Research Reports
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Fintech is a phenomenon. Just as with other sectors, the tentacles of technology have coiled their way into the financial services industry and traditional firms are feeling the squeeze. Dealmaking in the sector shows no sign of letting up. Research from the consultancy firm KPMG suggests global fintech M&A during 2017 was up sharply compared…
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The UK is viewed as a leading location for FinTech thanks to its position as both a top financial services jurisdiction and one of the highest ranked global technology hubs. It cannot rest on these laurels, as there is competition from Asia, the US and increasingly from Europe. Global expansion is essential for scale and…
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The EU spent €6.3 billion in the UK in 2017 (about £5.5 billion), down from €7.1 billion in 2016 (about £5.7 billion). As with the EU as a whole, the majority of expenditure received by the UK is allocated to ‘Smart and inclusive growth’ (42%) and ‘Sustainable growth: natural resources’ (54%). The reason England was…