Alan Bainbridge and Albert Weatherill highlight key trends across the banking sector and share their insights on the forces shaping deal activity. There continues to be longstanding speculation in the market about…
Investment in B2B fintech in Europe to date has reached $18.5bn in 2022, which outstrips the $7.5bn invested in B2C fintech in 2022- and experts believe this gap could grow even…
The Fintech 250 is CB Insights’ annual list of the 250 most promising private fintech companies in the world. This year’s winners are shaping the future of B2B and B2C…
Global digital lending startups saw 150+ deals for the fifth straight quarter, while funding dipped slightly. Global digital lending funding ticked down just 4% quarter-over-quarter — holding strong despite the…
«Like so many others, I find my heart broken by the conflict in Ukraine. As a Boyko, it is no surprise that my family are from Ukraine and most are Ukrainian…
Seven central banks have issued a set of reports intended to build a global consensus for the design and development of a retail digital currency. Building on an initial report…
Digital payments infrastructure provider Xendit has nabbed a $150 million Series C that elevates the company to a short list of Southeast Asia unicorns.Businesses from small kiosks (warungs) to SMBs…
Building on findings and insights from its landmark 2020 survey, the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) is once again partnering with the World Bank Group and the World Economic…
To transform from entrepreneur to billionaire, one must have the perseverance to never quit, manage one’s emotions and never fear loss. Twenty years ago, when I began studying the types…
The pandemic has forced us to rely on technology more than ever. This was a major problem for the entire economy, but especially for financial firms and banks. Read more…