Business & Industry
Q4 2021 Fintech
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Buy now pay later – a new way to pay
A growing number of consumers are switching away from credit cards to a buy now, pay later style of shopping. Having seen the impact of the 2008 global financial crisis on their parents’ generation, millennials became more averse to financial risk. The result was a shift from credit to debit payments, according to industry expert...
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How fintech is saving the planet
Bringing technology and finance together unlocks the system-change needed to save the planet. This is a huge opportunity and responsibility for fintech, where the UK is a leading player. Everyone must make fundamental changes to tackle the climate crisis: consumers and investors; businesses large and small; and financial institutions. The money we all manage and...
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A new central bank digital currency – what do we need to consider?
UK consumers and businesses continue to vote with their wallets as they increasingly make digital payments. Coupled with the rise of cryptocurrency, the UK is thinking seriously about how it can support a digital economy. The Bank of England (BoE) and HM Treasury are currently exploring a UK Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) through a...