Best FinTech Scotland Podcasts (2025)

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How Agentic AI can redefine Financial Services 28:30

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6M ago28:30

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In this episode we explore the transformative potential of Agentic AI in the financial services industry. We explore how this emerging technology is enhancing personalisation, optimising operational processes, and redefining financial inclusion. We look into areas such as customer support with conversational AI as well as the transformation of risk…

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Money20/20 Special 15:48

7M ago15:48

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A conversation live from Money20/20 2025 in Amsterdam with 4 fintech businesses, part of a Scottish delegation that saw 10 fintechs exhibiting at Europe's largest fintech conference led by Scottish Development International and FinTech Scotland. Dan from CreditNature, David from BigSpark, Jamie from Aveni and Michael from Transwap offer their views…

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Preparing for DORA: What UK Fintechs Need to Know 28:58

10M ago28:58

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Set to reshape how financial entities across Europe and beyond approach digital resilience, DORA is more than just another compliance requirement, it’s a game-changer for fintechs, financial institutions, and third-party service providers. What does this mean for UK fintechs, particularly in a post Brexit landscape? How can firms prepare, adapt, an…

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The Cashless Society: Are We Ready for a Digital-Only Payment World 23:24

10M ago23:24

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The global shift towards digital payments is accelerating, with cash usage declining year after year. From contactless transactions to mobile wallets and cryptocurrency, digital payments are reshaping the financial landscape. Are businesses and consumers fully prepared for a digital-only economy? What are the risks of excluding those who rely on ca…

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Preparing for PSD3 and Beyond 22:15

11M ago22:15

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The payments landscape is going through major transformation. PSD2 has been disruptive and with the anticipated arrival of PSD3 a lot of questions are still to be answered. What does PSD3 mean for fintech businesses, banks, merchants, and consumers? In this episode, we explore the upcoming regulatory shifts, the opportunities and challenges they pr…

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Consumer Duty and Beyond 31:46

11M ago31:46

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In this episode, we explore the complex challenges and opportunities that organisations face in delivering greater transparency, fairness, and accountability. As the industry evolves, both fintechs and established financial institutions must navigate these demands to not only meet regulatory requirements but also to exceed them through innovation, …

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Tackling Messaging Fraud 36:14

11M ago36:14

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Join us for the second episode of the FinTech Scotland Podcast’s special series on financial crime, produced in collaboration with our strategic partner BT. This episode looks into the growing and sophisticated threat of messaging fraud, a pressing issue in the financial sector. Charlotte Moir from BT is joined by Kevin Britt, Product Manager for M…

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Consumer Duty and Innovation with NatWest 33:56

1y ago33:56

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In this episode we’re diving into the Consumer Duty Regulation and the opportunities that outcomes-based regulation opens for innovative solutions that can enable financial services to maximise positive outcomes for all customers and in turn create economic and social growth. The Financial Regulation Innovation Lab has launched its third innovation…

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The landscape of financial fraud in the UK 37:31

1y ago37:31

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This is the inaugural episode of a special FinTech Scotland Podcast Series, co-hosted with with Charlotte Moir fromBT. This episode highlights the launch of the new FinCrime Innovation Programme, tackling the pressing issue of fraud and financial crime. We’ll unpack the impact of fraud in 2023, with £460 million lost to APP fraud in the UK, and dis…

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Open Finance – What’s next? 29:22

1y ago29:22

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Open Finance is set to unlock a new level of transparency, accessibility, and control for consumers, businesses, and financial institutions. But what does this mean for the future of the financial ecosystem, and how will key players navigate the opportunities and challenges that come with it?We discuss what Open Finance really means, the progress m…

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The Rise of Digital Wallets 50:12

1y ago50:12

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In this episode of the Fintech Scotland podcast, host Mickael Paris discusses the rise of digital wallets with guests Tim Sabanov, Maxim Galash, and Bill Buchanan. The conversation explores the definition of digital wallets, the key drivers behind their rise, the role of digital identity, and the impact of regulation. The guests highlight the impor…

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Can Generative AI deliver real robo advice? 30:02

1y ago30:02

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In this episode of the Fintech Scotland podcast, host Mickael Paris discusses the intersection of open finance and generative AI with industry experts. The conversation explores the potential of generative AI to provide personalized financial advice, the regulatory challenges that accompany these innovations, and the importance of maintaining consu…

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Discussion with ESG Leaders on regulation 18:52

1+ y ago18:52

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In this episode we speak with Mark Hadfield from "Meet the 85%", Manuel Maqueda from Harvard University, strategic adviser Max Nokhrin and Victor Milligan from Cairnbridge Advisors about the current state of ESG and associated regulations. What are their insights and recommendations? What the FinTech Scotland's Financial Regulation Innovation Lab c…

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Shaping the Future of ESG in Financial Services 11:12

1+ y ago11:12

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In this episode Richard Nicol from the Phoenix Group and Tom Mcfarlane from EY speak to us about the ESG challenges they are facing and why they decided to join the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab programme to find solutions to those challenges as well as what they are looking for with applicants. To apply for this innovation call visit this pa…

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The Financial Regulation Innovation Lab: Lessons and advice from the first Innovation Call 19:23

1+ y ago19:23

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In this podcast, our partners at Label Sessions interviewed Antony Brookes and Ruairidh Patfield from abrdn to hear about their experience of getting involved in the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab's first innovation call. Alongside Tesco Bank, Virgin Money, Morgan Stanley and Deloitte they worked with the University of Glasgow and the Universi…

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Special Money2020 - Interview with Predictiva 21:06

1+ y ago21:06

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We're at Money2020 and we sat down with Maysara Hammouda, Founder and CEO of Scottish fintech Predictiva. We spoke about his solution that uses AI in the trading sector, his views on the future of AI and the future of trading and the real benefits and challenges poised by the development of AI.

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Special Money2020 - Interview with Appointedd 23:43

1+ y ago23:43

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In this episode we spoke with Megan Grant from Edinburgh-based fintech Appointedd about Consumer Duty and the role that new innovative technologies can play in supporting established financial firms meet those new requirements. At the end we also mentioned Megan's next challenge, swimming the channel to raise money for charity. To support her follo…

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Quiz Show Podcasts! We listen to Lateral With Tom Scott 30:02

1+ y ago30:02

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It's a classic PBC episode this time, as we go back to our roots and discuss a podcast to see what makes it tick. Lateral with Tom Scott is a quiz podcast, which is a really underrepresented format in our opinion. So what makes it work? Why should you consider this format for your show? Will we get too hung up on the importance of points? (yes). In…

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Simplifying Compliance with AI 33:37

1+ y ago33:37

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In this episode, we explore the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in streamlining compliance within the financial sector, showcasing the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab. We discuss the future of financial compliance, enriched by AI's capability to automate and innovate. This episode is for anyone interested in the intersection of technology,…

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The Pressures of Making a Daily News Podcast 34:54

1+ y ago34:54

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Recorded November 2023. The news simply will not stop happening. It feels like every day we wake up, only to find that more things have occurred whilst we slept. So how do you turn all this relentless happening into a podcast? Oh, and you need to release every day, mon-fri. This episode our intrepid team of reporters is taking a look at the art of …

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Can a Video be a Podcast? The Unstoppable Rise of Video in Podcasting 44:02

1+ y ago44:02

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“Can a video be a podcast?” is an all-time favourite topic of conversation amongst those of us with “RSS 4 EVA” tattooed on the base of our backs. But for all the audio purists out there it’s hard to deny that, for a growing number of people, a video can absolutely be a podcast. So what now? Is “podcast” going the way of “literally”? Another defini…

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Season 2: Coming Soon to a Screen Near You! 2:09

2y ago2:09

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We're back! And this time we're on video! Season 2 of Podcast Book Club is nearly here. In this new season we'll be covering video podcasts, trailers, history podcasts, daily news shows, and more! We'll be joined by such podcasting pros as Arielle Nissenblatt, Ian Sanders, James Shield, as well as the usual cast of characters from Lower Street. You…

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Fintech - a force for good 29:52

2y ago29:52

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Episode recording with Fintech Australia. Fintech has emerged as a transformative force in the financial sector, offering innovative solutions that not only enhance financial services but also address broader societal issues, including environmental sustainability, customer vulnerability, and overall financial well-being. Those objectives are heavi…

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Raising Series A and Beyond 31:32

2y ago31:32

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In the ever-evolving landscape of fintech, securing Series A investment is a crucial milestone. Raising investment is much more than just about the money and we’re going to explore what that means in this episode. We will delve into the crucial stage of Series A fundraising for fintech companies and speak about investor mindset, pitching, challenge…

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Scotland Fintech Festival - Episode 4 - Smart Data Foundry 9:59

2y ago9:59

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During this special episode of Fintech Scotland's Podcast we recorded live from the Fintech Summit, the opening event of Scotland Fintech Festival that took place between the 21st of September and the 12th of October 2023. In this episode we spoke to Bryn Coulthard, Chief Product and Technology officer at Smart Data Foundry. We discussed the role o…

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Scotland Fintech Festival - Episode 3 - Phoenix Group 11:03

2y ago11:03

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In this special fintech festival episode Fintech Scotland and Findr spoke with Rebecca Midgley, Innovation Manager, at the Phoenix Group. We spoke about their innovation forum, how they partner with fintechs and how they are looking to tackle societal issues such as the gender saving gap.

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Scotland Fintech Festival - Episode 2 - Snugg & TSB 12:24

2y ago12:24

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In this special 2023 Scotland Fintech Festival episode we spoke with Mike Teall, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Scottish fintech Snugg and Adam Betteridge, Partnerships and Open Banking Lead at TSB. We discussed TSB Innovation Labs that saw Snugg secure a partnership with TSB, helping the bank's customer make their homes greener. We foc…

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Special Scotland Fintech Festival 2023 - Nicola Anderson, CEO at FinTech Scotland 18:23

2y ago18:23

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Scotland Fintech Festival took place between the 21st of September and the 12th of October. With over 50 events the festival was a real success this time again. During the launch event, the Fintech Summit, we recorded special episodes in collaboration with collaboration platform Findr. In this episode we speak with Nicola Anderson, CEO at Fintech S…

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BONUS EPISODE: Blowback. A Big, Bright, and Crisp Exposé of American Imperial Excess. 20:27

2+ y ago20:27

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Season two of Podcast Book Club is on its way! Whilst the Lower Street team gets it ready, here’s a bonus episode in the form of a pilot. This was back when the gang of podcasting pros was first being assembled and, as such, their audio isn’t as crispy as it is now. Their first podcast review? Blowback, a podcast about American imperial misadventur…

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How Open Finance is revolutionising lending 30:50

2+ y ago30:50

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Lending money is a process that has long been around and for many years it was left undisrupted. People are very familiar now with credit scores and the idea that to get credit you need credit. New solutions and technologies are coming to disrupt this market to make financial products more accessible to a greater number of people. In this episode w…

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Stuff the British Stole: A Steely Investigation, with Overtones of Loss and Imperialism. 29:52

2+ y ago29:52

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The Podcast Pros are back to investigate one of the many things looted by the British Empire. This particular item has four legs and a mop-like furry body - it’s the Pekingese dog! Their guide? Stuff the British Stole, from ABC and CBC podcasts. The episode in question is called “Best.Named.Dog.Ever.” It covers the British looting of dogs and other…

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30 for 30: A Juicy Sporting Odyssey, with notes of Pigskin and Wil Wheaton. 31:05

2+ y ago31:05

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In this episode of Podcast Book Club, our podcast professionals investigate the intersection of sport and video games (and podcasting, I suppose). With their helmets and padding on, they’re diving into an episode of ESPN’s podcast 30 for 30, entitled Madden’s Game. Sports podcast fans, this one is for you. The episode takes a look at the developmen…

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Slow News: An Oaked Classic, with Layers of Mystery and Hints of Darwin. 27:20

2+ y ago27:20

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Podcast Book Club is finally dealing with an actual book review! Well, it’s a notebook. And there are a few of them. And it’s actually a podcast episode about those notebooks. But that doesn’t slip off the tongue as easily. This time our gang of podcast professionals are listening to a wonderful episode of the podcast Slow News entitled The Darwin …

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Anthropocene Reviewed: A Deeply Human Story, with Overtones of Death and Decay. 31:16

2+ y ago31:16

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In this episode of Podcast Book Club, the gang dons their plague doctor outfits, as they dive into the morbid history of the great morbidity itself, the plague. Having sourced all the appropriate herbs and tinctures, and refreshed their knowledge of miasmatic diseases, it’s time to give a little podcast review of The Anthropocene Reviewed. We’re ta…

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History of the World in 100 Objects: An Aged, Refined Classic, with notes of Attenborough and hints of Pipe Tobacco. 32:45

2+ y ago32:45

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Ready for an adventure podcast fans? This week Lower Street’s podcast pros have been time-traveling. They’ve been soaking up the Stone Age views of Olduvai Gorge, and the palatial surroundings of a temple in 12th century Japan. Their guide? Two episodes of the iconic BBC podcast production A History of the World in 100 Objects. The two(!) episodes …

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Switched on Pop: An Opulent Noire Spoof, with Overtones of Music Theory and Budget Will Arnett. 30:07

2+ y ago30:07

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This week the Lower Street gang dons their trench coats and trilbys to investigate the podcast Switched on Pop and its recent episode entitled “Who killed the key change in pop music?” This particular episode of Switched on Pop uses creative scripting and sound engineering to create a thoroughly tongue-in-cheek spoof of old detective dramas. Switch…

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By Now Pay Later 2.0, what it means for fintechs and financial services providers 22:21

2+ y ago22:21

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By Now Pay Later is not something new. Offline, it’s a process that goes back several decades. Online we’ve started to see offers develop in the last 10 years with a real acceleration powered by fintech innovation in the last 5 years. In the UK this market represents $27Bn and is expected to reach $55Bn by 2028 according to Payments Cards and Mobil…

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Podcast Book Club - Coming Soon! 2:00

2+ y ago2:00

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In a world drowning in content, a brave team of podcast pros are on a mission to find the best podcasts and figure out what makes them so good. Want to discover new podcasts? Explore what makes a great podcast episode? And get the inside track from podcasting pros? Then join us! This is the podcast made for podcast fans far and wide. Each week a di…

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Fintechs and DORA, everything you need to know! 28:41

2+ y ago28:41

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On November 10th, 2022, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) was approved by the EU. It is designed to standardise IT risk requirements in the financial sector to ensure that all participants of the financial system are subject to a common set of. Amongst other things it introduces an oversight framework for critical third-party providers.…

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UK Fintech Week special - a chat on synthetic data with Smart Data Foundry 29:04

2+ y ago29:04

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In this special episode with speak with David Tracy, Head of Data Science, at Smart Data Foundry on the week they presented their new Aisle proposition at Innovate Finance Global Summit. What is synthetic data is? How is it different from real-world data? We'll explore how it will speed up innovation and collaboration in the fintech world, what the…

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Scaling Up - improving Resilience 32:49

2+ y ago32:49

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Scaling up a fintech business is a crucial part of a company’s life, moving from launching and validating a proposition to growing, onboarding clients and driving revenue. At that stage companies will focus on marketing, sales, recruitment which are all important considerations. It is however paramount to also look at resilience to protect customer…

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Consumer Duty and fintech innovation 21:18

3y ago21:18

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In July 2022, the FCA published its Consumer Duty. Regulated firms need to implement the new rules by the end of July 2023 for open products and July 2024 for closed books of business. Firms will need to review their products, communications and customer journey. It will impact most areas in those organisations such as governance, reporting, produc…

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Fintech and payroll, disrupting how people get paid 23:11

3y ago23:11

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When thinking about payroll generally most people would assume that it is something that works well. You work, you get paid. However, payroll is being disrupted like never before. According to software company Intuit, one in four workers say they have had paycheque errors. And cloud company Kronos found almost half of workers who have had two or mo…

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Carbon Markets: How can fintech avoid green washing? 28:19

3y ago28:19

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The FinTech Scotland Research and Innovation Roadmap highlighted the growing focus on climate considerations for the financial services sector. Whilst this is in part driven by consumers, demanding better transparency for the products they invest in, this is the launch of new regulations that is accelerating the move to a more sustainable financial…

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Mistakes to avoid when scaling a fintech 30:06

3y ago30:06

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The fintech sector is growing at pace with more and more entrepreneurs launching their own innovative firm. Whilst starting a new company can be difficult, scaling one to the next stage isn’t any easier and comes with its own challenges.What makes a start-up different is its size, allowing it to be more nimble, faster and more agile which in turns …

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Fintech and space: Innovation examples 24:01

3y ago24:01

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Fintech innovation is powered by data. New solutions appear every day, always consuming new data to develop new services to help people and organisations deal with money. Innovators are constantly in search for new data sources.The Scottish space sector has developed to be one of the largest in Europe. This industry, thanks to technology advances, …

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Fintech and Space 22:57

3y ago22:57

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As we transition to a more sustainable future, data, technology and innovation will help to drive and accelerate the insights, products and services to enable the changes needed. Earth Observation Data can enable new innovations that can help to advance financial inclusion, incentivise better climate related behaviours, and support the net zero age…

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Hiring strategies for fintechs 28:40

3+ y ago28:40

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Fintech firms around the world are becoming more and more vocal about how difficult they find it to hire new colleagues. Whether it is the skills gap or the increase in salary levels, start-ups and scales-ups are not always best equipped to compete in a global and highly competitive market. At the same time, many fintechs from around the world have…

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RegTech, why now is the time to start caring 26:06

3+ y ago26:06

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Financial Regulation Innovation (RegTech) was highlighted in the FinTech Scotland Research and Innovation roadmap published in March 2022 as an essential area of focus for the financial sector. Understanding and managing regulatory requirements costs financial institutions millions of pounds every year. As regulation evolves all the time to protect…

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A conversation about art and NFT with Trevor Jones 25:27

3+ y ago25:27

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The NFT movement seems to have taken the world by storm. For most people it came out of nowhere and when most people are grappling with the idea of digital currencies, they now have to deal with non-Fungible-tokens.Digital currencies are changing everything and not just the way we deal with money. However, it’s not just about coins anymore. Today, …