The Fintech 250: The most promising fintech companies of 2022
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…
State of Digital Lending Q1’22 Report
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
«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…
Central banks convene on CBDCs
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…
Indonesia’s Xendit becomes Southeast Asia’s latest Unicorn
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…
CCAF, World Bank, World Economic Forum launch second Covid-19 fintech impact study
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…
Billionaire Oleg Boyko in this self-penned article relates the triumphs and pitfalls encountered on the pathway to his success #Forbes
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…
Here’s How Banks Can Continue Winning Our Trust Post-COVID
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…
Finstar Financial Group Acquires Bank SIAB
Global investment firm Finstar Financial Group founded and chaired by businessman Oleg Boyko has just acquired St. Petersburg’s PJSC BANK SIAB (Bank SIAB) for an undisclosed sum. Through Bank SIAB,…
Always be learning: The key take-aways from our event on the State of European Fintech
“To The Point”, held last week by Tech.eu and Finstar, was dedicated to the FinTech industry in Europe. We are happy to share some of the event’s insides with you,…