Three Predictions for the Corporate Tech Sector in 2019
Fieldfisher corporate partner Tim Bird considers the prospects and pitfalls for tech deal-making in the year ahead. Blockchain 2018 turned out to be a sobering year for
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In-store Contactless Payments to Reach $2 trillion by 2020
New data from fintech analysts, Juniper Research, in-store contactless payments will reach $2 trillion by 2020, representing 15% of the total point of sale transactions. Contactless
2018 will be a true roller coaster ride compared to an outrageously placid 2017
Saxo Bank, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, has released its 10 ‘Outrageous Predictions’ for 2018. The predictions focus on a series of unlikely but
Politics
2016 was a historic year in Britain’s history. 40 years of drift in Europe ended. After the referendum, what does Britain do next in Europe
Fintech is dead, long live Fintech!
The first Fintech wave has passed its peak. OK, I know I’m not inventing sliced bread here, but if you are one of those people
Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2)
The FinTech world is buzzing about PSD2. Should banks be worried? European banks are finally realising the magnitude of the revised Directive on Payment Services
A Time to Co-Operate, and, A Time to Compete
Time for… This is a strategic question that frequently arises in business. Any potential competitor is also a potential strategic partner. Competition should be a
Payment predictions for 2016
Interchange fees will shake up the European card market One of the most immediate changes is the European Union regulation on interchange fees. Interchange is
FCA Innovation Boss Issues Complacency Warning
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said that payments innovators must not be complacent about meeting regulatory requirements despite increasing fintech investment and growth.
ChainHQ: A Tool to Track Disruption
Launch of ChainHQ, the world’s first searchable database of blockchain investments and market developments, documents $1billion of industry funding. ChainHQ is a powerful research tool