Analysis
Explore in-depth fintech analysis covering industry trends, technological shifts, market developments, and company strategies. Fintech Review delivers thoughtful commentary on the ideas, forces, and innovations shaping the future of financial services.
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Is Blockchain a Revolution for Financial Services?
There is a lot of hype around blockchain technology. Some of it is driven by cryptocurrency, and most notably Bitcoin (if you have not heard about it yet, you are living in a bubble). Some of the hype comes from the potential applications of the technology in several industries. However, these two things are quite…
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Who are the top Venture Capitalists in Fintech?
If you want to assess how important the fintech industry is, follow the money. Huge investments by banks and a growing pile of cash being poured into fintech startups. And if you want to follow the money, follow the guys with the money. One notable group who is investing a lot into Fintech is Venture…
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Fintechs Go To War For Talent
It seems that a war for talent is brewing in London, as reported by Sifted. Not any kind of talent, tech talent. And this is not only happening in London, it is also the case in other Fintech hubs like Singapore or Amsterdam. Why would fintechs go to war for talent? We already know that…
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Top 5 trends for Fintech in 2020
Firstly, to really understand the growing importance of Fintech, you need to follow the money. According to estimates by KPMG, over $136 billion was invested in fintech initiatives globally in 2019. The number is most certainly going to be even higher for 2020. So what will be the 5 top trends for fintech in 2020?…
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What is Financial Technology?
Let’s start from the beginning. What do we really mean when we talk about Fintech? You will have obviously noticed that it is a very trendy topic these days. You will have read all about it in the press or elsewhere for sure. What is Financial Technology, better known Fintech then? To start with, Fintech…
