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Fintech

Articles and analysis on UK and European growth companies operating in the fintech sector, including developers of mobile banking apps, peer-to-peer lending platforms, robo-advisers, digital wallets, and blockchain-based solutions.

Opinion

Why large VC fundraises may not always be suitable for scale up companies

Luke Davis, CEO and founder of PE firm IW Capital argues why large VC fundraises aren't always the best option for company's looking to scale up.

Entrepreneurs

The Starling Bank CEO on why raising money for a bank is different

Starling Bank had to bide its time before accessing significant funding to scale.

Alternative Finance for Business

Fintech gold payment app crowdfunding £1.25 million

The start-up wants to let people spend gold in the same way as cash.

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneur interview: Christer Holloman, CEO and co-founder of Divido

Co-founder and CEO Christer Holloman on his company's plans to scale up and expand across Europe and the US.

News

Who and where are the UK unicorns?

New data shows where the UK unicorns are located and how long it took them to achieve the status.

Banking

Interview: David McCarthy, CFO at Atom Bank

David McCarthy, chief financial officer of Atom Bank talks institutional investment, fintech and fundraising.

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneur profile: Colin Hewitt, CEO of Float

Colin Hewitt, CEO of Edinburgh-based accountancy software firm Float talks us through his journey of becoming a fintech entrepreneur.

Opinion

Analysis: Fintech disruption should inspire us all

New fintech companies have galvanised business communities with record global investment of $5.4 billion registered in the first quarter of 2018.

Partner content

What could PSD2 mean for FinTech firms?

The Payment Services Directive 2, or PSD2 for short, is a European regulation aimed at improving the security of online payments and bank account access.

Venture Capital Funding

Why this fintech VC firm is seizing growth potential in Europe and South East Asia

Finch Capital is one of the few VC firms out there focussed on fintech in two very different growth markets: Europe and South East Asia. Annette Wilson explains.

Technology

Fintech is the cure to age-old business problems that plague SMEs

Here's how fintech is overhauling how businesses and consumers manage their finances. WorldFirst's Jonathan Quin writes.

Entrepreneurs

The rise of the Baltic tigers: Latvian fintech start-up DigiPulse

In this series, we highlight fast-growth start-ups in the Baltic states. Here we profile Latvian fintech start-up, DigiPulse, a new cryptocurrency catalyst.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial