Liverpool City Region: A Thriving Fintech Hub with Wealthtech Potential
Liverpool City Region has positioned itself as a thriving hub for fintech innovation, boasting a robust ecosystem that houses more than 40 financial technology firms....
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The Rise of ‘FinTok’: How TikTok & Fintechs Are Transforming Financial Education and Awareness
by Tom Bleach
The financial landscape is constantly evolving as technological advancements reshape how people manage their money and pay for products and services. But so too has...
FedNow: Experts Optimistic Of ‘Game-Changing Growth’ in US Payments Landscape
With the imminent public launch of FedNow, the Federal Reserve‘s instant payment service, we sought insights from the fintech industry to gauge their sentiments and...
eTukTuk Merges Lanes as It Combines Transport and Blockchain
In May 2023, Ikea, the multinational conglomerate, announced it was going to be trialling electronic tuk-tuks in Australia as new ways of transporting goods to...
Unifying Africa: Building on Growth and Unique Landscape to Create a ‘Single Digital Market’
by Tom Bleach
Recent success and growth across a wide range of subsectors have been enjoyed throughout Africa, despite it being a difficult time for economies worldwide. Now,...
Applying New Techniques and Tools in Regtech With Kyckr, Visual Lease, Rise by Barclays and Remitly
The regtech space is in for a major shake-up, with the FCA‘s new Consumer Duty regulations coming into effect in two months. This presents an opportunity...
UK Interest Rate Hike: Funding Challenges for Tech Startups, Down Rounds Ahead
On 11 May 2023, the Bank of England announced that UK interest rates would rise for the 12th consecutive time. Rates are up from 4.25...
Understanding the Importance of ESG and Real Life Usage of Crypto With the Cardano Foundation
The Cardano Foundation, an independent, Swiss-based not-for-profit organisation supporting the Cardano blockchain, released a report titled “Cardano: Slow and Steady Scales the Chain” earlier this...
Inside Hong Kong’s Science & Tech Park: A Gateway to Asia for Startups
by Tom Bleach
Since the Covid-19 pandemic caused Hong Kong to close its border to all non-residents in March 2020, the region and its economy have struggled. Over...
Apple Breaks Into the World of Fintech With Savings Account for Apple Card Holders
In October 2022, tech giant Apple announced it was partnering with Goldman Sachs, the investment banking firm, to launch Apple Savings account for Apple Card...