London is clearly the hub of FinTech innovation in Europe. While the dollars invested in FinTech firms are growing in both France and Germany, the dollars going to FinTech startups in the UK are still leagues ahead. London also remains … READ MORE
COMMENTS [ 0 ]An independent institution, the Banque de France – the central bank of France – was founded in 1800 and is based in Paris. It has three main tasks: monetary strategy, financial stability, and services to the economy. It contributes to … READ MORE
COMMENTS [ 0 ]Goodwin Procter advises an impressive list of FinTech startups and is one of the five most active U.S. law firms advising on FinTech deals. They have expertise in every area of FinTech, including alternative lending, payments, digital currency and blockchain … READ MORE
COMMENTS [ 0 ]“If no one seems to understand, start your own revolution and cut out the middleman.”
“I’m not even sure what I want, but that’s not the point – it’s that I want it now.”
“Whenever the old gives way to the new, everybody with vested interests in the old starts crying that the world will stop. There aren’t many people with vested interests in the new.”
“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.”
“All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.”
There's a new book by @zacharykarabell on the history of Brown Brothers Harriman, which used to be an important financial institution: https://j.mp/3uPe2Ys (review behind @FT paywall)
As a judge and mentor, I'm excited to attend the virtual finale of @MassChallengeFT on June 2nd at 4:30 EDT and to celebrate the accomplishments of the amazing #fintech startups in the 2021 cohort. It's free! https://j.mp/3uOQIdv
Pomelo, a giant, grapefruit-like citrus based in Buenos Aires aiming to build a #fintech-as-a-service platform for LatAm, raised $9MM seed led by @IndexVentures and monashees: https://j.mp/2SD3Tjl Will @pomelo_latam be confused with UK-based #fintech @pomelopay?
Can behavioral economics help active managers beat an unmannaged index? @cflynnlevy thinks yes and built @Essentia_AI to prove it. https://j.mp/3fdXnqV #fintech
San Francisco-based banking-as-a-service startup @treasuryprime raises $20MM Series B co-led by @QEDInvestors and @Deciens: https://j.mp/3boSkTw #fintechnews
