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The Fintech Magazine Issue #38
In this issue of The Fintech Magazine, we reflect on when Money 20/20 Europe first opened its doors in Copenhagen in 2016, and were blissfully unaware of the seismic year that lay ahead.
Within weeks, the UK voted narrowly in favour of leaving the EU, triggering years of business turmoil and national anxiety. By November, Donald Trump had won the Presidential election, moving into the Oval Office. A decade later, the political landscape seems eerily familiar, a true “Groundhog Day,” with Trump back in charge and the UK discussing rejoining the bloc.
However, in the world of finance and technology, the narrative has fundamentally shifted. Fintech has definitively moved on. James Grant’s entertaining retrospective of Money 20/20 Europe’s history, co-written with Bryony Naylor, chronicles the spectacular growth spurt witnessed across the industry. This issue highlights the evolution of those early, “baby-faced startups”—who attended the first event with what many dismissed as impossible dreams, into global players shaping the future of finance.
This progress was palpable at the Temenos Community Forum, where we recently returned to the Bella Center in Copenhagen, the very location of that inaugural Money 20/20. The mood was one of decisive action, where no idea was dismissed as ‘blue sky’ thinking. Quite the opposite is true today. Major institutions, Tier 1 and Tier 2 banks alike, are now as aggressively focused on digital transformation as the most advanced fintechs. They are eager to embed the latest technology into their product design, streamline business workflows, and enhance customer experience (CX).
The Fintech Magazine Issue #38 delves into this collaboration and architectural overhaul. We feature exclusive insights from two giants of the banking industry, Swift and HSBC, who detail their strategy for adopting not merely new software, but an entirely new operating infrastructure for modern banking. This pivotal shift confirms that the once-impossible dream of fintech is now the architectural reality of global finance.
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- Triple Point Supports Pelican Capital’s Investment in Steplab with Debt Facility Read more
- Victoria Barnard Joins Somo as Head of Networks & Clubs at a Pivotal Moment in the Company’s Continued Growth and Evolution Read more
- African Cybersecurity Company to Help UK Firms Reopen African Payment Corridors as Fraud Liability Rules Tighten Read more
- Previsico Appoints Mark Trumper as CEO to Lead Next Phase of International Growth Read more
The Fintech Magazine Issue #38
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Triple Point Supports Pelican Capital’s Investment in Steplab with Debt Facility
Triple Point, the innovative investment manager specialising in private markets, has originated a senior debt facility to support Pelican Capital’s backing of Steplab, a high-growth UK-based platform for schools. The platform provides instructional coaching and professional development to help schools improve teaching outcomes.
Victoria Barnard Joins Somo as Head of Networks & Clubs at a Pivotal Moment in the Company’s Continued Growth and Evolution
Bringing a wealth of experience across the specialist finance sector, Victoria has built an impressive career working with networks, clubs and some of the most recognisable lenders in the bridging and commercial space. Known for her deep industry relationships and hands-on approach, she has consistently delivered value by connecting brokers, lenders and partners in ways that drive both performance and long-term collaboration.
African Cybersecurity Company to Help UK Firms Reopen African Payment Corridors as Fraud Liability Rules Tighten
Smartcomply, an African compliance and cybersecurity company, has opened operations in the UK and is making its AI-powered anti-money laundering platform, Adhere, available to British payment firms serving African markets.
Previsico Appoints Mark Trumper as CEO to Lead Next Phase of International Growth
Previsico, the live flood forecasting insurtech, has appointed Mark Trumper as Chief Executive Officer to lead the company through its next phase of growth and international expansion.
ETS Connect UK Authorised as Consolidated Tape Provider for UK Bond Markets
ETS Connect UK today announces that it has been authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as the Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP) for UK bond markets. This authorisation represents a significant milestone in the delivery of the UK bond Consolidated Tape (CT) and enables ETS Connect UK to progress with full implementation in line with the planned go-live date of 22 June 2026.
Umbra and Streamflow Launch Private Token Vesting on Solana
Umbra, the privacy layer for Solana that enables confidential transfers, encrypted balances, and shielded wallets, today announced a private vesting partnership with Streamflow, the leading token distribution and vesting platform on Solana. Powered by Arcium’s encrypted execution engine, Umbra’s privacy-preserving confidentiality layer now allows Streamflow clients to vest and distribute tokens privately.
The Fintech Magazine Issue #38
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Triple Point Supports Pelican Capital’s Investment in Steplab with Debt Facility
Triple Point, the innovative investment manager specialising in private markets, has originated a senior debt facility to support Pelican Capital’s backing of Steplab, a high-growth UK-based platform for schools. The platform provides instructional coaching and professional development to help schools improve teaching outcomes.
Victoria Barnard Joins Somo as Head of Networks & Clubs at a Pivotal Moment in the Company’s Continued Growth and Evolution
Bringing a wealth of experience across the specialist finance sector, Victoria has built an impressive career working with networks, clubs and some of the most recognisable lenders in the bridging and commercial space. Known for her deep industry relationships and hands-on approach, she has consistently delivered value by connecting brokers, lenders and partners in ways that drive both performance and long-term collaboration.
African Cybersecurity Company to Help UK Firms Reopen African Payment Corridors as Fraud Liability Rules Tighten
Smartcomply, an African compliance and cybersecurity company, has opened operations in the UK and is making its AI-powered anti-money laundering platform, Adhere, available to British payment firms serving African markets.
Previsico Appoints Mark Trumper as CEO to Lead Next Phase of International Growth
Previsico, the live flood forecasting insurtech, has appointed Mark Trumper as Chief Executive Officer to lead the company through its next phase of growth and international expansion.
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ETS Connect UK Authorised as Consolidated Tape Provider for UK Bond Markets
ETS Connect UK today announces that it has been authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as the Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP) for UK bond markets. This authorisation represents a significant milestone in the delivery of the UK bond Consolidated Tape (CT) and enables ETS Connect UK to progress with full implementation in line with the planned go-live date of 22 June 2026.