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By now, we all know that there is a revolution in finance and technology. It’s no secret that the Fintech industry is booming and the banking sectors all over the world are changing. Personally, i have to say that so far, i consider myself a happy consumer. The idea of making payments right from my smartphone, (thanks to the mobile payment platforms) has indeed made my life easier.
The talk about Fintech is not just about the bitcoins, the latest ‘hot’ startups in this sector or even the billion dollars invested in this space. It’s much more than that. (Read on)
Not long ago, i came across an article describing how ‘Fintech as a label is becoming increasingly problematic’. The article is about clearing the confusion about what ‘Fintech’ really is. It discusses the importance of understanding and interpretation of the term ‘Fintech’. It doesn’t just mean startups in the financial services sector. It also comes in other varieties around the world, such as alternative forms of finances/ lending. (Read on here and here)
Then there are concerns about Fintech Companies being overvalued. According to a report by Investment bank GP Bullhound, there are now 39 Fintech companies valued at over a billion dollars. (Who are the global Fintech leaders? Read on)
With that in mind, another interesting question i believe is worth asking is- Whether or not Fintech is overhyped? And how does one know? I came across an informative article on the LSE’s (London School of Economic and Polical Science) blog which describes 7 ways to identify Fintech technologies that do not deserve the hype. With consumer orientation forming the basis of a large number of Fintech firms, it makes sense to ask ‘What works for consumers and what doesn’t?’ (Read on)
