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How to choose a Banking-as-a-Service provider
Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) is when an authorised financial institution allows a non-bank to offer financial services on its infrastructure. BaaS lowers barriers to entry in financial services but creates investment and compliance obligations. The models available, their financial and practical implications are often misunderstood. Clarifying key elements at the outset leads to better business fit, economics […]
FinTech Licenses EU
Providers of eMoney, payment, and crypto asset services in the EU must be licensed. Multiple licenses exists; businesses must ascertain which is appropriate for their usage case. Requirements are extensive and the authorisation process intensive; in most cases, regulators expect capability in advance. On authorisation, you can ‘passport’ across the EU/EEA, accessing a market of […]
Open Banking in Europe
Open Banking emerged as a concept in 2010s, as regulators sought to stimulate competition and innovation in financial services. On launch in 2018, adoption was slow as fragmented technology, concerns about data sharing, and limited use cases created headwinds. Over time, the popularity of digital business models such as fintech and ecommerce grew among consumers […]
What is Banking as a Service?
Banking as a Service (BaaS) occurs when an authorised financial institution allows a non-bank business to offer financial services on a white-label basis. This allows the non-bank to creatie new revenue streams, better customer experiences and deeper relationships. BaaS lowers the barrier to entry to financial services and is profitable at scale. However, it remains […]
What is Open Banking? Beyond Payments
Open Banking allows third-party providers (TPPs) to source account data and initiate payments from a customer’s account at another financial institution. Open Banking is used by financial and non-financial businesses to innovate new services, automate processes, and make decisions that were previously excluded, giving customers better choices and experiences. Consumers and businesses must consent to […]
European Financial Centres: Driving Economic Development
Financial Services are significant in Europe, accounting for over 9% of economic output. London and Frankfurt
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