out New Online Bank In UK Inside Shanghai’s robot bank: China opens world’s first human-free branch Eurozone economic … (..)
Chris Skinner
APRIL 8, 2018
Things we’re reading today include … China is at risk of a banking crisis, the Bank of International Settlements has found How crooks are using a legal app to steal your bank card details in under one SECOND UK challenger bank gives up banking licence to focus on fintech Nationwide … The post Things worth reading: 9th April 2018 appeared (..)
Chris Skinner
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Things we’re reading today include … CYBG cancels digital bank deal with ex-Barclays chief Five ways banks are responding to the fintech threat Mark Carney ‘has damaged credibility of Bank of England’ Central bank independence – Is that even a thing? Rabobank explores sale of U.S.
Chris Skinner
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Things we’re reading today include … UK-based fintech startup Revolut receives European banking licence Deutsche Bank shares surge on report Germany plans to fix bank’s problems with merger Raining banknotes shut down German motorway ECB to halt €2.6tn stimulus plan despite eurozone slowdown concerns Man who stood in line to … (..)
Chris Skinner
JULY 3, 2018
Things we’re reading today include … You could own this former Devon bank with a vault and banking hall Bermuda to Create New Class of Bank for Serving Fintech and Blockchain Companies China Bank’s Capital Almost Wiped Out as Loan Rules Tighten Warren Buffett is in line for a multibillion-dollar … The post Things worth reading: (..)
Bank Innovation
MARCH 11, 2019
Fintech funding is significantly on the rise. CB Insights' 2018 Q4 report showed a $21 billion, or 120% total increase in fintech funding from 2017 to 2018. And already this year, there have been several notable funding rounds.
Chris Skinner
JUNE 4, 2018
Things we’re reading today include … Major bank CEOs say blockchain will underpin the financial industry ‘in five years’ Deutsche Bank CEO insists financial strength is ‘beyond doubt’ despite rating downgrade Fintech unicorn TransferWise strikes first deal with a major bank to offer cheap currency transfers UK government (..)
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