Lobster Money is just one of the incredible Fintech startups that are a part of the Fintech Foundation incubator programme. We sat down with co-founder Borislav 'Bobby' Abdullah to ask him about Lobster Money's plans, its challenges, and a little bit about himself.
If you’re in the Fintech industry, you’ve probably already heard the term ‘Banking as a Service’ thrown around, but what is it? Simply put, it’s a disruptive technology that is changing the face of the banking industry by allowing non-banking entities to offer financial services. Let’s take a look at what BaaS is, how it works, and some of its use cases.
Payment Services Directive 2 is a secure way to safeguard online transactions, but how does it work?
We spoke to Fiona Jelly, Founder and CEO at ComplyFirst about how Fintech startups can prepare for successful FCA authorisation. This blog brings you Fiona’s top five tips for successfully navigating the FCA’s complex authorisation process.
The emergence of PIS providers has revolutionised the payment industry, but what exactly is it? In this article, we’ll dive into the role of PIS, examples of use cases, and tell you exactly how it’s shaping the financial landscape.
Did you order online takeout last night? How about a brand new TV on Black Friday? Then you used a smart financial tech called payment rails without even knowing it. Payment rails are a core part of the digital financial landscape that are a part of most transactional services. Let’s dive into payment rails and how they can bolster your Fintech’s product offering.
We spoke to David Reiss, Director, Strategic Partnerships, at Currencycloud, about why they are supporting the Fintech Foundation incubator and the importance of cooperation in our industry.
It wasn’t long ago that creating and processing transactions across European country borders was a complex and expensive undertaking. To combat this, transfer schemes were created and implemented to unify cashless euro payments to anywhere in the European Union. This is where Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) transfers play a large role for Fintechs.
There's a shift in the financial market – more bright founders are creating unique ideas, but the level of security and risk is also increasing. It's no longer enough to launch a product and think about the intricacies of risk management down the line.
In this blog, Michael Fabricius, Solution Consultant at Enfuce, who’s also participating as a mentor in our Fintech Foundation incubator, shares five key areas that startups should consider when designing a payment card offering.
Embedded finance has become an integral part of many industries as it allows for easy access to payments. In this article, we will look at what embedded finance is, the role of BaaS, and examples of how they function in the global market.
On top of launching and maintaining an innovative product offering, you need to compete with rival businesses and offer For Benefit Of (FBO) accounts. In this article, we will explain what FBO accounts are, their benefits, and the risks and opportunities that you should be aware of.
