FinTech Bytes

In this episode of FinTech Bytes, operational resilience experts Joy Davey and Caoimhe Crowley delve into the significance of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). They discuss how DORA aims to enhance resilience against digital threats and operational disruptions, and explore the implementation challenges Fintechs face as the January 17 2025 compliance deadline approaches.

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In this episode of FinTech Bytes, Gemma Hall, Corporate Senior Associate at CMS, talks with Samantha Rosenberg, Co-founder and COO of Belong.

They discuss Belong's revolutionary approach to wealth management for millennials and their record-breaking £2.95 million pre-seed funding – the largest for female founders in Europe.

Together we’ll delve into how they overcame significant fundraising challenges, leveraged the power of mentoring, and demonstrated resilience in leadership to achieve their success.

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In this episode, Tony Clark, CEO and Founder of NextWave, and our FinTech expert, Reeve Boyd, delve into the significance of digitalisation in driving strategic competitive advantage for fintech companies.

They also provide a detailed guide on the steps to take to succeed in a constantly evolving digital landscape.

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In this episode, Adam Israel, COO & Co-Founder of Mesh Connect, along with Charles Kerrigan and Christina Fraziero discuss digital asset transfers.

Explore how Mesh addresses the lack of innovation in traditional finance, the management of assets and the crucial role of stable coins in the crypto ecosystem.

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• Listen via web browser: Episode #19 - How are FinTechs innovating in financial services? | FinTech Bytes (podbean.eu)

In our 18th episode, Senior Associate Jamie Marshall and Associate Reeve Boyd discuss the impact of the latest consumer duty developments on Fintech and crypto asset firms.                                                      

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• Listen via web browser: Episode #18 - How is the Consumer Duty shaping the Fintech sector?  From market implementation to opportunities and risks.

To find out more about Consumer Duty, click here or visit our Consumer Duty hub. Additionally, explore our previous podcast for insights into the Financial Services Regime.

The FCA’s new rules for promoting financial products and services in the crypto asset industry will take effect from 8 October.

In this episode, partner Sam Robinson and associate Yasmin Johal from our Financial Regulatory team, discuss the nature of the changes, who they affect, and provide guidance/advice for compliance.

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A written and downloadable guide covering the main points of this new legislation can be found here.

Wondering how synthetic data can revolutionize data handling in the FinTech industry or how it is created?

In this episode, Harry Keen, CEO and Co-founder of Hazy, and our FinTech experts, Daniel Gallagher and Will Holder delve into the world of synthetic data.

They explore the benefits of synthetic data as well as the challenges and opportunities its usage presents in today's data-driven landscape.

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Curious about the transformative role of generative AI in the FinTech industry?

Eager to discover how this technology has the potential to revolutionize the legal profession?

Join us for episode 15, where our Financial Services Disputes experts Reeve Boyd and Rebecca Byczok, explore how generative AI is currently being harnessed in the FinTech landscape and delve into its profound impact on the future of the legal profession, with a particular focus on the litigation realm.

In this episode, we explore women's role in FinTech, coinciding with International Women’s Day.

Alexis Alexander, General Counsel at Liberis, together with Associates Yasmin Johal and Fiona Henderson, discuss: 

• Lex’s personal experiences as a female lawyer in FinTech
• what FinTech companies are and should be doing to increase and retain a diverse workforce, and
• predictions for the UK FinTech industry in 2023

In this episode, Yasmin Johal and Reeve Boyd, both associates in the Finance Regulatory team, discuss:

• the five key trends we expect to see within the UK Fintech Market in 2023, and
• what FinTechs should be aware of to stay one step ahead of the competition.