News and Views by the Fintech Times

On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about Digital Banks continuing to capture users, how false declines are harming retailers' reputation on social media & why 40% of businesses are struggling to balance security and customer experience. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, wit...

On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about what we should expect to see from Embedded Finance this year, Curve launching a new referral programme to enable consumers to double-dip on cashback & Finotta uncovering the secrets to securing Gen-Z loyalty. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial...

On this weeks episode of News & Views, we welcome a very special guest, Ronan Donohue, Founder & Managing Director at Q4 Capital Advisors, to discuss the threat of copyright banking sites as over 2,000 have been reported in 2023, as well as how Blockchain Technology is impacting insurance providers. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global...

On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about a cashless future, Robinhood landing in the UK to offer investors fee free, 24 hour investing platform & financial inclusivity. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more cov...

On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about NatWest planning to shut down their BNPL offering, Mastercard launching smart subscriptions & the view of customer service within banking. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discov...

On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about the fact that despite there being a desire for Generative AI, less than 1 in 10 banks have established a viable roadmap & Tink urging for reduced friction, as 22% of young Brits abandon loan ‘arduous’ application process. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining glob...

On this weeks episode of News & Views, The fintech Times Podcast team speak about Amazon Web Services launching a number of generative AI capabilities, as it looks to bolster customer experiences across industries & ClearScore urging the UK government to support and broaden access to the regulated lending market. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends rede...

On this week's episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast Team speak about a new report by FICO uncovering Brits' attitudes towards fraud and cybersecurity measures, The Revolut AI-scam feature that uses sophisticated machine learning to detect if a customer is being scammed & the value of reported UK fraud doubling to £2.3billion in 2023, but the true value likely being much higher. The F...

On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Time Podcast team speak about the hype regarding BNPL and whether its dying out, how high-interest rates and a challenging financial landscape are negatively impacting female-owned businesses in the UK & how G10 Bank works as a fintech, with Dock technology, to provide digital banking services to Brazilians in favelas. The Fintech Times News &View...

On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcats team speak about the potential warnings of BNPL, as well as some of the myths surrounding it & discuss which is better: innovating with something new or evolving what you have already. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry l...

On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about concerns over the financial inclusion gap in rural areas, TechTrust launching a Fintech Talent Hub to help close the industry skill gap & Current Account Switch Service (CASS) surpassing 10 million total switches since its inception. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends red...

On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about why UK banks should be more transparent in their exchange rates & whether AI is here to stay. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and p...

On this weeks episode of News & Views, the Fintech Times Podcast team speak about HMRC readying Itself to 'intensify Tax crackdown' on Cryptocurrency sellers and holders, 85% of start-ups in the last three years relying on personal capital to kickstart their businesses, and Paymob partnering with Tamara to provide access to Tamara’s services to thousands of SMEs to enable their growth across the M...

On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about WB Directors highlighting that boards must actively consider the voices of younger generations in their decision-making, the repercussions of Binances CEO pleading guilty to charges & discuss FICOs 'FICO UK Credit Card Market Report for September 2023' revealing that credit card spend is up from last year The Fintech...

On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team discuss whether we can ever find the perfect payment, talk about the 50% drop in the number of firms upholding strict screening procedures for new customers & review Moneyhubs vision of Commercial Dashboards as a solution to £26.6billion of lost pension pots. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into...

On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about Klarnas expansion beyond BNPL, AI models being shared with the public in an attempt to battle technology-facilitated abuse & Mangopay introducing a new FX solution. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry lead...

On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about Open Banking payments, Coinbases Ambassadors Pilot Programme & Lithuanias new Fintech strategy. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and...

On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times podcast team speaks about alternative finance being a lifeline for 70% of UK SMEs, Pension Support & Challenger Banks enabling 98% of APP fraud payments. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more co...

On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about the Binance pause on UK services, payment cards longevity & UK SMEs struggling. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opp...

On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about Southeast Asian SMEs, financial inclusion & The Payments Associations manifesto advocating for enhanced innovation and collaboration in the industry. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovat...

On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about the UKs attitude to cost of living differing to Europe’s, Saga and Flagstone teaming up for an over-50s Fintech savings platform & Nigeria setting its sights on drastic digital transformation by training 3 million in tech. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining glo...

This week on the podcast, Polly, Tom and Francis discuss new research from KPMG that found firms worth under $5billion need more help in ESG assurance than larger ones, and how Coinbase has registered as a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian wallet provider with the Bank of Spain. Discussion points include: -Can fintech provide a solution to UK homes energy efficiency issues in the form of green...

On this weeks episode of News & Views, the Fintech Times Podcast team speak about UK Banks ‘inherently misaligning’ with customer needs as saving interest rates remain stagnant, HKMAs ban of Crypto firms using Banking terminology & financial education being an ‘Essential Life Skill’. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial servic...

Looking at the news from the fintech world this week, Polly, Tom and Francis discuss whether remote working is still viable, the UK govenements new ‘UK Business Climate Hub’, and what Gen-z employees really want in the workplace Discussion topics included: -How much more should the government be doing to encourage green practices in small businesses? -Do the benefits outweigh the challenges in wor...

This week on the podcast, Polly, Tom and Francis take a deep dive into the news of the week, looking at new research from Wise revealing northern SMEs pay more for cross-border payments, email phishing in the workplace and FCA warnings over loan fee fraud. Discussion topics included: -How are international banking fees impacting SME success and potential for growth? -Will there ever be an end to p...