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Future of FinTech: What impact has COVID-19 had on the world of FinTech?

Future of FinTech: What impact has COVID-19 had on the world of FinTech?

In this podcast, Christina Fleming and Jessica Arrol look at some of the top FinTech predictions they had identified at the start of 2020 and how those are likely to change as a result of COVID-19.

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Digital Assets in 2022-23: Key Developments & Trend Spotting in the UK, Switzerland, the Middle East & Hong Kong

Nick White

Insights
17 Mar 2023
We explore key developments & trend spotting in the UK, Switzerland, the Middle East & Hong Kong for digital assets. Read More We explore key developments & trend spotting in the UK, Switzerland, the Middle East & Hong Kong for digital assets.
Cryptocurrency: a novel option for security for costs?

Sonia Kenawy

Insights
01 Jun 2022
Is cryptocurrency a help or a hindrance in security for costs applications? Read More Is cryptocurrency a help or a hindrance in security for costs applications?
Sonia Kenawy writes for New Law Journal on cryptocurrency and security for costs

Sonia Kenawy

In the Press
16 May 2022
Sonia Kenawy writes for New Law Journal on cryptocurrency and security for costs Read More Sonia Kenawy writes for New Law Journal on cryptocurrency and security for costs
Patrick Chan writes for Asian Banking & Finance on Cryptocurrency in Hong Kong following a recent statement from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Patrick Chan

In the Press
09 Mar 2022
With the second-highest engagement after the United States, Hong Kong continues to be a significant market for cryptocurrency. Read More With the second-highest engagement after the United States, Hong Kong continues to be a significant market for cryptocurrency.
Takeaways on buy now pay later

Rory Partridge

quick reads
17 Feb 2022
The impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic has not just affected the way that we live and work but also the way we shop. One of the lasting effects of ... Read More The impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic has not just affected the way that we live and work but also the way we shop. One of the lasting effects of ...
Social Tokens: What are the regulatory challenges in the UK?

Nick White

Insights
13 Jan 2022
Social tokens are one of the latest innovations in the crypto space and have grown significantly in recent years. Read More Social tokens are one of the latest innovations in the crypto space and have grown significantly in recent years.
What does the ASA statement on crypto-assets mean for UK crypto businesses?

Matthew Blakebrough

quick reads
09 Dec 2021
What has the ASA announced?The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is the UK’s independent regulator of advertising across all media. It is respo... Read More What has the ASA announced?The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is the UK’s independent regulator of advertising across all media. It is respo...
Charles Russell Speechlys advises FairXchange on investment from United Fintech

Charlie Ring

News
07 Dec 2021
FairXchange was founded in 2016, to bring clarity and transparency to execution performance through the provision of independent data. Read More FairXchange was founded in 2016, to bring clarity and transparency to execution performance through the provision of independent data.
What does Amazon’s ban of Visa Credit Cards mean for UK consumers?

Matthew Blakebrough

quick reads
23 Nov 2021
What’s happening?If you are an Amazon customer with a UK Visa credit card linked to your Amazon account, you may have woken up on Wednesday 17th No... Read More What’s happening?If you are an Amazon customer with a UK Visa credit card linked to your Amazon account, you may have woken up on Wednesday 17th No...
The Digital Dispute Resolution Rules – How Novel Are They?

Sonia Kenawy

Insights
25 Aug 2021
Sonia takes an in-depth look at The Digital Dispute Resolution Rules Read More Sonia takes an in-depth look at The Digital Dispute Resolution Rules
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Appital Ltd on £2.5m Investment led by Frontline Ventures

Rebecca Burford

News
19 Aug 2021
Appital is an Equity Capital Marketplace which aims to bring innovation to Equity Capital Markets. Read More Appital is an Equity Capital Marketplace which aims to bring innovation to Equity Capital Markets.
The Business Magazine, Insider Media, Business South and The Surrey Chambers of Commerce report on the firm's involvement in Appital's £2.5m growth capital investment

Rebecca Burford

In the Press
19 Aug 2021
The injection will accelerate the development of Appital’s technology infrastructure, integration with financial institutions. Read More The injection will accelerate the development of Appital’s technology infrastructure, integration with financial institutions.
Breaking Banks: UK FinTech firms set out a blueprint for Open Finance that puts customers first

quick reads
06 Jan 2021
As the dust settles following the UK’s exit from the EU there is the opportunity for strategic review of how the UK can make the best of its new st... Read More As the dust settles following the UK’s exit from the EU there is the opportunity for strategic review of how the UK can make the best of its new st...
Sunak sets out post-Brexit plan to extend the UK's leadership in financial technology

quick reads
10 Nov 2020
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, set out plans yesterday (9 November) for the post-Brexit future of UK financial services. Amongst a number of green fi... Read More The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, set out plans yesterday (9 November) for the post-Brexit future of UK financial services. Amongst a number of green fi...
FCA launches review into the unsecured credit market

Jessica Arrol Caws

quick reads
05 Oct 2020
With many people shopping away their lockdown blues, it has been reported that “Buy Now Pay Later” (BNPL) FinTechs have experienced an increase in... Read More With many people shopping away their lockdown blues, it has been reported that “Buy Now Pay Later” (BNPL) FinTechs have experienced an increase in...
AML and FinTech - back in the spotlight?

quick reads
02 Oct 2020
The suspicious activity reports (SARs) filed by banks with the US treasury department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen) which were le... Read More The suspicious activity reports (SARs) filed by banks with the US treasury department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen) which were le...
Bank of England Governor ponders the digital future of money – and gives Bitcoin short change

quick reads
07 Sep 2020
In a speech to the Brookings Institution on 3 September 2020, Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England, took the opportunity to opine o... Read More In a speech to the Brookings Institution on 3 September 2020, Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England, took the opportunity to opine o...
Reports of an increased number of financial services scams during the Pandemic: a result of a move to remote services?

Jessica Arrol Caws

quick reads
25 Aug 2020
It has just recently been revealed by the think tank "Parliament Street" that the Financial Conduct Authority is currently investigating around 165... Read More It has just recently been revealed by the think tank "Parliament Street" that the Financial Conduct Authority is currently investigating around 165...
Digital challenger banks and Covid-19 – chance or challenge?

quick reads
20 Aug 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced even the most reluctant customers to start using digital banking applications. Once these customers grow accusto... Read More The Covid-19 pandemic has forced even the most reluctant customers to start using digital banking applications. Once these customers grow accusto...
Future of FinTech: Key themes for regulated FinTechs in the era of COVID-19

Jessica Arrol Caws

Podcasts
21 Jul 2020
Jessica Arrol and Jed Wilsher examine the key themes for regulated FinTechs as the COVID-19 lockdown begins to ease. Read More Jessica Arrol and Jed Wilsher examine the key themes for regulated FinTechs as the COVID-19 lockdown begins to ease.

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