Contextual Solutions Blog
This page is dedicated to our original and curated content about FinTech, digital banking, LegalTech, and innovation.
A Glimpse into the Future of Banking with Quantum Computing
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reform industries and processes as the number one tech infrastructure, quantum computing follows as the close second, thanks to its predictive powers.
Expert Coffee Talks - Achim Oelgarth
It's getting harder to meet people in Berlin due to the crisp ❄ weather, but the cold didn't stop Elif Kocaoglu Ulbrich of Contextual Solutions from chasing Finance and Tech experts for an interview; coffee talks are back!
The Tectonic Shift in European Fintech: A 2024 Outlook
Investment in European Fintech has seen its share drop by almost 10 percentage points, as observed by the 2023 ‘State of European Tech’ report. What awaits the tech scene in 2024? Let’s find out.
Record-breaking Binance punishment could be good news for FinTech
The legal settlement between Binance and the US Treasury has been described as a heavy blow for crypto in general and exchanges in particular, but closer analysis reveals a more nuanced message.
Exploring the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) - How financial risk and ICT risk have become one
The EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) doesn't just blur the line between financial sector firms and their ICT providers; it erases that line entirely. This change has significant implications for everyone in FinTech and banking.
Does Fintech Have a Revenue Fraud Problem?
In the fast-paced world of Financial Technology (fintech), a shadow has cast itself over the usual narrative of innovation and growth: the rising concern with revenue fraud. From embellished financials to obscured liabilities, several incidents within the sector have initiated conversations about the integrity of Fintech startups’ revenue reporting.
PSD3 overview: the draft has pitfalls lurking amongst the good intentions
PSD3: A much anticipated payment regulation
How will the third incarnation of the EU Payment Services Directive affect PSPs and other fintech firms? Significantly so, if it passes in its current form.
Unveiling the Convergence of Financial Services and the Digital Age
State of the Payments Industry
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the financial services industry has experienced a significant transformation. As consumers increasingly embrace the convenience and efficiency of the digital age, traditional financial institutions are being challenged to adapt and keep pace with emerging innovations. Marqeta's latest market report delves into this dynamic landscape, analyzing key findings that shed light on the convergence of financial services & the digital age.
The First Turkish Strategic Fintech Congress
The first Turkish FinTech Congress covering the laws and regulations applicable to FinTech players and the market trends took place in Ankara and Istanbul in June.
Money 20/20 2023 Highlights
We recently left behind Money 20/20, Europe's most popular FinTech event.
Fintech boom continues but needs better regulation - World Bank report
It’s an exciting time to be in Fintech & banking. The latest World Bank report authored by Erik Feyen, Harish Natarajan, and Matthew Saal acknowledges that excitement but tempers it with caution: better policy-making and regulation will be needed in order for everyone to benefit.
The German FinTech Market 2023: Opportunities and Challenges (a report)
Germany is a sizeable FinTech market in terms of its potential, though it is particular in terms of market needs, as the local consumers and companies have different expectations and needs compared to other markets. Due to its history, size, and culture, specific challenges and opportunities await the companies entering the new market, even those coming from neighboring countries.
Unlocking the German FinTech Market
During the Summer of 2022, we explored the German FinTech market with the beloved Payment & Banking Blog in Germany. We have released three articles identifying the German cultural & financial patterns, common German FinTech market expansion mistakes, & proven methods for entering the German market.
We will combine all these articles below for ease of access.
Fintech Product-Market-Fit And How To Get There
Fintech has changed the way we bank for more than two decades. As the market started maturing, we experienced some business models sticking and some disappearing. Economic and political difficulties seem to be testing even the most trusted concepts.
Fresh From the Oven: The Global COVID-19 Fintech Market Impact and Industry Resilience Study
The Global COVID-19 Fintech Market Impact and Industry Resilience Study, published by Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, Cambridge Judge Business School -CCAF-, World Bank Group, and World Economic Forum and supported by Contextual Solutions and European Innovation Bridge, is finally out.
Should FinTechs Go Mobile-First?
When was the last time you checked your phone screen time? How many hours a day do you spend studying the people and incidents you essentially do not care about using social media?
Back to Basics: What is FinTech?
What is FinTech?
FinTech is a word we somehow recently became familiar with, but due to the lack of standard definition, even the experts have a hard time pinpointing what FinTech entails.
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