Chris Skinner

JANUARY 30, 2020

FinTech investment numbers are variable dependent upon how they are counted. That number came from KPMG in 2019, who noted that most of that investment was flowing … The post London is still the major European FinTech centre appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. billion invested worldwide in over 12,000 start-ups.

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Chris Skinner

JULY 23, 2020

As a result, when I saw a great article about banks in Brazil by Contexto, who … The post FinTech challenger and neobanks in Brazil appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Bearing in mind that Nubank is the most successful neobank in the world, with 25 million users at the start of June.

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Accenture

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

As promised in our last post, today we are diving deeply into why a technology integration strategy is a critical enabler for a successful fintech acquisition and for fostering (and, ideally, for accelerating) the growth of the fintech. Historically, the banking industry has been slow to modernize.

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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. Everyone had been give a copy of my book Digital Human, and the speech was transcribed.

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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.

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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. It’s so good that I am happy to share it with y’all.

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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. FinTech investments last year peaked at over $110 billion, more than double the year before, and IPOs for firms like Uber and WeWorks are seeing valuations in the stratosphere.

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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? There’s a regular itch that I feel in the back of my neck. I scratch it, but it won’t go away. Last year, $111.8

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Payments Dive

APRIL 28, 2020

Spurred on by rapid change in government regulations and millions of underserved consumers in the finanical space, Brazil may be on the verge of becoming a major player in the global fintech space.

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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 billion appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Chris Skinner

JUNE 24, 2020

Alessandro then goes on to cite the key things that banking … The post Is FinTech getting it wrong? He claims that neobanks like Monzo and Starling are not reinventing banking at all. They’re just modifying and improving it. Focus on needs and wants appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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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? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Chris Skinner

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Nevertheless, I … The post Bank Wars, Episode XX: The Rise of FinTech appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Yoda is one of the most likable characters in the Star Wars franchise, but I’m not sure if I like the comparison. Yoda is seriously old, speaks in riddles and is tiny and wrinkled.

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Chris Skinner

JULY 30, 2020

Someone asked me what the coronavirus pandemic means for the future of FinTech. However, some may think that times are dull and boring, locked in at home and nothing going on, but there’s loads … The post What’s the impact of coronavirus on FinTech? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Chris Skinner

APRIL 21, 2020

Someone asked me what the coronavirus pandemic means for the future of FinTech. appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Chris Skinner

MAY 12, 2019

Here’s just a few recent ones: Hidden ‘shame’ of elderly scam victims – BBC News Reports of frauds on the elderly are ‘tip of iceberg’ – BBC News Bank staff ‘saving elderly … The post GrandTech: the newest FinTech market niche appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Chris Skinner

MAY 24, 2020

… The post When a FinTech CEO steps down (#Monzo) appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Some can create momentum; some can maintain momentum; some create ideas; some kill ideas; some run the business; some change the business; and so on and so on and so on. I’m an ideas guy. I could never run a business.

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Payments Dive

APRIL 3, 2023

The instant payment floodgates are about to open when FedNow launches in July, giving banks a chance to win back customers lost to fintechs, says one GFT Group executive.

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Chris Skinner

JUNE 8, 2020

Sure, most of the time it’s FinTech, banking and technology. Sure, most of the time it’s about the future, the outlook, the ideas.

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Payments Dive

JANUARY 11, 2023

fintech funding for the fourth quarter of 2022 was down nearly 80% compared to the same quarter in 2021, CB Insights said Wednesday.

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Payments Dive

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Financial Technology Association is backing a bill that would clarify that loans made through the Small Business Administration’s flagship lending program can be used to pay for fintech services.

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Chris Skinner

OCTOBER 14, 2019

In case you’re not aware, their CEO and founder has gone and now … The post Is Revolut leading a FinTech revolution … or destroying it? We hear about toxic corporate cultures and ousted CEOs on some occasions, with WeWork being the latest to get caught in the pre-IPO crossfire. appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Payments Dive

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Mobile Payments Today interviewed Victor Ho, CEO of Fivestars Marketing regarding how fintechs can help small businesses thrive in a post-pandemic environment.

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Chris Skinner

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

But when the interviewer, Erik Schatzker, asks her … The post Ana Botin of Santander on FinTech and Blockchain appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. It starts with talking about how Santander can make a difference on climate change with Ana claiming that the bank is voted the most sustainable bank in the world.

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Payments Dive

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Nonbank fintechs are pushing for access to the new federal faster payments system as its launch date next year approaches.

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Chris Skinner

MARCH 13, 2019

I can also see that … The post What does the #Brexit vote mean for banking and fintech? I can see that the country is divided, and we have real issues, but then don’t most countries? appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Accenture

APRIL 25, 2022

The post 4 powerful payments insights from recent fintech news appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations.” — Steve Jobs One way to define innovation is as a journey into….

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Chris Skinner

MAY 4, 2020

Based in Germany, … The post Wirecard versus The Financial Times: a FinTech poster child on trial appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Wirecard basically offer the platform of many other firms to offer full banking services across Europe.

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Payments Dive

APRIL 24, 2020

Small businesses struggling to work with big banks are increasingly turning to fintechs for help with access to PPP loans as well as assistance in obtaining alternative financing sources.

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Payments Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Fintechs have a put a dent into big banks, but they have a long way to go if they want to overtake them. They will need to follow these two tactics to get a fighting chance.

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Perficient

JULY 11, 2022

Here are critical facts to know about some of the most popular BNPL service platforms: Afterpay: Afterpay was founded in Australia in 2014 but was acquired by fintech Square earlier this year. Fintech enthusiasts should also keep a close watch on Apple’s newly unveiled BNPL system, Apple Pay Later. According to Kristen E.

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Payments Dive

APRIL 25, 2022

Banks have long complained that fintechs are able to offer many of the same financial services without abiding by the same laws. In an effort to level the playing field, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Monday it would invoke a largely unused legal provision.

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Bank Innovation

JANUARY 29, 2020

With nearly 200 startups, five major banks, 19 venture capital firms and representation from large tech companies like Google, Facebook, PayPal, Toronto is quickly becoming a center for fintech entrepreneurship.

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