Fintech in 2016: Collaboration, Investments and Regulation Grow Up

[kreslik.news]

From P2P platforms and other alternative lending solutions to payments providers and robo-advisers, 2016 saw a flurry of activity in the fintech sphere. Fintech startups have become attractive not only for venture capitalists, which have traditionally dominated funding in this sector, but also for mainstream investors who are now firmly involved in pursuing the opportunities presented by emerging technologies.

Regulators are in turn focusing more efforts and resources on these rapidly evolving solutions to protect the customer-centric experience that this industry has talked about for years.

In this article, we’ll try to highlight key fintech prospects and challenges around the world, as ... (read more)