Fintech

  • Aug152023
    What is open banking: Brown wallet or cardholder with three cards

    What is Open Banking and how does it benefit consumers? 

    Open Banking (OB) is an initiative introduced by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) – a UK government agency –…

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  • Aug252020
    Stablecoin: two women at a table chatting over their laptops

    Cryptoassets explained: What is a stablecoin?

    The cryptoasset world has become a very complex environment over the past decade or so. During that time, we have seen…

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  • Jul222020
    Investment Apps: A selection of coins, notes and a small plant seedling on a table

    A roundup of online investing platforms and investment apps

    Innovation in financial technology means that retail investors can now download investment apps to their smartphones which gives them access…

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  • Jun052020
    Money management apps: woman surrounded by helium balloon with a smiley face one covering here face

    A roundup of some the more popular money management apps 

    Innovation in financial technology has revolutionised many aspects of money management services: from online banking to mobile payments to foreign…

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  • Jun052020
    Pension Apps: Money jar on a table with a post-it note attached

    A roundup of some of the more popular pension apps

    Historically, management of your pension fund was left to professional asset managers who would make decisions around the appropriate investment…

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  • May222020
    What is FinTech: Library is a super-modern, futuristic building

    What is Fintech and how has it evolved over time?

    Many people today use Netflix, Spotify or Sky Sports, to watch movies, listen to music, or enjoy their favourite games.…

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  • Apr022020
    Initial coin offering: Investing in an ICO: a number of coins scattered across a map of the world

    Investing in cryptoassets: Initial Coin Offering explained 

    An Initial Coin Offering (ICO) is the process by which a company or consortium can raise the funding needed to…

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  • Mar312020
    Investing in cryptocurrencies: How to invest in cryptocurrency: Two grey pencils set against a mustard yellow background

    Investing in cryptocurrencies: How to invest in cryptocurrency 

    The most important thing to say about investing in cryptocurrencies is that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – the organisation…

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  • Mar172020
    What is blockchain technology: keyboard and phone placed on a desk with the word

    What is blockchain technology and how does it work? 

    For anyone who is interested in the more technical aspects of the blockchain technology which underpins cryptocurrency, then this article…

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  • Mar162020
    Examples of cryptocurrency: Gil holding two bitcoin coins to her eyes like binoculars

    Cryptocurrency examples: Six popular cryptocurrencies

    When people think of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin is quite often the one that springs to mind. It seems to have become…

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