September 11, 2019 / by Freddie Achom / Fintech
With the UK’s Fintech sector continuing to draw record-levels of investment, the future is bright. Despite challenges brought on by Brexit uncertainty, Fintech looks set to weather the storm and continue to grow. This cements its importance to the UK’s economy, and gives grounds for optimism during increasingly fraught times. Record level of Fintech investment […]
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The UK Fintech sector is booming but facing a recruitment challenge
November 1, 2019 / by Freddie Achom / Fintech, Investment
As an entrepreneur and venture capitalist investor, I have a strong interest in the UK Fintech sector. Levels of investment in the sector remain high, despite ongoing Brexit uncertainty. Research shows an increase in investment, but also cites concerns regarding recruitment of specialist talent. Here’s my take on some interesting new research from EY in […]
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Fintech investment reaches record levels for UK SMEs
September 11, 2019 / by Freddie Achom / Fintech
With the UK’s Fintech sector continuing to draw record-levels of investment, the future is bright. Despite challenges brought on by Brexit uncertainty, Fintech looks set to weather the storm and continue to grow. This cements its importance to the UK’s economy, and gives grounds for optimism during increasingly fraught times. Record level of Fintech investment […]
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What venture capitalist investors want from a start-up pitch
August 27, 2019 / by Freddie Achom / Fintech
If you’re a start-up owner and are looking for venture capital (VC) funding, where do you start? VC investors meet with thousands of start-ups, and deal with endless pitches. So, how do you ensure yours stands out? Just 1% of all these pitches become real-life VC investments, which means the odds are stacked. But there […]
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Frederick Achom on some of the best Fintech investment apps available
July 11, 2019 / by Freddie Achom / Fintech
There are various reasons contributing to the rise of Fintech and the plethora of all kinds of financial services apps now on the market. It can be tempting to dive into some of these investment apps without thorough research, particularly as they generally demand much lower starter fees. However, all investment carries risk, and there […]
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What is driving the expansion of Fintech in Europe and the UK?
June 18, 2019 / by Freddie Achom / Fintech
While Fintech growth has exploded across Europe, there is a slower uptake in the United States. This is despite an enormous potential market in the US, thanks to a large population of consumers ready to shift over into newer technology. The rapid development of Fintech in Europe has been due to huge amounts if investment, […]
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Frederick Achom explains the complexities of Fintech
May 21, 2019 / by Freddie Achom / Fintech
Fintech is a topic you hear a lot about in the media right now. It’s long been a key interest area for me as an investor and supporter of start-ups and disruptors. But it’s more than just a buzzword. Think of Fintech as an umbrella term for a variety of working based on developing new, […]
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Frederick Achom reviews Apple’s new credit card announcement
April 25, 2019 / by Freddie Achom / Fintech
Apple Pay is now an every day way to pay for goods and services for millions of people. And Apple is set to capitalise on its success and cement its place in the financial sector, with the announcement of its new Apple Card. Partnered with Mastercard and Goldman Sachs, the Apple Card offers a host […]
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Frederick Achom on what makes a Fintech start-up successful
April 10, 2019 / by Freddie Achom / Fintech
What makes the difference between a Fintech start-up that crashes and burns and one that is successful? If you have the idea, the talent and the tech to move into the Fintech space with your start-up, you need to beat the odds. Stats show just one in ten start-up companies makes it. It’s always easier […]
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How could the UK Fintech industry be affected by a no-deal Brexit?
March 1, 2019 / by Freddie Achom / Fintech
The pressure continues to mount on the UK’s Prime Minister to provide some clarity on the exit deal for withdrawal from the EU. Some reports suggest she should consider delaying Brexit, bearing in mind the difficulty that exists in reaching a consensus. And, with the date set for our exit still 29 March 2019, […]
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Freddie Achom on the four things Fintech start-ups must do to get noticed
July 26, 2018 / by Freddie Achom / Fintech
Competition is fierce in the world of Fintech as the sector continues to expand far beyond simple blockchain. With a constant stream of new talent and growing investor interest, there is a constantly increasing competition to land interest, attention and investment. The kinds of Fintech companies that are successful in gaining customer, investor and talent […]
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