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 […]
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 […]
How to Launch without FCA Authorisation for Quick Market Entry
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, […]
Why the Fintech Market is So Lucrative – Proving the Business Case
The Fintech market is really hot right now! Why is this the case? In this article we explore the business case for why the Fintech market is so lucrative. How Big is this Market The first thing that caught our eye is the fact that venture capitalists are so aggressively chasing the Fintech sector, indicating […]
Basel III Rules Fuel Alternative Finance
In the last article, we explored how marketplace lenders could attract Basel III type rules. Staying on the subject of Basel III, we believe that they are the very rules that are in fact fueling alternative finance such as peer to peer and marketplace lending. In this article, we look at things from the other […]
Marketplace Lending could attract Basel III type Rules?
Marketplace lending is one of the biggest success stories in financial services. The alternative finance providers facilitate loans, for borrowers, directly from investors who are looking for a higher returns. Also known as peer to peer lenders, the technology led new age lenders stepped in where banks left a huge gaping void. The outcome has […]