Fintech
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As of November 2018, global FinTech investing reached $35.5B across 1,431 deals, a new annual high. Funding surged on the back of a record number of mega-rounds, including Ant Financial’s unprecedented $14B investment. 2018 has already minted 15 new unicorns including digital banking startup Revolut, a Mastercard Start Path portfolio company, as well as POS…
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Tech founders have warned that the UK is at risk of losing its position as the global fintech leader. Sector leaders urged the government to “not be complacent” about the country’s fintech crown, as a new survey revealed that founders were concerned about access to talent and capital and the potential impact of Brexit. A…
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As Brexit looms, UK fintech founders are pessimistic about the country’s ability to remain a world leader in the field, according to a survey from the Digital Finance Forum. Of 50 financial technology company founders surveyed by the Digital Finance Forum, 63% say the UK is the global leader in fintech. However, only 33% are…