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Brexit could help balance the European FinTech ecosystem

Brexit is not all doom and gloom, with some set to benefit from it, with cheaper investments, but it could also help balance out...

Adapting to new regulations, innovating is best way to counter RegTech biggest challenges

A convoluted and oversaturated space for new RegTech entrants and unexpected changes to regulations are the two main issues facing the sector, according to Precognitive SVP of Operations Chris Le in a research interview with FinTech Global.
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How financial institutions can avoid FinTech investing’s three biggest traps

FinTech's irresistible rise has financial institutions scrambling over one another to take advantage of the sector – but a trio of major pitfalls are present to engulf unwary  investors, FinTech author Paolo Sironi explained in a research interview with FinTech Global

RegTech needs more dedicated funding if it is to flourish under FinTech’s rule

If RegTech is to escape from FinTech's shadow to fully flourish in its own right it needs a lot more support and funding from investors, Regit co-founder and CEO Cindy Nguyen said in a research interview with FinTech Global.

FinTech evolution, rising opportunities begin to catch private equity’s gaze

Venture capital’s domination of the FinTech sector could be under threat as private equity heavyweights begin to sink their teeth into the steadily evolving...

InsurTech tapping new personal data sources to warn clients of risks

Preventing people from being caught in a hurricane or tourists from being kidnapped are some of the radical new ways InsurTech companies could be...

Santander InnoVentures sees payments and micro lending as Latin America’s prime investment opportunities

Latin America’s unique payments situation could be a major opportunity for investors and startups according to Mariano Belinky from Santander InnoVentures, in a research interview with FinTech Global.
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Balderton eyes machine learning and social media opportunities in FinTech as future growth areas

Machine learning and social media are yet to fulfill promised impact on FinTech, but that may be set to change according to Colin Hanna...

AI, software security and B2B hold the greatest prospects in a crowded FinTech space

Radboud Vlaar, partner at Orange Growth Capital, explains how the firm has become more selective with B2C deals as it looks to invest in new opportunities across subsectors and regions, in a research interview with FinTech Global.
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InsurTech’s investment opportunities are found in back office innovation

Insurance firms are beginning to understand technology’s importance in back office processes, according to Aquiline Capital Partners Aquiline Technology Growth head Max Chee in a research interview with FinTech Global.

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Napier AI names top markets for AI-driven AML compliance

Napier AI names top markets for AI-driven AML compliance

Financial crime compliance is undergoing a significant transformation, and according to Napier AI, the markets that are making the most meaningful progress are those...

FinTech funding continues strong run with over $800m raised this week

There was 22 deals recorded in the FinTech sector this week, with a total of $806.2m raised across all deals. This represented a considerable...

SEC settlement: what investment managers must know

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has settled with a Florida-based investment manager over fraud and misleading investor disclosures, serving as a stark...
AI in wealth management: closing the implementation gap

AI in wealth management: closing the implementation gap

Despite widespread recognition of artificial intelligence as the defining technology of our era, the wealth management sector remains caught in a frustrating paradox: ambition...
CaixaBank launches GlobalView wealth aggregator

CaixaBank launches GlobalView wealth aggregator

CaixaBank has launched GlobalView, a financial positions aggregator that allows its wealth management clients to consolidate and analyse holdings across multiple financial institutions through a...

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