Through a Gen Z lens
Ruby Hinchliffe writes a monthly column sharing her views on the industry as a Gen Z.
Ruby is FinTech Futures‘ reporter covering all things financial technology. She brings our audience news on the latest fintech funding rounds, regulatory changes and unique cross-sector partnerships, as well as interviewing brand-new fintech start-ups on how they’re looking to disrupt the banking space. She also regularly reports from the industry’s most prominent conferences.
You can connect with Ruby on LinkedIn and follow her on Twitter @rubyhinchliffe.
Navigating a cyber-normal world
We live in a world where simply clicking on a link means ‘game over’.
The role of the ego in M&A
M&A can often be reduced to egos.
Why do women still think they need to be palatable?
Lack of attention to certain stories inflicts grave damage on how marginalised people tell theirs.
Fintech trends watch 2021: checkouts, wealthtech and SCA
Our resident Gen Z’er, Ruby Hinchliffe, shares her three predictions for 2021.
The perennial BNPL crown
Blind allegiance has seen the BNPL sector explode in 2020.
How real are real-time payments?
Incumbents and fintechs face the same challenges when scaling real-time payments.
Young Black lives in banking
The number of senior Black execs on Wall Street has remained under 3% for the past decade.
The social-savvy wave of entrepreneurs
They will push traditional banks to pivot their offerings once again.
Open banking: where you at?
There is still more to do, a lot more, and it heavily relies on banks’ cooperation.
Coronavirus exposes gaps in innovation
The pandemic has given fintechs a time to shine.
Where do Gen Zs draw the line on data?
Gen Zs draw the line on data according to convenience and the 'fear of being left out'.
Will Asia’s Big Tech European expansion stick?
Asia's mega funding rounds make Europe's look like child play.
Til a mortgage do us part
Is three months of bank statements really enough to determine whether someone can afford a mortgage?
The capitalist eco-warrior
Should companies have a purpose beyond profit?
We don’t forgive easily
If we feel betrayed, we rarely go back or give you a second chance.
Educating the masses
The age for financial literacy is getting younger and younger.
The UK’s digital identity crisis
The UK needs to prioritise and accelerate digital identity adoption to avoid falling behind.
Taxonomies of courage: ESG metrics and what then?
Knowing what the answer is, it turns out, is immaterial until you are prepared to do something about it.
What are the strengths, weaknesses and concerns around open banking?
The industry must ensure that open banking tech serves the strategic needs of consumers and institutions.
How UK building societies are finding balance amid the rise of digital
It’s estimated that the UK’s 43 active building societies serve approximately 26 million people.
Cultures have no borders
The financial services industry has a key role to play in shaping a truly borderless financial world.
New demands demand new technology
The financial services sector is changing rapidly, driven by new technologies and new approaches.
Surely not everybody was kung fu fighting
In terms of digital transformation, it turns out that almost everyone was kung fu fighting. And it’s time you did too.
Dubai Fintech Summit 2024: How the UAE is fostering fintech innovation
There is a huge sense of urgency, commitment and purpose behind fintech in the UAE.
Reimagining the future of money: freedom-bearing, human-centric
Protecting privacy is critical for digital money and CBDCs in order to obtain public trust.
The digital transformation divide in Europe’s banking industry
Europe must harness the full potential of the digital revolution for the continent’s unbanked.