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Thought leadership interviews, investor analysis, event highlights and market news from across the FINTECH Circle community.
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SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
The new CISI Board Readiness Programme, powered by FINTECH Circle, offers Chartered Members and Fellows a structured route into board, non-executive and portfolio careers.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2026
Louise Holden, Founder of Ad Pontem Advisory, on where the sector is heading.
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
Tamara Kostova, Founder & CEO of AllVesta, on building the next generation of fintech.
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SEPTEMEBER 2, 2026
Lorraine Behan, Senior Legal Counsel, on portfolio careers in financial services.
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
Clare Wood, Managing Director of Ethosic Ltd, on leadership and the future of the sector.
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AUG 31, 2026
Isabell Moessler, CEO and board adviser, on advising boards through fintech change.
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July 14, 2026
Founders, investors and advisers came together for an evening of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
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July 10, 2026
The risks investors examine, from regulatory grey areas to key-person dependency, before talking valuation.
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July 4, 2026
Highlights from our annual summer drinks, hosted at Crown Agents Bank in London.
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July 2, 2026
Why predictable tax treatment matters as much as the relief itself for fast-growing fintechs.
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June 10, 2026
UK government announcements on chips, skills and communities, and what they mean for fintech.
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June 9, 2026
Homewards partners with LandAid and Salesforce to improve how data is used in prevention.
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June 8, 2026
Compute infrastructure and AI skills take centre stage at London Tech Week 2026.
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June 2, 2026
David Brown, Founder & CEO of Freedom, on reinventing retirement products.
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May 15, 2026
An exclusive night of fintech pitches and networking with investors and founders.
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May 11, 2026
A research report combining industry sources with interviews across asset management roles.
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May 6, 2026
A gathering of fintech CEOs celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship.
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May 1, 2026
Why Europe's most underestimated fintech market is becoming one of its most interesting.
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April 13, 2026
Declan Sheehy on why mindset, strategy and market reality must come before technology.
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March 31, 2026
Our UK Board Programme prepares senior leaders for roles as Chairs, NEDs and board advisers.
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MARCH 1, 2026
AI development stopped being a side experiment. It now sits at the core of how the best engineering teams operate. Not as a replacement for developers, but as leverage.
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January 28 2026
This webinar explores how financial institutions can use layered risk signals, OSINT, and behavioural intelligence to detect fraud earlier.
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January 08 2026
At the start of 2026, FINTECH Circle welcomed Ben Hakham, Partner at Trade Routes Capital, for a macro-focused discussion on finance, money, and strategic asset allocation.
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December 11 2025
In this FINTECH Circle webinar recap, we break down the key tax, regulatory, VAT, employment, incentive, and personal tax changes and what they mean for you in 2026 and beyond. With expert insights from BDO and moderation by Susanne Chishti, this post distils everything fintech companies need to remain compliant, resilient, and growth-ready.
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11 December 2025
From groundbreaking platforms to transformative financial technologies, the FF Awards 2025 showcased exactly why the UK remains at the forefront of fintech excellence.
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December 5 2025
FinTech Connect 2025 brought together the global fintech community for two days of insight, innovation, and industry leadership and FINTECH Circle was at the heart of the action.
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December 4 2025
FINTECH Circle took centre stage at FinTech Connect 2025 with a high-energy live pitching session that brought together exceptional founders, seasoned investors, and industry leaders. It was an inspiring display of talent, vision, and collaboration at one of Europe’s largest fintech gatherings.
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November 26 2025
FINTECH Circle is proud to celebrate a major achievement as our Founder & Chair, Susanne Chishti, is ranked #18 among NORBr’s 200+ Leading Voices in Payments worldwide. This recognition reflects her long-standing influence across digital payments, fintech innovation, embedded finance, and financial services transformation.
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November 25 2025
FINTECH Circle’s Chair Susanne Chishti interviewed BDO’s Fintech specialist, Carrie Rutland (Fintech Tax Lead Partner), Luke Patterson (Fintech Regulatory Lead), Matt Hopkins (Fintech Audit Lead) and Kelly Sheppard (FS Outsourcing) — to uncover the biggest tax, regulatory and operational challenges facing UK Fintechs, and how BDO helps address them.
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12 November 2025
The FINTECH Circle Investor Evening 2025 brought together leading investors, founders, and innovators for an exclusive night of fintech pitches and networking.
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October 21 2025
We are pleased to announce that we aare a supporting partner of the sixth annual Fintech Power 50 list, which names 40 companies and 10 leaders moving the Fintech industry forward.
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October 17 2025
Thinking of launching a fintech venture? You don’t need years of prep to enter the regulated space. This guide breaks down how ambitious founders can turn an idea into a regulated fintech faster than expected—by prioritising compliance, building iteratively, and leveraging smart partnerships.
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October 14 2025
Stablecoins are moving into mainstream finance—but trust remains their biggest challenge. With new regulations and rising scrutiny, Bluechip is redefining stablecoin safety through transparent ratings and its SMIDGE framework. Here’s how the future of digital money is being built on trust, not hype.
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October 10 2025
To explore what financial inclusion really means, why it matters, and how fintech is reshaping access for millions, FINTECH Circle hosted an insightful webinar with Meaghan Johnson and Alessandro Hatami, co-authors of the book Inclusive Finance. The session was moderated by Susanne Chishti, Founder & Chair of FINTECH Circle.
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09 October 2025
Our recent FINTECH CEO Dinner was a gathering of minds, a celebration of Fintech innovation, and a testament to the spirit of entrepreneurship
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September 30 2025
The EU AI Act is poised to reshape how fintechs build, deploy, and manage AI-driven products across Europe. This analysis explores what the law means for fintech—covering obligations for compliance, accountability, model risk, and how to prepare your business before enforcement kicks in.
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30th September 2025
Discover what a great night was had at FINTECH Circles "Annual Autumn drinks" co-hosted by our partner MHA on Tuesday 23rd September. Make sure to checkout the photos below
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September 09 2025
In the dynamic world of FinTech, founders face a unique blend of opportunity and complexity. From navigating regulatory landscapes to securing investor confidence, the journey from startup to scale-up demands more than just innovation - it requires strategic financial planning.
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September 03 2025
In the high-stakes world of fintech, burnout is one of the biggest threats to founders—yet it remains one of the least discussed. In our latest webinar, Mental Wellbeing for Fintech Founders, Sophia Ufy Ukor shared practical strategies to reframe wellbeing as a leadership strength, not a weakness.
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24 August 2025
The GENIUS Act defines payment stable coins as digital assets issued for the purpose of payment or settlement. Read on to learn more about it.
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30 July 2025
We spoke to Karol Gajos, CEO of Code & Pepper to get an insight on how they're changing the future of the industry.
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25 July 2025
We spoke to Igor Tomych, Founder & CEO of DashDevs to get an insight on how they're changing the future of the industry.
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10 July 2025
A revealing new report by Started PR paints a sobering yet nuanced picture of Europe’s fintech future including the UK by examining trends across the continent, from established markets to emerging hubs. It highlights both persistent challenges and pockets of resilience.
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23rd June 2025
What a great night we all had at the FINTECH Circle Annual Summer drinks held in partnership with Accenture’s FinTech Innovation Lab London.
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15th June 2025
JPMorganChase's Fintech Forward Programme is a fully-funded 12-week accelerator for early-stage fintechs, offering expert mentorship, masterclasses, and a trip to Slush 2025. Applications now open for founders across the UK.
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10 June 2025
Learn about the keynote insights, featured startups, and the vibrant networking opportunities that made FINTECH Circle Angel Investors Evening a success.
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10 June 2025
As the world of fintech continues to evolve, one truth remains constant—building trust is essential for growth.
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08 June 2025
At SXSW London, a standout panel titled “Going Overground: London’s Next Fintech Leap” brought together top fintech innovators from across the globe to explore emerging technologies, product innovation, and the future of the UK’s fintech ecosystem.
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16 May 2025
Discover how embedded finance powers fast, flexible financial solutions, helping businesses navigate complex regulations, scale effortlessly & deliver seamless customer experiences. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on transforming finance!
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08 May 2025
Discover how MHA London helps fintech startups navigate tax challenges, optimize R&D claims, and scale globally with expert financial guidance.
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05 May 2025
Discover how elite achievers in fintech drive 500% productivity gains, stay laser-focused, scale faster, and avoid burnout. Don’t miss this powerful conversation on peak performance!
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29th April 2025
The flagship event of UK FinTech Week 2025 was back for its 11th year. With over 1,500 attendees and representatives from over 70 countries, IFGS continued to attract the brightest and best from the global FinTech ecosystem to discuss and debate the crucial issues facing the sector.
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15 April 2025
FINTECH Circle celebrates the 11 startups selected for this year’s FinTech Innovation Lab London—chosen from over 300 applicants. From AI governance to cloud computing and fraud prevention, these innovators are set to reshape financial services over a transformative 12-week journey.
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14 April 2025
North Korean IT operatives are infiltrating Fortune 500 companies using stolen identities and remote roles to fund the regime and access sensitive data. Learn how it works—and how to stay protected.
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11 March 2025
Tom shared valuable insights into fintech growth, highlighting the importance of product-market fit, strategic partnerships, and understanding investor expectations.
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7 March 2025
From securing regulatory approvals to structuring watertight contracts, Chris Hill from Fox Williams provided fintech startups with a step-by-step legal roadmap for successful expansion. Want to ensure your market entry is legally sound? Explore the full insights now!
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7 March 2025
Looking to take your fintech brand global? Start by implementing these strategies and positioning your business for success in one of the world’s leading fintech hubs!
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7 March 2025
At the UK Market Entry Workshop, Susanne Chishti, Founder & Chair of FINTECH Circle, shared a step-by-step approach for fintech startups looking to scale successfully in the UK. Ready to expand into the UK? Discover the full insights in this must-read guide!
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7 March 2025
Entering the UK market requires careful planning, execution, and a deep understanding of how to tailor your value proposition. During this session, we explored six key actions fintech companies must take to ensure a smooth and successful expansion.
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5 March 2025
Our recent FINTECH CEO Dinner was a gathering of minds, a celebration of innovation, and a testament to the spirit of entrepreneurship
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3 March 2025
3 important things to consider when focusing in on the Markets when investing in the 24-hour news cycle.
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20 February 2025
At the recent Swiss Fintech Tour, leaders showcased innovative finance solutions, including real-time support for vulnerable customers and platforms for decarbonising homes. These initiatives reflect a commitment to inclusive & sustainable finance
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18 February 2025
What does it take to build a sustainable and innovative fintech? In Cracking the Fintech Code, Wasim Mushtaq and Glenn Burgess shared 20 key lessons on growth, AI, regulation, and customer trust. Read on for the insights fintech leaders need to succeed.
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14 February 2025
Asset tokenization is expected to revolutionize asset ownership and investment by enhancing liquidity, accessibility, and security. Read on to learn more about it.
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10 February 2025
This initiative aims to accelerate AI development, enhance competitiveness, and establish a strategic framework that unlocks Europe's full potential while ensuring ethical and responsible AI growth.
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5 February 2025
In 2024, while the speculative frenzy had calmed, NFTs were finding renewed purpose in more sustainable and functional applications (as below), potentially setting the stage for a more mature and diversified market.
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4 February 2025
The Innovate UK Women in Innovation Awards is celebrating 50 women leading the charge in groundbreaking industries - from revolutionary peat-free farming solutions, to continuous green electricity, to an AI-powered platform that streamlines allergy management in schools.
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21 January 2025
Florian Wimmmer shared his views on the evolving crypto landscape, explaining the need for multiple accounts and wallets to access new projects and decentralised finance.
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12 December 2024
The Fintech Capital London panel unveiled a dynamic vision for the future of fintech, emphasising the industry's shift from speculative investments to transformative technologies that bridge financial inclusion and regulatory demands.
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11 December 2024
Discover the Top 5 Tips for start-ups shared by Andy Creak, CEO of Kana Earth during the live panel discussion at Fintech Connect 2024.
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03 December 2024
In 2022, the UK registered 5.5 million limited companies (LTDs) and 4.1 million self-employed individuals, reflecting increases of 2% and 1.5%, respectively, compared to the previous year. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are rapidly growing, creating new job opportunities locally and for foreign workers.
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01 November 2024
To delve deeper into the impact of this evolving regulatory landscape, we spoke with Anastasiia Pervushyna, Director and the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) at SENDS, a major UK-based fintech company.
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28 October 2024
This partnership unites the distinct strengths of both entities—FINTECH Circle’s vast network and expertise with Started’s PR and growth strategies—with a shared goal: to cultivate innovationand leadership in the evolving fintech landscape.
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17th October 2024
Discover what a great night was had at FINTECH Circles annual "Autumn Drinks", co-hosted by our partner Cavendish on Thursday 17th Oct. Make sure to checkout all the photos below
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10 October 2024
Curious about how London's fintech sector is about to skyrocket? Discover the game-changing reforms that are opening doors for fintech companies to go public and attract major investment.
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10 September 2024
FINTECH Circle is proud to present Fintech Capital London, a news-style programme presented by Susanne Chishti & to be launched 4 December 2024 at FinTech Connect, held at London’s ExCel.
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29 August 2024
Discover essential strategies for landing page optimisation! Learn how to understand your audience, craft compelling headlines, perfect your CTAs, and leverage social proof to boost conversions.
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23rd July 2024
What a great night we all had at the FINTECH Circle Annual Summer drinks held at our partner home grown club on the 23rd July.
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01 July 2024
Discover how aligning AI with business goals and values can drive innovation, efficiency, and growth. Learn the importance of setting clear objectives, scaling responsibly, and prioritizing ethics for successful AI adoption and optimisation. WATCH VIDEO
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17 June 2024
Discover key fintech investment trends and fundraising tips shared by Susanne Chishti at the Fintech Fringe Festival. Learn about the latest industry insights, global and UK market trends, and advice for fintech startups.
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13 June 2024
What a magnificent night it was at the Fintech Awards London 2024 on the 13th of June.
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29 May 2024
Learn about the keynote insights, featured startups, and the vibrant networking opportunities that made FINTECH Circle Angel Investors Evening a success.
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23 May 2024
Our recent FINTECH CEO Dinner was a gathering of minds, a celebration of innovation, and a testament to the spirit of entrepreneurship
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17 May 2024
Watch the video below to see highlights of our “Spring Drinks” community event held on the 15th of May. Checkout the photo gallery & discover valuable insights into the direction of the Fintech industry…
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09 May 2024
At the recent Swiss Fintech Tour, leaders showcased innovative finance solutions, including real-time support for vulnerable customers and platforms for decarbonising homes. These initiatives reflect a commitment to inclusive & sustainable finance
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08 May 2024
Snugg provides a platform that assists homeowners with identifying, funding and implementing the improvements their homes need.
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07 May 2024
Kinherit aims to provide a database of assets, the “Kinvault” to assist inheritors with finding inheritance assets, such as bank accounts, that may otherwise get lost.
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06 May 2024
Revolut offers market dependant solutions focused on their retail customers and plan to extend the regions covered in the near future.
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03 May 2024
ekko stands out as a multi-award-winning sustainability champion, integrating planet-positive impacts into every payment interaction worldwide.
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02 May 2024
Serene empowers firms to proactively identify, understand & support vulnerable customers, marking a significant stride toward a more compassionate financial system.
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30 April 2024
We were honoured to be invited to talk about marketing at the Fintech Marketing Conference last week.
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26 April 2024
Diving deep into startup PR, Kimberley Waldron and Peter Ibbetson brought forth a wealth of knowledge during their enlightening discussion moderated by Susanne Chishti.
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15 April 2024
The Horizon Scandal and the Post Office. Major IT mishaps that should never happen again
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22 February 2024
Covering everything from regulatory considerations, to talent development & the evolving role of AI in decision-making; Andrew Beatty's insightful conversation with Susanne Chishti on AI & Wealth Management shed light on all the opportunities & challenges shaping the future of the industry...
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7 December 2023
FINTECH Circle was very proud to again be asked to hold a live “Dragon's Den” Investment pitching event on the main floor of Fintech Connect 2023 at London Excel on 6th December 2023.
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06 December 2023
ITN Business is proud to present Finance: Equity and Inclusion, a news-style programme hosted by Sangeeta Kandola from the ITN London studio, launched on 6 December 2023 at FinTech Connect, held at London’s ExCel.
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5th December 2023
Learn about the initiative to train nearly a thousand women in business in Africa & our recent Fintech Tour of London.
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22 Nov 2023
We spoke to Stewart Huckett, Sales & Marketing Director of Yellow Submarine to get an insight on how they're changing the future of the industry.
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16 November 2023
Madara Invest has announced the entry of a new strategic partner and investor, EuroFinance (Trading member of Deutsche Börse Group) in the fintech project.
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15 November 2023
Explore the financial landscape of 2024 with our exclusive insights. Delve into the Top 10 FinTech trends that are set to shape the industry in the coming year, offering a glimpse into the innovative advancements and transformative changes ahead. Stay ahead of the curve as we predict the future of financial technology.
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9 November 2023
What a great night we all had at the FINTECH Circle Annual Autumn drinks held at our partner Deloittes HQ on the 9th November.
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7 Nov 2023
Neha Mehta shared some valuable insights on Super Apps in her recent interview.
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1 Nov 2023
We spoke to George Slawek, Managing Director of Speednet UK to get an insight on how they're changing the future of the industry.
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25 September 2023
Discover insights from our recent Webinar where industry experts Susanne Chishti & Andrew Beatty discuss "Agility" in this transformative era, which requires not only a technological overhaul but also a cultural shift towards flexibility, innovation & adaptability...
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19 September 2023
AI is all set to bring significant changes in the FinTech sector, revolutionising the way financial services are delivered & experienced.
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11 September 2023
Sends merchants can integrate new payment method on the website, application, streaming or social account.
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01 September 2023
SEIS & EIS are incredibly valuable UK government programs that encourage investors to invest in your Fintech business.
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09 August 2023
Velmie, a fintech software provider, has released an insightful whitepaper shedding light on the Digital Banking Outlook of the Middle East.
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22 July 2023
Beware of NFT Scams! Unveiling an artist's encounter with a suspicious buyer on Instagram. Stay informed and protect yourself from the tricks played by scammers in the NFT marketplace.
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12 July 2023
We spoke to Anastasiia Pervushyna, Director/MLRO of Sends to get an insight on how they're changing the future of the industry.
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11 July 2023
Our CEO Susanne Chishti spoke at Fintech Week London back in mid June 2023… and in this insightful article we are going to share some of the Fireside chat & discussions and insights as shared by Joel Blake OBE, Eric D. Collins, and our very own Susanne Chishti on the important & interesting Fintech topic of… Inclusive ESG: The Diversity of Money.
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29 June 2023
From data analysis and insight generation to conversational flows and personalised financial advice, delve into the opportunities and challenges presented by AI.
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28 June 2023
The UK saw the largest IPO at the London Stock Exchange with the fintech company CAB Payments in July 2023
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28 June 2023
What a magnificent night it was at the Fintech Awards London 2023 on the 21st of June.
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28 June 2023
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our member Alan Nagle and the entire KYP team for their unwavering dedication & tireless efforts.
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26 June 2023
Explore the insightful talk & key moments of FINTECH Circle's "Summer Drinks". Read on to discover valuable insights on the Expert Panel topic “Global Investment Trends Explained” & don't miss the chance to find yourself & view the full Photo Gallery of the event below...
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22 June 2023
As a continuation of the previous article, we will explore how NFTs are being adopted by players in sectors such as entertainment, public services, sports and fashion.
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22 May 2023
Whilst the previous article focussed on applications for NFTs, the current article explores how different sectors have attempted to adopt NFTs and to what purpose.
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28 April 2023
We spoke to Samuel Flynn, CEO & Co-Founder of Hands In to get an insight on how they're changing the future of the industry.
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26 April 2023
We were honoured to open the first panel discussion at IFGS 2023 titled "ESG in 2023: Inaction is Not an Option" Checkout the full gallery now.
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25 April 2023
Our Annual "Spring Drinks" was a huge success. Read on to discover valuable insights on the Expert Panel topic "Exit-Planning in Turbulent Financial Times" & don't miss the chance to find yourself and view the full Photo Gallery of the event...
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22 April 2023
Explore the value of NFTs and their impact. In the current article we explore a few applications beyond digital art and brand or client engagement, how it works and what firms are currently involved.
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03 April 2023
Learn how to convert innovation into profits in the financial industry with this insightful webinar recap. Discover the challenges and solutions for fostering innovation and implementing new technologies while protecting the core business.
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30 March 2023
We spoke to Alfonso Fernandez Stuyck, CEO & Founder of Qokoon to get an insight on how they're changing the future of the industry.
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27 March 2023
Discover how Fintech start-ups can leverage Chat GPT and FINTECH Circle's expertise to enhance their marketing activities and achieve exponential growth. Learn practical tips and best practices in this must-read blog post.
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21 March 2023
Our CEO Susanne Chishti was recently featured in a podcast "The Global Discussion" with Host, Simon Hodgkins, where she shared her achievements and journey in the fintech industry...
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16 March 2023
We spoke to David Putts, CEO & Founder of OneStep Financial to get an insight how they're changing the future of the industry.
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16 March 2023
KYP and tell.money partner to deliver real-time risk monitoring for Open Banking account providers, offering greater risk mitigation and assurance to clients.
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15 March 2023
Explore the value of NFTs and their impact on brand management and DeFi in this insightful article. Discover how brands can leverage NFTs to engage customers.
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14 March 2023
Explore the recent SVB & Signature collapses and learn why they are idiosyncratic, not systemic. Discover insights into the US banking sector, including its 2x better capitalisation & the Fed's squeezing of the system.
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11 March 2023
We attended the VIP launch of Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) and heard all about the strategic vision for promoting innovation in financial services in the UK.
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February 27, 2023
We spoke to İzzettin Toksoy, Co-Founder of FINSO, to get an insight on how they're changing the future of the industry.
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24 february 2023
MELD, the first DeFi, non-custodial, banking protocol, has chosen Fintech Circle member Velmie, a Fintech software provider, to bring banking to Web3.
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21 February 2023
We spoke to Deva Balakrishnan, Founder & CEO of MoneySuite, to get an insight on how they're changing the future of the industry.
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21 February 2023
We spoke to Adi Peretz, Founder of Servr, to get an insight on how they're changing the future of the industry.
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20 February 2023
Explore the fascinating world of NFTs and Cryptos, where digital art, blockchain technology, and financial innovation converge.
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20 February 2023
We spoke to Stacey Body, Co-Founder of Aventur, to get an insight on how they're changing the future of the industry.
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15 February 2023
We spoke to Maximilian Bruckner, Head of Sales & Marketing of 21e6 Capital to get an insight how they're changing the future of the industry.
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09 February 2023
In 2023, the insurance industry has a real opportunity to adapt, innovate & thrive to meet consumers.
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31 January 2023
ResClub has selected and partnered with our member, Velmie, to launch a new investment platform.
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25 January 2023
We spoke to Craig McDermott, CEO and Founder of Idenprotect to get an insight how they're changing the future of the industry.
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21 December 2022
We spoke to Slava Ivashkin, CEO and Founder of Velmie to get an insight how they're changing the future of the industry.
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15 December 2022
FINTECH Circle member, Elementaryb closes $600k Pre-seed Fundraise
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09 December 2022
KYP and RiskRecon, a Mastercard Company announced they have entered into a global strategic partnership
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06 Dec 2022
The Data Usage Barometer 2022: The report, found that fintech companies have a growing concern about their environmental impact and that this is a major factor in determining where to store their data.
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06 Dec 2022
Here are 5 top things that you must do to keep diversity and inclusion efforts at the top of your agenda.
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2 December 2022
FINTECH Circle was very proud to be asked to hold a live “Dragon's Den” pitching event on the main floor of Fintech Connect 2022
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29 Nov 2022
The Data Usage Barometer 2022: The report, found that fintech companies have a growing concern about their environmental impact and that this is a major factor in determining where to store their data.
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28 November 2022
FINTECH Circle & ITN Business launch new co-production ‘Fintech for Good’. Launching 30th November at FinTech Connect 2022, ExCeL London
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15 Nov 2022
The Data Usage Barometer 2022: The report, found that fintech companies have a growing concern about their environmental impact and that this is a major factor in determining where to store their data.
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03 November 2022
FINTECH Circles Annual "Autumn Drinks" was held at Deloitte Legals HQ on 2nd November 2022
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01 Nov 2022
The Data Usage Barometer 2022: The report, found that fintech companies have a growing concern about their environmental impact and that this is a major factor in determining where to store their data.
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25 Oct 2022
The report, found that fintech companies have a growing concern about their environmental impact and that this is a major factor in determining where to store their data.
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05 October 2022
Have you ever wondered how to become an angel investor? Or how to expand a fintech investment portfolio?
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18 July 2022
Fintech Awards London is to recognise, attract and invest in the talented FinTech Companies & professionals working in London.
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07 July 2022
We spoke to Abdul Wadood, CEO and Founder of digitify to get an insight how they're changing the future of the industry.
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22 June 2022
Social media is a great way to generate traffic and brand awareness but it is not so easy for instant conversions or lead generation.
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20 June 2022
Want to know the Best time to Post on Linkedin in 2022? Guarantee that your LinkedIn posts get the Maximum reach by following these simple instructions
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07 JUNE 2022
In April 2022, FINTECH Circle’s CEO, Susanne Chishti hosted a webinar with Warren Barrie, Sales Director, Bulk Data Centers on the topic of “Green Data Strategies to Reduce Bills and Cut CO2 Emissions”. Warren delivered a thought-provoking presentation which we have summarized in this blog.
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06 June 2022
Whether you’re a founder, investor or hands-on expert, there’s never been a better time to realise the benefits of sweat equity...
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16 May 2022
While much of the world is still governed by the central banking system, these alternatives are providing key perks and benefits that iron out some of the kinks within that system.
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05 May 2022
FINTECH Circle & ITN Productions launch new co-production ‘Fintech for Good’
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21 April 2022
Our focus at ELEMENTARYb is to help businesses thrive in an ever-changing world through the use of intelligent technology.
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22 March 2022
Tackling the flaws in our financial system is not just for social entrepreneurs or innovators; banks, insurers, financial service providers, should support new models for financial services in collaboration with partners ‘out there.’
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16 March 2022
Show key stakeholders that you have the perfect solution for scaling and future proofing your IT infrastructure while also driving down cost and meeting your environmental and sustainability goals.
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8 March 2022
International Women’s Day. Watch the #BreakTheBias programme and serve a greater cause.
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16 FEBRUARY 2022
Most businesses are impacted by the time it takes to collect their receivables, but SMEs are suffering most as it is more difficult and relatively more expensive for them to access bridge financing solutions
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1 FEBRUARY 2022
Pursue a “BIG VISION” that’s guided by a real obsession with your customers… and NOT your competitors
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27 January 2022
Join Paragon International Insurance Brokers Ltd and Fintech Circle to get straight forward, honest, impartial Fintech insurance advice.
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20 December 2021
Press Release: SFC Capital & Fintech Circle partner to launch a £1.5 million fund for Fintech startups
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15 December 2021
Gender inequality has stopped many women from having financial independence or founding their own businesses.
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03 December 2021
FINTECH Circle & ITN Productions launch new co-production ‘Responsible Fintech’
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23 November 2021
We spoke to Lili Metodieva, Managing Director of Monneo to get an insight how they're changing the future of the industry.
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18 NOVEMBER 2021
The new wave in Fintech is #ResponsibleFintech and in the new era, it’s Women Leaders that have an advantage over Men.
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12 November 2021
Member update: Circa5000 has adopted Seccl’s technology to power its newly rebranded mobile investment application.
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11 November 2021
Not only is it possible to learn how to lead in fintech, but it is also essential. Following this logic can bring into play long-lived debates about: Are leaders born or made?
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10 November 2021
During the fast-paced, scaleup period CEO’s recognize they have five top challenges next to their daily operations.
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4 November 2021
Starting a successful FinTech firm is not rocket science. You have to concentrate on the audience’s specific needs and keep their demands in mind.
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3 November 2021
When you have traction in your home market, it makes sense to think about scaling internationally. Think BIG, THINK WORLD DOMINATION with your amazing service.
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29 October 2021
In this article, we look at some of the most prominent ways fintech is transforming the accounting industry and what this means for businesses and their accountants.
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27 October 2021
As with everything else in business, scaling – and whether you are doing it successfully is measurable.
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20 October 2021
Join this virtual Conference brought to you by FINTECH Circle and the Federation of Small Businesses, helping you rebound and flourish in 2022 and beyond.
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30 September 2021
To succeed in the fintech industry, you need to stand out despite all the competition. Here are tips that can help your business rise above the rest.
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27 September 2021
Find out how SeerBit's innovative solutions bridge the gap between online and offline payments, and what's Omoniyi's advice for anyone starting out as a founder.
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16 September 2021
Have you ever wondered how to become an angel investor? Or how to expand a fintech investment portfolio?
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9 September 2021
We’ve analyzed the current state of the financial technology startup industry. Here are some tips and tricks to navigate it — while still keeping your goals trained for the long term.
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1 September 2021
A conversation with Matthew Jaffa, FSB, about how small businesses responded to the challenges over the past 18 months, and why now is the time to innovate.
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31 August 2021
FINTECH Circle presents “Responsible Fintech” – a collaboration with ITN Productions Industry News.
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25 August 2021
We spoke to Lukky Ahmed, Co-founder & CEO of Climate X, to get an insight into his founder journey so far.
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17 August 2021
Paysme, a FINTECH Circle Startup Member, has launched its £1 million funding round on the private capital platform Globacap to expand Europe’s first-ever business-to-business Super App.
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11 August 2021
In a survey conducted by Appinio and FINTECH Circle, 36% of those who have invested in cryptocurrency only roughly understand the concept and only 25% feel able to easily explain it to other people.
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10 August 2021
Der Brutkasten sat down with Susanne Chishti and Walter Moesenbacher to discuss fintech trends, investments, green finance and the importance entrepreneurship.
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14 July 2021
Member update: The part-time, virtual course is designed for advisers, paraplanners, operations staff and administrators looking to get to grips with the basics of APIs.
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30 June 2021
We’re honoured to announce that Susanne Chishti, Founder and CEO of FINTECH Circle, has been included in the Business Leader’s Top 32 female tech leaders in the UK list!
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29 June 2021
FINTECH Circle supported the Fintech Campaign 2021 by Media Planet, launched on 29 June 2021 within The Guardian and online.
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29 June 2021
Health care has made tremendous progress in many areas, but room for improvement exists. Here are five ways the fintech sector could help spark such changes.
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8 June 2021
European fintech startup and FINTECH Circle Startup Member Quppy has closed its B-round at a very ambitious valuation of EUR 25mln.
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8 June 2021
This week's Startup Focus is shining a spotlight on Hristian Nedyalkov, co-founder and CEO of Novus!
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1 June 2021
What are the top five reasons digital transformation programmes fail?
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1 June 2021
FINTECH Circle is proud to attend the event as a media partner!
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25 May 2021
This Podcast is for anyone who is interested in the current developments of the Insurtech, Insurance, Fintech and Finance market.
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14 May 2021
Learn from experienced investors how to start investing in the most innovative fintech startups and hear from the Deloitte Legal experts about tax advantages for UK investors when investing in private companies!
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7 May 2021
This week's Startup Focus is shining a spotlight on Rob Lincolne, Founder & CEO of Paydock. Find out how thier platform is revolutionising payments.
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4 May 2021
Andries Smit is the Founder & CEO of Upside. Find out how they're changing the future of fintech!
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21 April 2021
This week’s Startup Focus is shining a spotlight on Charlotte Gerrish, the Founder of Gerrish Legal, a digital boutique law firm specialising in Privacy and Data Protection, Intellectual Property, New Technologies and Contract/Commercial law, serving clients globally with the UK and European legal needs.
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20 April 2021
New technologies have already transformed the insurance industry, whether people realize it or not.
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08 April 2021
This week’s Startup Focus is shining a spotlight on Mike Shafro, CEO of xpate.
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07 April 2021
We're honoured to announce that I. Stephanie Boyce, President of The Law Society, will be joining the LEGALTECH Innovation Conference as a Keynote Speaker!
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06 April 2021
In our recent online session with Red Points, we discussed the risk online scams present to both startups and big corporations, threats your brand is facing online and what can you do to prevent the damage.
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25 March 2021
The past year has been an education in catastrophic risk. Has this disturbance been bad news for the original market disruptors (fintech companies)?
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22 March 2021
Gihan A.M. Hyde is the CEO & Founder of Communique, a social enterprise communication startup. Read on to find out how they’re changing the future of communications!
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16 March 2021
Register for a deep dive into the Hong Kong fintech scene.
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11 March 2021
This week’s Startup Focus is shining a spotlight on Nikolaus Sühr, the CEO and Co-Founder of Kasko.
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03 March 2021
Scammers posing as your brand are becoming a significant risk to customers and businesses as they often use sophisticated techniques to make their attacks appear credible.
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02 march 2021
Startup Focus shines a spotlight on fintech founders changing the future of finance.
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26 February 2021
Published today: An independent report on the UK Fintech sector by Ron Kalifa OBE.
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24 February 2021
'Startup Focus' puts fintech founders and senior team members under the spotlight to find out how they're changing the future of finance and what they've learnt along the way.
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17 February 2021
When was the last time you as a founder sat down and reflected on your “P” aka your Purpose?
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17 February 2021
Tactics and steps to tackle brand impersonation across social media, mobile apps and domains.
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10 February 2021
We're honoured to announce that Susanne Chishti has been recognised as one of the most influental people in fintech by FinTech Weekly!
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09 February 2021
Thanks to globalisation, people have become more conscious of the environmental effects of manufacturing and consumption.
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28 January 2021
FINTECH Circle Member Update: Customers can now act on the app’s AI-powered investment advicedirectly from the app.
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27 January 2021
Nikolaus Suehr shares his observations around Insurtech so far and what we can expect in 2021.
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25 January 2021
Learn how to protect your business’ sensitive data by making any stolen data worthless to cyberattackers.
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16 December 2020
Another innovative company in our fintech ecosystem has reached a significant milestone as 2020 draws to a close.
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03 December 2020
A guest blog post by Rob Lincolne, Paydock.
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30 November 2020
FINTECH Circle and ITN Productions Industry News launch a bespoke co-production to raise awareness and understanding of the global financial technology sector, and the vital role of fintech during the global pandemic.
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12 November 2020
Themis’ latest briefing note looks at the increasing risks associated with supply chains and practical steps to mitigate those risks.
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04 November 2020
Moving towards an economic crisis by the end of Q1 2021 when government stimulus stops - what will happen then?
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28 October 2020
A webinar with seasoned investors and startup mentors sharing tips for successful fundraising and how to stand out in the crowd.
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28 October 2020
A guest blog post by Sarah Amundsson.
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26 October 2020
Learn how to successfully implement data privacy in your FinTech business!
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21 October 2020
Paying by card, mobile phone or fingerprint: What influence will the paytech revolution have on Austria and its beloved banknotes and coins?
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29 September 2020
Learn How to Train AI - Training Data Do’s and Don’ts for the Pandemic Era
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23 September 2020
The AI in a Post-COVID-19 World Report
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22 September 2020
This comprehensive, hands-on guide is the go-to resource for everything you need to confidently navigate the ever-changing scene of the booming FinTech industry.
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17 September 2020
A guest blog post by Nikolaus Suehr, CEO & Co-Founder of KASKO.
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08 September 2020
‘Fintech For All Charter’ to focus on increasing diversity and inclusion across UK FinTech.
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30 July 2020
FINTECH Circle and ITN Productions Industry News are co-producing ‘The Future of FinTech,’ a news-style programme raising awareness and understanding of the global fintech sector and the vital role of fintech in a Pandemic-informed world.
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20 July 2020
FINTECH Circle experts hope The LEGALTECH Book will help financial professionals gain significant knowledge and insight into the evolution of the fintech industry as remote working continues.
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16 July 2020
Can LegalTech solutions be used in the financial sector?
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14 July 2020
Embedding Blockchain-powered technology within supply chains could hold various advantages for the industry.
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08 July 2020
FINTECH Circle and ITN Productions Industry News are co-producing ‘The Future of FinTech,’ a news-style programme raising awareness and understanding of the global fintech sector and the vital role of fintech in a Pandemic-informed world.
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01 July 2020
Joint study to provide timely data and actionable insights on how the pandemic has affected the FinTech industry globally.
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30 June 2020
Join FINTECH Circle and Moody's webinar on 9 July!
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26 June 2020
Seven ways fintechs can survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
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22 June 2020
An analysis of innovation in financial services and importance of collaboration between traditional financial services companies and fintechs.
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17 June 2020
The challenges and opportunities that the pandemic brings to fintechs in emerging markets, and what they can do to survive it.
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22 May 2020
The Book is the result of globally crowdsourcing the most cutting-edge artificial intelligence knowledge.
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05 May 2020
When assessing applicants’ financial reliability, lenders globally have traditionally relied on a limited range of data sources.
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30 April 2020
Frustrated by his interactions with large companies, Stuart Sheppard gives his view on the future of customer support in a post-Covid world.
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29 April 2020
An insightful session adressing the impact of international turmoil on a global industry.
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29 April 2020
How is the industry supporting small businesses and the self-employed in areas they need help the most?
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21 April 2020
Which areas of our industry could gain traction during the crisis?
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31 March 2020
A few countries have been tentatively testing the e-currencies, which more recently have started reaching fruition. So why is the idea being considered by central banks?
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31 March 2020
Competition rule number one is, don't be number two. Is peer-pressure the only explanation for the persistency to increase footprint in the US?
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23/03/2020
A cofounder, falling victim to the very problem his company intends to solve.
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21 March 2020
How can top financial services management embrace diversity and financial technology innovation while facing the potential risk of a global recession triggered by the Coronavirus pandemic?
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17/03/2020
I came across a fascinating video interview with a globally leading Genetics Professor Josef Penninger, Head of the Life Sciences Institute of the University British Columbia in Vancouver who together with the Austrian biotech scale-up APEIRON Biologics have developed a medicine against severe lung failure (pneumonia) which can affect the 5% critically ill patients who get the coronavirus.
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09 March 2020
VC investors are gearing up for bigger, more strategic deals as the industry matures.
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04 March 2020
In a new investing era defined by automation, algorithms and Big Data, where evolution is more like a (r)evolution.
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25 February 2020
After over a year of crowdsoucing a global network of payment thought leaders to write The PAYTECH Book the day had come for us to meet each other in person and celebrate the official launch in London
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24 February 2020
Financial infrastructure plays a critical role in a countries economic development and stability. Fintech infrastructure could evolve in two ways.
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17 February 2020
News flash: we’re all living longer. Yes, okay, that deep insight won’t come as much of a surprise – but the extent of our ageing population might. By 2042, nearly one in four of us here in the UK will be over 65.
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14 February 2020
Paytech innovation has brought financial services to individuals and the types of businesses that previously would have found it difficult to receive money digitally whether from a lack of access to the necessary technology or prohibitively high fees.
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10 February 2020
The complexity of the B2B payments environment has been ripe for digital transformation but with banks only making incremental improvements to corporate transactions.
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10 February 2020
Automation is increasingly visible in aspects of financial services firms. The deployment of robotic process automation (RPA) has a number of advantages.
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05 February 2020
Fintech is growing but the risk of this is high. Having identified increased risk, the regulatory authorities are making efforts to control this risk.
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30/01/2020
A FINTECH Circle round up of this weeks fintech news highlights
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29/01/2020
FinTech is disrupting many corners of financial services, but little is known about its emerging role in changing the working capital landscape.
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27 January 2020
China is a unique case for many practices - the regulatory landscape is no different. Watch this video to learn more about this unique regulatory landscape.
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23/01/2020
A FINTECH Circle round of the latest fintech news highlights
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23/01/2020
Connecting with the Chinese influencer ecosystem should be one of the first steps for overseas fintechs when trying to enter the market.
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23 January 2020
The emergence of new technologies coinciding with the millennial generation coming of age has turned out to be a golden age for industrial re-imagination.
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16/01/2020
The only globally crowdsourced book on the future of payments is out now, offering comprehensive understanding of a rapidly evolving industry at the centre of global commerce.
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13 January 2020
Payments are increasingly expected to become more or less invisible. Financial processes are becoming more sophisticated and frictionless.
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09/01/2020
Central bank digital currency trials, open banking and automotive in-car payments have the potential to revolutionise payments this year
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08 January 2020
Fintech innovation driven by non-bank entities is progressively deconstructing the walls that have traditionally surrounded finance.
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06 January 2020
AI has revolutionized the way we carry out tasks. Communication and financial transactions have become faster, cheaper and more accessible.
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20 December 2019
Since the rise of fintech, the focus on financial inclusions has been vast. However, almost a decade on, 1.7bn people globally remain unbanked.
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20 December 2019
A FINTECH Circle round up of 2019's fintech highlights including record investments, Big Tech plays and fintech acquisitions
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19 December 2019
Blockchain technology has a lot of potential, and the global finance industry has not failed to seize opportunities to maximise its use.
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18 December 2019
Trends in adoption of technology in the wealth and investment sector hints at how the FinTech wave is being underestimated.
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09 December 2019
Fintech startups have been proving themselves as a threat to financial institutions for a few years now. More recently big tech has become involved too.
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2 December 2019
The FCA must ensure it communicates clearly that merely being allowed to enter its sandbox should not be viewed as a stamp of approval in itself in the UK.
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27 November 2019
Various legislative changes affect the legal industry. Legaltechs increasingly find solutions to AML and GDPR issues, creating an industry ripe for change.
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25 November 2019
Traditional banking products, such as savings and cash deposit accounts are being taken and enhanced by fintechs. The rise of online banks, such as Ally Financial, Wealthfront, Betterment and Robinhood, has led to an increase in high yield savings accounts. They compete by offering above market average interest, lower required minimum deposits and no monthly maintenance fees.
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19 November 2019
Share you views on fintech trends in 2020 in our survey and help us predict how the industry will grow and evolve, what trends will influence that change, and what areas will see the most interest and growth.
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12 November 2019
Incumbent intrepreneurs look to transformation trends that will keep banks future proofed while challengers and tech giants move in on a fintech market where banks have lost a quarter of the payments franchise to new players.
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11 November 2019
Fintech is challenging the way traditional financial regulation is conceived. Disruption is having an impact not only on the structure and functioning of the financial system, but on the role that regulators and financial supervisors must play.
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8 November 2019
Incumbents vs. fintechs. How are industries winning over the largest workforce demographic: The millennial market? What lessons can be learnt?
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8 November 2019
A FINTECH Circle weekly round up of the latest fintech news, with headlines, summaries and links to the leading articles trending online.
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06 November 2019
Fintech Connect sat down with Lisa Frazier who leads innovation at Wells Fargo.
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05 November 2019
For highly regulated industries like fintech, cloud companies can be helpful local partners to support and guide foreign companies through the regulatory and technical challenges of expanding into new territories.
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04 November 2019
Researchers are already trying to develop technology that is resistant to quantum hacking, and on the flipside of that, it’s possible that quantum-based cryptographic systems would be much more secure than their conventional analogues.
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FINTECH Circle weekly round up of the latest fintech news, with headlines, summaries and links to the leading articles trending online.
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31 October 2019
What should tech businesses consider on the road to growth glory?
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29 October 2019
The mass adoption of mobile payments both online and in-store has paved the way for a tech savvy population that is leap frogging the banking system to access financial services. Like with some popular challengers in the UK, mobile first is becoming mobile only.
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28 October 2019
Most academic databases capture information at lower frequencies such as daily, or weekly. However, because this database would support a High Frequency Trading class, tick-by-tick data was necessary.
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25 October 2019
A FINTECH Circle weekly round up of the latest fintech news, with headlines, summaries and links to the leading articles trending online.
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24 October 2019
Video analysis by FINTECH Circle and KAE.
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21 October 2019
The high volume of direct contact that customer services has puts them in a unique position to understand what customers want and how new products are working. A culture of innovation should be embraced by the whole organisation if this feedback can be actioned in a timely manner.
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18 October 2019
A FINTECH Circle weekly round up of the latest fintech news, with headlines, summaries and links to the leading articles trending online.
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17 October 2019
The legal ecosystem is witnessing a fundamental shift with service delivery models being transformed at a pace never seen before.
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15 October 2019
“Always be shipping” is the big tech mantra. As the cycle of innovation, funding and scale never stops an organisational shift in culture is needed to be continuously transforming.
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11 October 2019
Video analysis by KAE and FINTECH Circle.
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A FINTECH Circle weekly round up of the latest fintech news, with headlines, summaries and links to the leading articles trending online
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08 October 2019
The top five reasons why digital transformation in banks fails.
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08 October 2019
Following the financial crisis the field of banking regulations was extended from the traditional objectives of financial stability. AI as a facilitator.
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A FINTECH Circle weekly round up of the latest fintech news, with headlines, summaries and links to the leading articles trending online
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02 October 2019
Fintech deals between Europe and China have recently highlighted the importance of domestic partners while integrating into some of the largest digital platforms, banks and payment networks in the world.
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01 October 2019
As of Oct 2019 we have exceeded our target of 50% female representation in senior management which we are very excited about as diversity is a key criteria of FINTECH Circle’s success
Read more →27 September 2019
A FINTECH Circle weekly round up of the latest fintech news, with headlines, summaries and links to the leading articles trending online
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26 September 2019
UK-China dealflow highlights as regulatory and technological bridges are forged through partnerships for a more connected global fintech ecosystem
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24 September 2019
The macro trend of financial regulation opening in Europe is also being seen in Asia with fintech startups, banks and money transfer companies competing to meet the growing demand for global remittances
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20 September 2019
A FINTECH Circle weekly round up of the latest fintech news, with headlines, summaries and links to the leading articles trending online
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19 September 2019
How can UK fintechs compete with the scale of Chinese tech giants such as Tencent and Alipay? What differentiates UK and US approaches vs the likes of China and Singapore?
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19 September 2019
Five Europe-based startups will travel to Hong Kong in February after successfully being shortlisted at JUMPSTARTER 2020 semi pitch event in London.
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18 September 2019
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the areas of predicting legal and judiciary decisions is rapidly evolving.
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13 September 2019
A FINTECH Circle weekly round up of the latest fintech news, with headlines, summaries and links to the leading articles trending online
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09 September 2019
A recent report indicates that digital-only bank account holders are using them for secondary accounts. What are they using them for and what will make them switch fully to digital-only banks?
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06 September 2019
With new entrants in the market, the legal fraternity is on the cusp of finding new business models to enhance services for customers and professionals.
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30 August 2019
A FINTECH Circle weekly round up of the latest fintech news, with headlines, summaries and links to the leading articles trending online
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29 August 2019
As the technological evolution rumbles on, legal and technology firms and have started to decipher client needs around legal data. Shaun Murray discusses what this means for the financial markets.
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20 August 2019
The anti-money laundering directives have put the onus on financial institutions to provide more information on the transactions of their clients and for not taking the top-level client at face value, investigating who the Ultimate Beneficial Owner is. Nicholas Stein talks about Discovering the Ultimate Beneficial Owner structure in minutes.
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19 August 2019
A great opportunity for startups to participate in one of the world's biggest competitions, explore Asia and connect with Alibaba!
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14 August 2019
The need for secure computer-based information systems has been with us for more than half a century. George Raikos discusses privacy and security in our latest guest blog post.
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08 August 2019
Jimmy Desai has been shocked in recent years to read headline upon headline discussing instances of technology recording our conversations. Here he talks about the impact of the Internet of Things on our Data Privacy.
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05 August 2019
Following a successful 2018 event, the FINTECH Bridge China - UK Conference is back and will take place on 27 February 2020 in London
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02 August 2019
A FINTECH Circle weekly round up of the latest fintech news, with headlines, summaries and links to the leading articles trending online
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02 August 2019
Interview with Susanne Chishti, CEO of FINTECH Circle and Non-Executive Director at SafeCharge with the SafeCharge executive team Yuval Ziv (CCO), David Avgi (CEO) and Tsach Einav (CFO)
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30 July 2019
The worldwide LegalTech market is growing rapidly and will disrupt the legal market environment. Andreas Fillmann discusses LegalTech versus GDPR and AML.
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25 July 2019
In July 2019 Heads of Innovation and Digital Transformation from leading banks in UK met up for an insightful morning roundtable on Enterprise Innovation.
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12 July 2019
The Fintech Unplugged podcast series are co-presented by two of the most respected and outspoken leaders in the payments industry, Robert Courtneidge and Suresh Vaghjiani, who go head to head to answer difficult and controversial question.
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02 July 2019
FINTECH Circle is Europe’s 1st Angel Network focused on Smart Capital, bringing investors together with the best fintech entrepreneurs.
Read more →27 June 2019
In the UK and USA alone there are over 100m people classified as financially struggling or squeezed. This population struggles to keep up with bills, they fall behind on repayments and enter arrears with less than $100 in savings. Steve Bradford discusses designing solutions for the financially squeezed.
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24 June 2019
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems have been shown to effectively and invisibly algorithmically discriminate against customers on the basis of gender and race, reinforcing existing barriers to social and financial success. Robert Robinson discusses bias and discrimination with Artificial Intelligence.
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20 June 2019
The current Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 'automated decision-making' systems have the capability to generate remarkable benefits for society. However, artificial intelligence also gives rise to specific risks. Mihaela Breg talks about trustworthy artificial intelligence.
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20 June 2019
London hosted the 10th Economic and Financial Dialogue between China and the UK this week to discuss global collaboration, supporting a multilateral trade system with a strong fintech focus.
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19 June 2019
FINTECH Circle helps organisations build stronger fintech ecosystems through industry connections, strategic partnerships and innovation expertise.
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18 June 2019
The Chinese State Council’s targets for the growth of China’s Artificial Intelligence confirms their high expectations for its development. Marta Ziosico discusses the implications of China’s Artificial Intelligence strategy domestically as well as internationally.
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17 June 2019
In a world where everyone is talking about the limitless possibilities of Artificial Intelligence and potential opportunity this can bring to people’s lives, are we creating a language that the very few can understand or even access? Louise Smith on what is beyond the technology.
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10 June 2019
The world is such a beautiful place: you have artificial intelligence and undiscovered Amazon tribes living in the same time on the same planet. Laura Manescu asks does a future without technology exist?
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10 June 2019
One of the more substantial barriers to financial innovation is regulation. Kyle Hauptfleisch discusses how AI coupled with machine readable regulation could overcome this barrier.
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06 June 2019
With the rise of digital banking and new financial players such Grab Finance, Ovo, Go-Pay, Ant Finance, WeBank entering the South-East Asian market, traditional lenders now need to invest heavily into technology to play catch-up to their internet-era counterparts. Karl Li talks data, AI and lending in South-East Asia
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06 June 2019
Democracy has seen a wave of crises: unequal globalisation gains, growing economic and social inequalities, left-right polarisation, political stalemates, and rising populism. Julian Osborne talks about the part AI plays in this crisis.
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05 June 2019
The convergence of AI, machine learning, quantum computing and distributed ledgers will have a transforming impact on our society. John Hooks discusses.
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05 June 2019
Hamad Alzeera’s short story about a family, Adam and Eve, having their first baby born Hope, born in 2030, who will later grow to become a future global FinTech influencer.
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04 June 2019
12 June 2022, 10.18am - Gavin Spitzner delves into a day in the life of an AI enabled wealth manager.
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The use of AI in financial services will continue to grow across the board. Djamila Amimer talk about the evolution of financial services in the face of AI.
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03 June 2019
How is it that algorithmic bias is one of the hottest topics in artificial intelligence right now? Isn't the point of using machines to make fair decisions removed from human bias? Aren't machines neutral after all? Caryn Tan discusses the ethics around AI.
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03 June 2019
One of the most significant sources of income in retail banking comes from lending, but that does not come without risk and time-consuming activities. Antonio Gaspar discusses how AI could streamline this process.
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30 May 2019
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing financial services. This also represents a challenge to business governance that extends to how risk management is applied.
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30 May 2019
When combining Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) and Regtech, two of the most hyped concepts today are mixed. Ake Freji explains.
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29 May 2019
There have been amazing leaps in AI technology within the Fintech sector over the past few decades. Anand Rao talks about fintech in the age of superhuman intelligence.
Read more →29 May 2019
Yahya Mohamed Mao talks about how AI-driven trends for the future will favour the omnipresence of cloud computing.
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28 May 2019
Artificial Intelligence is becoming more commonly used in a variety of financial applications. Not just in identification and authentication but also in communications and complex services like risk analysis and insurance claims.
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28 May 2019
Intuitive Intelligence (II) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Dr Manj Subiah discusses what they are, why they matter and the common link between both.
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23 May 2019
Panos Skliamis gives his opinion on the debate initiated by the US Treasury Department on a radical overhaul of financial technology regulations, so as for innovative fintech solutions to be facilitated.
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