899 Results from /startups
Katherine Chan CEO at Juice
Financial inclusion has been a fintech buzzword for years, yet 2025 appears to be the one year where we finally see real momentum… or maybe not. As governments, banks, and fintechs try out various methods of plugging financial gaps, the question is: are we really heading in the right direction? Throughout the UK, policymakers have made financia...
21 February 2025 /startups /inclusion Fintech
Ekaterina Andreeva Software Engineer at Kriya Finance Limited
Digitalization Trends in B2C and B2B B2B eCommerce – or products and services exchange between companies via electronic platforms – is growing at a towering rate. According to Statista’s report, its share in the B2B e-commerce market in the UK rose to 46% in 2024 from 33% in 2023 and it is projected to be 56% by the end of 2025. That is quite an ...
20 February 2025 /startups /inclusion Fintech
Ivan Aleksandrov CSO | Fintech Licensing, Core banking & BaaS at Advapay
This article offers insights into the number of e-money and payment institution licenses issued in the EU in 2024, along with a three-year comparison. If you're evaluating the best jurisdiction for your business, this comprehensive analysis will help you make an informed decision. Licensing Data Used in the Analysis This analysis presents combined...
18 February 2025 /regulation /startups Fintech
Joris Lochy Product Manager at Intix | Co-founder at Capilever
A few weeks ago, I was discussing the challenges facing the Belgian company Agfa-Gevaert with colleagues. Once a cornerstone of the Belgian economy as a leader in photographic materials, the company now faces the repercussions of declining sales. Over the next three years, it plans to cut nearly 530 jobs. Agfa-Gevaert’s struggles symbolize a broa
17 February 2025 /startups /predictions Financial Transformation
Kristine Jakovleva Chief Marketing Officer at Advapay
Canada's Money Services Business (MSB) registration is gaining traction among fintech entrepreneurs looking for a swift and cost-effective way to enter the financial services market. This article explores the benefits and drawbacks of launching a business under the MSB registration, comparing it to licensing options in the EU. Advantages of MSB Re...
17 February 2025 /regulation /startups Fintech
2025 is a defining moment for fintech. Indeed, the sector is innovating wildly, driven by embedded finance, alternative lending models, and AI; it's also being reshaped by new regulations and shifts in funding. The last year has been a real test of the resilience of financial services as investments start to tighten, economic uncertainty increases...
14 February 2025 /startups /predictions Fintech
Having spent over 2 decades in banking and financial services, I have seen how financial models evolve, but never at the speed seen today. AI is reshaping credit risk assessment, offering a more effective approach to evaluating businesses that operate outside conventional frameworks. SMEs, particularly digital-first companies, have long faced barr...
07 February 2025 /ai /startups Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Retired Member
In the summer of 2022, a young marketing executive in London, eager to revamp her wardrobe, clicked “Pay in 4” at checkout. The process was seamless—no credit check, no hassle, and most importantly, no immediate cash outflow. Fast forward six months, she found herself juggling payments across three different BNPL providers, struggling to keep up a...
05 February 2025 /payments /startups Fintech
Alex Kreger Founder and CEO at UXDA Financial UX Design
Today’s Fintech disruptors and neobanks are igniting our brains’ reward centers with flashy visuals, gamified challenges and social interactivity that practically beg us to keep coming back for more. This is the effect of “Dopamine Banking,” where finance meets emotions and entertainment, and every tap of your smartphone is engineered to delight a...
03 February 2025 /retail /startups Innovation in Financial Services
Roman Eloshvili Founder and CEO at XData Group
The global SaaS market is expected to surpass an impressive $702 billion by 2030. Considering the number, it becomes unsurprising that many entrepreneurs wish to ride the wave of launching a successful SaaS startup. However, it can entail a number of challenges that funders have to be prepared for. In this article, I will explore the important fa...
31 January 2025 /startups /predictions
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