Investors

How can robo-advisors stand out from the pack?

In a crowded robo-advisor marketplace, having different models or pricing is not a differentiator, it’s how you interact with customers that will aid success, according to SenaHill partner Kyle Zasky.

The three trends shaping WealthTech

Commoditisation of the basic products, hybrid models that embrace a human-touch and user-centric digital platforms are all set to play an integral part in...

Is rebundling still the answer for FinTechs

FinTech started by unbundling services, but the next stage is for them to rebundle and add more services to their offerings, according to Edison Partners managing partner Chris Sugden in a research interview with FinTech Global.

What is holding back challenger banks’ expansion?

Challenger banks’ big issue currently is they’re not actually banks and lack the experience to thrive, according to Alior Bank managing director Bruno Ferreira in a research interview with FinTech Global.

Why Canadian family office aims to pair FinTech and AI with new accelerator.

AI and finance are a ‘natural fit’, and the Holdun Family Office hopes to connect them in its new accelerator, according to Holt FinTech Accelerator co-founder Brendan Holt Dunn in a research interview with FinTech Global.

How can new VC firms enter into a crowded FinTech market?

Avoiding the ‘hubris’ of FinTech investing and moving to more niche areas was key when launching GTR Ventures, according to co-founder and CIO Kelvin Tan in a research interview with FinTech Global.

Could corporate venturing be a ‘failed effort’?

Most corporate venture capital divisions will disappear over the next five years, according to RegTech Lab co-founder L. Michael Meyer on a panel at the Global RegTech Summit 2018.

Just having new technology is not enough to receive funding

A RegTech company needs to go beyond the buzz of a new technology and has to really help financial institutions, according to a panel...

China’s FinTech startups, VCs to look inwards rather than going global

China’s FinTech sector is growing rapidly, with domestic investments dominating the landscape for the foreseeable future, according to Sky9 Capital founder and managing director...

Real estate technology is still in its beginning stages, but things are changing

PropTech is still a fairly ‘embryonic industry right now’, but interest is quickly rising, according to Reech Corporations Group chairman Christophe Reech in a research interview with FinTech Global.

News Stories

A total of $570m was raised across 26 FinTech deals this week - Catchup on them here

A total of $570m was raised across 26 FinTech deals this week – Catchup...

Global FinTech funding round activity stayed relatively stable this week, matching similar levels to last week.  A total of $570m was raised across 26 deals,...

InsurTech funding tops $1bn in February as AI investment surges

Global investment in InsurTech firms surpassed $1bn in February, as investors swooned over artificial intelligence-driven platforms. The total was heavily influenced by a major capital...
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dacadoo’s role in the health and finance revolution

The connection between health and financial wellbeing might not be obvious, but they are deeply intertwined. FinTech Global recently sat down with Thomas Dijohn, senior...
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Cybersecurity firm Cylake secures $45m seed round

Cylake, a cybersecurity company focused on AI-native and data-driven protection for highly regulated organisations, has officially emerged from stealth with $45m. The company has raised...

Finastra launches OperatorAssist AI payments tool

Finastra has introduced a new AI-powered solution designed to help financial institutions manage payment operations more efficiently. The company announced the launch of OperatorAssist,...

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