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As this has happened, we have seen a counter-trend occurring, as the maturing FinTech specialists branch out to create global monoline services in platforms. Digital Bank Fintech Future Grid Opinion MORE
When it comes to bank-fintech collaborations, banks are finding more failure than success. That’s according to a study by Bank Innovation and INV Fintech, a startup accelerator, released today. Carousel Innovation Strategy INV Fintech Startups MORE
So, I blogged last week about women in FinTech and whether we care, and got lots of replies … from women … who said yes, we care. One interesting insight is that … The post Women in FinTech … yes, we care appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. MORE
The first session had Amazon discussing … The post #Money2020 USA: reaching FinTech 3.0 Fintech Grid OpinionI enjoyed chairing a half day stream at #Money2020 in Las Vegas focused upon breaking news and views. MORE
Bank-FinTech collaborations have emerged as a viable, lucrative growth path for both sides of these partnerships. For FinTechs, the deals mean access to a broader range of customers through well-established industry names. investing money in B2B FinTechs disrupting their industries. MORE
I write a lot about FinTech payments, lending, roboadvice and such like. SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE People talk a lot about finance for SMEs – small to medium enterprises … The post FinTech’s biggest new market is small business financing … but is it worth it? MORE
FinTech firms are keeping a pulse on the latest regulations and helping their clients comply with them. FinTechs like Modo, however, disclose what technology they use to collect data around product usage (and what telemetry they take in.) MORE
Another theme that I talk about regularly, and that came up last week, is the FinTech relationship being like a parent and child. Fintech Grid Opinion MORE
It’s interesting that the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) sparked by Lehman Brothers collapse in September 2008 sparked the FinTech revolution, according to some. Fintech Grid Opinion MORE
Not sure if anyone noticed that the Financial Stability Board – the world’s central banks tasked with maintaining financial stability – produced a white paper on FinTech last month. … The post Does FinTech worry policymakers? Fintech Grid Regulation MORE
For all the talk about how well FinTech start-ups are doing, I hear two regular laments from bank CEOs. First, why aren’t we valued like FinTechs? and second, why aren’t FinTechs regulated like us. MORE
Not sure if anyone noticed that the Financial Stability Board – the world’s central banks tasked with maintaining financial stability – produced a white paper on FinTech last month. … The post Does FinTech worry policymakers? Fintech Grid Regulation MORE
… The post Women in FinTech: do you care? Fintech GridI’ve written quite often about Sexism in the City and am intrigued by discussions of diversity, or the lack thereof, in both banking and technology. MORE
Fintech Grid InnovationWatching the BBC, I often see reports on the elderly being ripped off, scammed and targeted by fraudsters. MORE
I blogged about the FinTech themes that came out of the Celero conference the other day and forgot to mention that I recently joined a one-day retreat at Payments International in London, as a facilitator. Fintech Grid MORE
I’m often asked how I got into FinTech. Back in the day, it wasn’t called FinTech. Interestingly, for almost a quarter century, tech … The post Are banks serious about fintech? Digital Bank Fintech Grid Opinion MORE
There are four big things for 2018 from a FinTech viewpoint that are obvious to me however, which are: Getting down to business with Artificial … The post The FinTech outlook for 2018 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Fintech Future Grid OpinionI 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. MORE
I don’t blog about this much these days, as my audience is firmly in the retail and payments technology space, but I still keep close track of the investment markets, clearing and settlement, … The post How does MiFID II and FinTech work? Fintech Grid Regulation MORE
I find it interesting when I read perspectives on FinTech, money and banking. It’s hard to go digital if the country has little infrastructure; … The post Time for a global FinTech platform? Digital Bank Fintech Future Grid Inclusion Innovation Numbers Opinion MORE
Following on from talking around the big ten tech themes last Friday, I thought I would follow up with five FinTech themes for right now. It was fun with the CEO, Bob … The post Five FinTech Themes from 2017 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Fintech Grid Uncategorized MORE
Well, … The post Fintech foundations lie with both financial and technology people appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Fintech GridI was talking to a Securitisation conference the other day. Securitisation? What’s that? MORE
That’s because they asked 500 FinTech companies how much they pay the CEO? And it … The post How much is a FinTech CEO worth? Fintech GridGood question, and it all depends on the revenue forecast. MORE
One of the things I say fairly often is that the FinTech start-up community is fairly naïve. Equally, some but not all behave in a way which is not aligned … The post Revolut: the growing pains of a FinTech unicorn appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Fintech Grid Opinio MORE
The requests would get prioritisation and be delivered in sequence over time, sometimes a very long … The post The new FinTech bank appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Digital Bank Fintech Grid MORE
Originally, I was a technologist; then a financial technologist; and now a FinTech guy. However, I see the FinTech piece as being irrelevant. Whether it’s FinTech or TechFin, it’s all still just finance and technology. Fintech Future Grid MORE
The link provides a comprehensive article on European FinTech developments. THE BEST FINTECH STARTUPS IN EUROPE Government support for the financial … The post The best FinTech startups in Europe appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Case Studies Fintech Grid MORE
So, I blogged last week about women in FinTech and whether we care, and got lots of replies … from women … who said yes, we care. One interesting insight is that … The post Women in FinTech … yes, we care appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Digital Bank Fintech Future Grid OpinionInteresting that there were not so many replies from the other gender, but hey what do you expect? MORE
I recently gave a speech where the title was FinTech or TechFin? Here it is: FinTech or TechFin? I’m a technologist … The post FinTech or TechFin (speech transcript) appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Digital Bank Fintech Future Grid Opinion Presentations MORE
I just chaired a nice session at the Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS) focused upon the future of UK FinTech. I didn’t really understand why we would … The post How will UK FinTech fare in the future? Brexit Fintech Future Grid MORE
There are many pundits predicting change in banking and FinTech this year. American Banker published seven FinTech predictions for 2019 by Bob Legters, Chief Product Officer of Banking and Payments at FIS. Fintech Future Grid MORE
A few years ago, I posted a guest article from Philippe Gelis, co-founder and CEO of FX firm Kantox, on Why FinTech Banks will rule the world. Digital Bank Fintech Grid MORE
Bearing in mind that the big American banks are all spending $10 billion plus each on technology, they should be updating, and CB Insights latest installment looks … The post Where Top US Banks Are Betting On Fintech appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. MORE
That’s a pretty diverse … The post How to make a small island a big centre for FinTech appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Fintech GridOne of the discussions at the UN meetings was around SIDS, the Small Island Developing States. MORE
When did FinTech become FinTech? I guess the first thing is to define FinTech, which I did badly four years ago. I say badly because my definition back then was: FinTech [is] a new market that integrates finance and technology. Fintech Grid MORE
… The post The UN’s SDG’s, FinTech and Banking appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Fintech Future GridDue to various connections, I was asked to deliver the opening keynote speech at the United Nations High Level Political Forum last week (some coverage here). MORE
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 Fintech Grid MORE
Travelex , part of the United Arab Emirates-based Finablr , is rolling out a FinTech business-to-business (B2B) platform called Travelex Business, IBS Intelligence reported on Tuesday (Sept. B2B Payments B2B Finablr FinTech News Platform Travelex UAE What's Hot In B2B MORE
Deep Dive: How FinTechs, FIs Can Arm Up Against Fraud. Governments therefore are increasingly requiring FinTechs to follow similar compliance rules to their FI counterparts. Compliance with the regulations — however important — can be burdensome to some FinTechs and FIs, however. MORE
I write a lot about FinTech payments, lending, roboadvice and such like. SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE People talk a lot about finance for SMEs – small to medium enterprises … The post SMEs are the FinTech’s bees knees appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Fintech Grid MORE
So I quote that last year China processed USD$40 trillion (277 trillion yuan) of mobile payments, as reported by … The post FinTech’s lies, damned lies and statistics appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Fintech Grid Numbers MORE
Fintech Related Topics Chris Skinner
JULY 1, 2019
Originally, I was a technologist; then a financial technologist; and now a FinTech guy. However, I see the FinTech piece as being irrelevant. Whether it’s FinTech or TechFin, it’s all still just finance and technology. Fintech Future Grid
Chris Skinner
JUNE 3, 2019
When did FinTech become FinTech? I guess the first thing is to define FinTech, which I did badly four years ago. I say badly because my definition back then was: FinTech [is] a new market that integrates finance and technology. Fintech Grid
Chris Skinner
MAY 16, 2019
Three years ago, I blogged about three phases of FinTech. Three years later, I can expand on that theme and talk about five phases of FinTech. Fintech Future Grid
Chris Skinner
AUGUST 11, 2019
The link provides a comprehensive article on European FinTech developments. THE BEST FINTECH STARTUPS IN EUROPE Government support for the financial … The post The best FinTech startups in Europe appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Case Studies Fintech Grid
Chris Skinner
AUGUST 8, 2019
The itch is an alarm call really, and it’s asking whether all this FinTech investment is worth it. billion was invested in over 12,000 start-up FinTech … The post Are these FinTech unicorns worth it? Fintech Grid Uncategorized
Chris Skinner
JANUARY 8, 2019
There are many pundits predicting change in banking and FinTech this year. American Banker published seven FinTech predictions for 2019 by Bob Legters, Chief Product Officer of Banking and Payments at FIS. Fintech Future Grid
Chris Skinner
MAY 8, 2019
I recently gave a speech where the title was FinTech or TechFin? Here it is: FinTech or TechFin? I’m a technologist … The post FinTech or TechFin (speech transcript) appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Digital Bank Fintech Future Grid Opinion Presentations
Chris Skinner
JANUARY 13, 2019
The requests would get prioritisation and be delivered in sequence over time, sometimes a very long … The post The new FinTech bank appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Digital Bank Fintech Grid
Chris Skinner
AUGUST 15, 2019
So I quote that last year China processed USD$40 trillion (277 trillion yuan) of mobile payments, as reported by … The post FinTech’s lies, damned lies and statistics appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Fintech Grid Numbers
Chris Skinner
MAY 24, 2019
Reading about FinTech unicorns and pizzas worth $80 million, you would think that the world was bubbling over with wealth. Everything … The post When will the FinTech bubble burst? Fintech Future Grid Opinion
Chris Skinner
AUGUST 5, 2019
I don’t blog about this much these days, as my audience is firmly in the retail and payments technology space, but I still keep close track of the investment markets, clearing and settlement, … The post How does MiFID II and FinTech work? Fintech Grid Regulation
Chris Skinner
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
For all the talk about how well FinTech start-ups are doing, I hear two regular laments from bank CEOs. First, why aren’t we valued like FinTechs? and second, why aren’t FinTechs regulated like us.
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 Fintech Grid
Chris Skinner
JUNE 6, 2019
I write a lot about FinTech payments, lending, roboadvice and such like. SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE People talk a lot about finance for SMEs – small to medium enterprises … The post SMEs are the FinTech’s bees knees appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Fintech Grid
Chris Skinner
MAY 12, 2019
Fintech Grid InnovationWatching the BBC, I often see reports on the elderly being ripped off, scammed and targeted by fraudsters.
Chris Skinner
JULY 18, 2019
A regular question that comes up is: When will the Fintech bubble burst? The latter change is still underway after a … The post FinTech is on fire and London is burning … appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Fintech Future Grid
Chris Skinner
APRIL 2, 2019
I find it interesting when I read perspectives on FinTech, money and banking. It’s hard to go digital if the country has little infrastructure; … The post Time for a global FinTech platform? Digital Bank Fintech Future Grid Inclusion Innovation Numbers Opinion
Chris Skinner
MARCH 26, 2019
Not sure if anyone noticed that the Financial Stability Board – the world’s central banks tasked with maintaining financial stability – produced a white paper on FinTech last month. … The post Does FinTech worry policymakers? Fintech Grid Regulation
Chris Skinner
JULY 10, 2019
A few years ago, I posted a guest article from Philippe Gelis, co-founder and CEO of FX firm Kantox, on Why FinTech Banks will rule the world. Digital Bank Fintech Grid
Chris Skinner
MARCH 25, 2019
So, I blogged last week about women in FinTech and whether we care, and got lots of replies … from women … who said yes, we care. One interesting insight is that … The post Women in FinTech … yes, we care appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Chris Skinner
JULY 14, 2019
… The post The UN’s SDG’s, FinTech and Banking appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Fintech Future GridDue to various connections, I was asked to deliver the opening keynote speech at the United Nations High Level Political Forum last week (some coverage here).
Chris Skinner
AUGUST 30, 2019
Bearing in mind that the big American banks are all spending $10 billion plus each on technology, they should be updating, and CB Insights latest installment looks … The post Where Top US Banks Are Betting On Fintech appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Chris Skinner
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
I’m often asked how I got into FinTech. Back in the day, it wasn’t called FinTech. Interestingly, for almost a quarter century, tech … The post Are banks serious about fintech? Digital Bank Fintech Grid Opinion
Chris Skinner
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
It’s interesting that the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) sparked by Lehman Brothers collapse in September 2008 sparked the FinTech revolution, according to some. Fintech Grid Opinion
Chris Skinner
JULY 1, 2019
Well, … The post Fintech foundations lie with both financial and technology people appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Fintech GridI was talking to a Securitisation conference the other day. Securitisation? What’s that?
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
FinTech firms are keeping a pulse on the latest regulations and helping their clients comply with them. FinTechs like Modo, however, disclose what technology they use to collect data around product usage (and what telemetry they take in.)
Chris Skinner
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
One of the things I say fairly often is that the FinTech start-up community is fairly naïve. Equally, some but not all behave in a way which is not aligned … The post Revolut: the growing pains of a FinTech unicorn appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Fintech Grid Opinio
Chris Skinner
APRIL 30, 2019
I just chaired a nice session at the Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS) focused upon the future of UK FinTech. I didn’t really understand why we would … The post How will UK FinTech fare in the future? Brexit Fintech Future Grid
Chris Skinner
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
That’s because they asked 500 FinTech companies how much they pay the CEO? And it … The post How much is a FinTech CEO worth? Fintech GridGood question, and it all depends on the revenue forecast.
Bank Innovation
AUGUST 2, 2019
When it comes to bank-fintech collaborations, banks are finding more failure than success. That’s according to a study by Bank Innovation and INV Fintech, a startup accelerator, released today. Carousel Innovation Strategy INV Fintech Startups
Chris Skinner
MARCH 25, 2019
So, I blogged last week about women in FinTech and whether we care, and got lots of replies … from women … who said yes, we care. One interesting insight is that … The post Women in FinTech … yes, we care appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Digital Bank Fintech Future Grid OpinionInteresting that there were not so many replies from the other gender, but hey what do you expect?
Chris Skinner
OCTOBER 9, 2017
Following on from talking around the big ten tech themes last Friday, I thought I would follow up with five FinTech themes for right now. It was fun with the CEO, Bob … The post Five FinTech Themes from 2017 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Fintech Grid Uncategorized
Chris Skinner
OCTOBER 11, 2017
I blogged about the FinTech themes that came out of the Celero conference the other day and forgot to mention that I recently joined a one-day retreat at Payments International in London, as a facilitator. Fintech Grid
PYMNTS
MARCH 8, 2019
Bank-FinTech collaborations have emerged as a viable, lucrative growth path for both sides of these partnerships. For FinTechs, the deals mean access to a broader range of customers through well-established industry names. investing money in B2B FinTechs disrupting their industries.
Chris Skinner
OCTOBER 24, 2018
The first session had Amazon discussing … The post #Money2020 USA: reaching FinTech 3.0 Fintech Grid OpinionI enjoyed chairing a half day stream at #Money2020 in Las Vegas focused upon breaking news and views.
Chris Skinner
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Another theme that I talk about regularly, and that came up last week, is the FinTech relationship being like a parent and child. Fintech Grid Opinion
Chris Skinner
MARCH 18, 2019
… The post Women in FinTech: do you care? Fintech GridI’ve written quite often about Sexism in the City and am intrigued by discussions of diversity, or the lack thereof, in both banking and technology.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Travelex , part of the United Arab Emirates-based Finablr , is rolling out a FinTech business-to-business (B2B) platform called Travelex Business, IBS Intelligence reported on Tuesday (Sept. B2B Payments B2B Finablr FinTech News Platform Travelex UAE What's Hot In B2B
Chris Skinner
MAY 27, 2019
I write a lot about FinTech payments, lending, roboadvice and such like. SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE People talk a lot about finance for SMEs – small to medium enterprises … The post FinTech’s biggest new market is small business financing … but is it worth it?
Chris Skinner
JULY 11, 2017
As this has happened, we have seen a counter-trend occurring, as the maturing FinTech specialists branch out to create global monoline services in platforms. Digital Bank Fintech Future Grid Opinion
Chris Skinner
JANUARY 1, 2018
There are four big things for 2018 from a FinTech viewpoint that are obvious to me however, which are: Getting down to business with Artificial … The post The FinTech outlook for 2018 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Fintech Future Grid OpinionI 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.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Deep Dive: How FinTechs, FIs Can Arm Up Against Fraud. Governments therefore are increasingly requiring FinTechs to follow similar compliance rules to their FI counterparts. Compliance with the regulations — however important — can be burdensome to some FinTechs and FIs, however.
Chris Skinner
JULY 21, 2019
That’s a pretty diverse … The post How to make a small island a big centre for FinTech appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Fintech GridOne of the discussions at the UN meetings was around SIDS, the Small Island Developing States.
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