RACONTEUR releases new report titled "UK Fintech"

UK Publisher of special interest content Raconteur.net releaded it report titled "UK Fintech" on 7 June 2016 online and with The Times print edition.

 

The report confirmed that the UK Fintech sector can be estimated tp be worth some £20 billion, and that the sector is now the UK’s fastest growing industry and London has become the fintech capital of the world.

 

A whole new wave of highly disruptive startups has forced established firms to rethink their business model and innovate before they are outpaced by emergent firms with greater agility. This report explores the blockchain revolution, and the innovative startups challenging financial services firms and inspiring collaboration between established firms and fintech newcomers.

 

KPMG and CB Insights publish research report "The Pulse of Fintech Q1 2016"

‘The Pulse of Fintech’ is a quarterly report created by KPMG Enterprise and KPMG Fintech in partnership with CB Insights was published in March 2016.  Given the significant interest in Fintech globally, and its ongoing evolution in terms of market drivers, technologies and potential use-cases, KPMG and CB Insights have partnered to publish the pulse of Fintech on VC investment globally.

 

The report is published quarterly and  highlights key Fintech deals, issues and challenges around the world, in addition to key trends and insights related to Fintech in key regions, including the North America, Asia and Europe.

 

The Q1 2016 report saw a big rebound in quarterly funding to the Fintech sector, with total investment in Fintech companies hitting US$5.7 billion. Globally, VC-backed Fintech companies drew $4.9 billion in funding, rising from just $1.9 billion in Q4-2015. Larger deals also spurred Fintech funding growth in Q1-2016. Q1-2016 saw 13 $50 million+ rounds to VC-backed Fintech companies, a slight rise from the 10 $50 million+ rounds in Q4-2015.

Spark Labs Global Ventures published a research report titled "Fintech Industry Report 2016"

Spark Labs Global Ventures published a research report titled "Fintech Industry Report 2016 in May 2016.

Spark Labs propose that 3 Factors drive the emergence and growth of FinTech. 

There are three main factors from a consumer perspectives that led to the emergence of Fintech innovation and startups.

Life.SREDA releases its annual Fintech research report "Money of the Future.

Life.SREDA, a fintech-focused venture capital fund headquartered in Singapore, has released its annual fintech research report detailing the major fintech trends for 2016.

 

‘Money of the Future,’ co-authored by Life.SREDA, business school INSEAD, and consultancy firm Deloitte, examines the 15 main fintech trends to expect in 2016.

 

PWC publishes research report titled 'Blurred Lines: How FinTech is shaping Financial Services'

PwC published its Global FinTech report, 'Blurred Lines: How FinTech is shaping Financial Services' on 15th March 2016. The report  assesses the rise of new technologies in the financial services sector, the potential impact of FinTech on market players and their attitudes regarding the latest technological developments. Additionally, if offers strategic responses to this ever-changing environment.

The report is based on a survey of 544 respondents, across 46 countries, comprising CEOs, Heads of Innovation, CIOs and top management involved in digital and technological transformation across the FS industry: Payments, Asset & Wealth Management, Banking and Insurance. The survey also encompasses other companies such as consultants, national supervisory and international financial institutions.

EY has produced a report that was commissioned by HM Treasury (UK) titled "UK FinTech On the cutting edge- An evaluation of the international FinTech sector".

EY has produced a report that was commissioned by HM Treasury (UK) with the objective to  compare the UK environment for FinTech against other leading FinTech hubs internationally.  The report is titled "UK FinTech On the cutting edge- An evaluation of the international FinTech sector".

 

Financial Technology – or FinTech – refers to the use of technology to provide financial services. Examples include payment services, alternative finance such as peer-to-peer platforms and digital currencies. Just as the UK is a leading financial services capital so we are also a leading FinTech capital. This report considers the UK environment for FinTech and compares it to the environment in other leading FinTech hubs (such as New York and California).
FinTech hubs are considered across four factors: access to skilled talent; investment in FinTech; government and regulatory policy; and demand.