UK fintech unicorn valuations: Revolut v Monzo
Why is one maintaining its valuation and the other is not?
In this article, we compare the top two British financial technology companies (fintechs) that provide banking services: Revolut and Monzo…
The State of Green Fintech
Is Fintech enabling the Green Economy?
Almost three years ago, I wrote my first blog article on “Green Fintech”. At that time, I found interesting ideas, particularly in the realm of Clean Energy Money. But not much in terms of concrete actions. Things have changed…
STOs are not just the new name for ICOs
Are Security Token Offerings (STOs) the solution to the ICO problems?
An Initial Coin Offering (ICO) is a new way to fundraise with crypto-currencies/ assets for start-ups that exploded in 2017. ICOs raised $6.2B in 2017 and $7.9B in 2018. However…
Bakkt: an ecosystem for regulated digital assets
What is Bakkt?
Bakkt is a new company from ICE, the organization that owns a number of exchanges. It estimates that the digital asset marketplace could be worth around 270 B dollars…
Business plan design for SMBs
What do SMBs need to do to get their business plan right?
Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) know there are first points of contact vital to make the right initial impression. Yet, SMBs get these points wrong. The most important is the business plan…
Hedge funds need fintech partnerships
Can hedge funds turn fintech into an opportunity?
The hedge fund industry is facing disruption from fintech companies offering investors new ways to generate higher risk-adjusted returns. Hedge funds need to adapt. Hedge funds need fintech partnerships…