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Why Financial Services can’t Ignore Cyber Security Risk

Cybersecurity is the Biggest Concern & Threat Cyber Security risk has made it to the Number #1 biggest operational risk for organisations (large and small) across different sectors of the financial services industry, according to an annual study that Risk.net carries out by surveying operational practioners across the globe. Their study found that data loss …

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ICO Regulation and Risk Landscape | Vedanvi

ICO or Initial Coin Offering has taken the world by storm. In 2017, this nascent market went mainstream.  Over $3.5 billion was raised through ICOs last year.  Top 5 ICO funding projects include: Filecoin raised $257 million in September 2017.  They provide blockchain based data storage Tezos raised $232 million in July.  They created a …

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If you’re thinking of Starting a Business in 2018, then Read This!

Starting a business in 2018?  Just thinking of starting one? I’ll show you why you absolutely have to consider launching a financial services venture, if a startup is on the horizon. Have you ever thought about starting a financial services business, but thought it was too overwhelming? Do you fear the complex regulatory environment? You think …

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What is Peer to Peer Lending?

Peer to Peer Lending is one of the fastest growing segments of the Fintech sector. However, its surprising to see that there is a huge segment of teh population that still doesn’t have a firm grasp on what Peer to Peer lending actually is?  This article hopefully answers your questions or helps to educate you …

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What to Consider before starting a Fintech Venture

A Fintech venture is exciting, regardless of whether you are a startup or an incumbent looking to diversify into this new disruptive space.  That said, launching a Fintech venture is a challenging task that needs to be approached with careful strategy and planning. It’ll come as no surprise when I say that the current financial …

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Are “Uniroaches” the future of Fintech?

As the disruptive world of Fintech teeters on the cusp of greatness, two very clear business models are emerging. The golden, growth-fuelled unicorn and the die-hard cockroach. I believe that neither are the future of Fintech. I believe that a new breed of Fintech firm is in the making. Growing into the future of Fintech …

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Leave a Legacy and Build a Fintech Fortune

Change the world – Challenge the markets – Beat the system The financial system needs massive change. The monopoly on the global flow of money held by monolithic institutions makes us all vulnerable. Two billion people around the world aren’t even included (currently unbanked) and those that are, you will often find they aren’t getting …

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Fears and Frustrations of Starting a Fintech Business

Fears and frustrations of starting a Fintech Business plague most entrepreneurs or entrepreneurially minded individuals who may be in a high powered job right now looking to make a meaning SHIFT in their life. Developments in the disruptive Fintech field are boundless and captivating, yet complex regulation and stiff competition can put off the hardiest …

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Three Things that Fintech Firms get Wrong

They underestimate the vital importance of regulation   Generally speaking, no one likes regulation.  However, for the alternative finance sector, these regulations may have actually contributed to it’s rapid growth.  Benefits of regulation are: Competitive advantage, as weaker players are weeded out, or lose market share because of non-compliance; Improved systems and controls required by regulations, …

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What is the driving force behind the massive growth in Fintech?

To fully understand the question “What is Fintech”, it’s advisable to take a closer look at the driving forces brining about such disruptive change in financial services? Major Fintech Driving Forces The Millennial or Generation Y, shaped by technology and the openness of social media, are now at a stage in their life where they …

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