Fintech

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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Fintech Startup is a Misconception

Fintech startup is what often comes to mind when thinking about this sector. This industry is, relatively speaking, the new kid on the block when compared to a financial services system that has existed in the same form for hundreds of years. But don’t let its newness fool you into thinking its revolutionary potential is …

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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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Fintech Firms: Don’t underestimate regulation

Its easy for high growth Fintech firms to get so caught up in what is fueling their growth, that its easy to overlook detail.  Regulation is one of these details that can be missed, if these firms don’t have a solid foundation and systems to ensure that they always stay on top of a complex …

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Exploring the barriers to entry in Fintech

Regardless of how lucrative a market is, high barriers to entry in Fintech often makes it less viable or significantly increase the cost of entry.  In my opinion, there are only three fundamental barriers to entry in Fintech: Capital or the seed money to launching the business. Unlike traditional financial serves businesses, such as a bank …

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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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How to Launch without FCA Authorisation

How can you launch without FCA Authorisation.  The Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA) says any firm or individual who carries out a regulated activity in the UK (this includes dual-regulated firms) must be authorised or registered by them, unless they are exempt. Any financial services firm can launch without FCA Authorisation, as an early market …

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Can Marketplace Lending Survive the Storms Ahead?

As marketplace lending has expanded at exponential rates, those early –  once favourable – sentiments towards these “new kids on the block” have hardened. The sharks are sensing the smell of future blood and are already circling in advance of an anticipated (but as yet unknown) crisis erupting that decimates those lenders associated with marketplace …

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