Scotland’s finance sector keeps growth targets in sight for 2025
International promotion, fintech and stronger relationships all key to future prosperity says enterprise body chief In terms of economic uncertainty, 2024 has been a hard year to beat. The travails…
Meet the man who wants to make advanced AI financial trading available to everyone
An innovative partnership between Predictiva and the University of Edinburgh is at the forefront of a fintech revolution When asked to picture a stock exchange – whether in London, Paris,…
AI, machine learning, analytics, big data – and much more besides
A highly-demanding postgraduate fintech degree encompasses social and policy issues as well as the technical aspects – but there is no shortage of applicants Fintech, as the hybrid word suggests,…
The value of studying fintech with Saïd Business School
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, is a world leader in financial executive education and delivers a unique experience for leading professionals and organisations to drive forward the fintech agenda…
No more small change
Andrew Jackson argues that it is high time for fintech to lead the way on green finance The anticlimactic conclusion of Cop26 was that coal would be “phased down” rather…
Regional clusters of specialised excellence bolster fintech strength
Devolved nations and English regions are focusing on specific disciplines, but collaboration and cooperation are key to future success Fintech has one big advantage over many other parts of the…
The new financial tribes that banks need to know
A new survey as part of the Mambu Disruption Diaries series highlights the consumer spending habits which veteran banks can’t ignore Will spontaneity be the downfall of veteran banks? A…
Progress report: Accelerating growth and driving innovation
Disruption caused by Brexit and the pandemic hasn’t blunted the ‘spectacular’ performance of the fintech sector There is little doubt that the UK has been punching above its weight for…
Unlocking the key to successful fintech collaboration
We are in the midst of an exciting technology revolution – fintech offers the chance to develop innovative solutions to help people manage their money, increase access to financial products…
‘We cannot take our dominant position for granted …’
There was plenty of positivity about what is a dynamic new sector at the Fintech Scotland Festival – but it was tempered by the message that we can’t rest on…