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Altman Solon Hires FinTech Expert Andrew Macnab as Partner

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Altman Solon Hires FinTech Expert Andrew Macnab as Partner

Altman Solon, the largest global strategy consulting firm focused exclusively on the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) sectors, has hired FinTech expert Andrew Macnab as Partner in the London office.

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Hannah Dobson appointed as KPMG UK’s Head of Fintech

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Hannah Dobson appointed as KPMG UK’s Head of Fintech

KPMG in the UK has appointed Hannah Dobson as its new Head of Fintech. Hannah was previously Co-Head of Fintech alongside John Hallsworth, who is retiring from the firm in July 2024. 

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Judd Caplain, Former Global Head of Financial Services at KPMG has joined Team8’s Fintech Advisory Board

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Judd Caplain, Former Global Head of Financial Services at KPMG has joined Team8’s Fintech Advisory Board

Team8, a unique global venture group that builds and invests in early-stage companies with deep expertise in cyber, data, fintech, and digital health, is proud to announce that Judd Caplain, the former Global Head of Financial Services at KPMG has joined Team8’s Fintech Advisory Board.

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McKinsey Sees Africa Fintech Sales Surging Eightfold by 2025

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McKinsey Sees Africa Fintech Sales Surging Eightfold by 2025

Africa’s financial-technology company revenue may soar to $30.3 billion by 2025 -- eight times higher than in 2020 -- as a growing, young and under-banked population gets more access to internet, McKinsey & Co, said.

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Asia-Pacific Recorded US$27.5 Billion Fintech Investment in 2021

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Asia-Pacific Recorded US$27.5 Billion Fintech Investment in 2021

KPMG’s Pulse of Fintech H2’21 highlights that fintech investment in the Asia-Pacific region reached US$27.5 billion in 2021 across a record 1,165 deals.

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SAP to buy US fintech Taulia; eyes metaverse opportunities

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SAP to buy US fintech Taulia; eyes metaverse opportunities

SAP said on Thursday it has agreed to buy a majority stake in privately held U.S. fintech firm Taulia as the German business software group seeks to expand its presence in supply-chain financing and working capital management.

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German software firm SAP to acquire capital management fintech Taulia

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German software firm SAP to acquire capital management fintech Taulia

German multinational software firm SAP is set to acquire a majority stake of capital management fintech Taulia.

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Fintech sector faces "existential crisis" says McKinsey

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Fintech sector faces "existential crisis" says McKinsey

The global fintech sector faces an "existential crisis", says McKinsey, as sources of funding dry up. during the ongoing Covid pandemic.

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Overseas Expansion Is Logical Step for Alipay

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Overseas Expansion Is Logical Step for Alipay

The rise of Chinese Fintech firms as major industry participants across Asia is playing a vital role in transforming the region’s financial services ecosystem.

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Deloitte obtains blockchain services firm in Southeast Asia

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Deloitte obtains blockchain services firm in Southeast Asia

Big Four professional services firm Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (Deloitte) has announced that the founders and employees of Singapore-based digital consultancy firm Practical Smarts have joined its risk advisory practice in Southeast Asia, forming part of the Deloitte Asia Pacific Blockchain Lab (the Lab).

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Accenture offers ‘compliance as a service’

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Accenture offers ‘compliance as a service’

Accenture has introduced a “compliance as a service” (CaaS) offering for financial institutions, fintech and technology companies to combat financial crime and remain compliant with current regulations.

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