Fintech success built on strengths in technology and financial services
Next phase of growth will depend on helping fintechs to scale internationally
FinTech Focus Special Report
Shaping Ireland’s fintech future
Sector is experiencing remarkable momentum – now let’s things up a notch
Leaving no one behind as vulnerable customers bank on accessibility
Closure of high street banks and ATMs, two-factor authentication and chatbots are unpopular among older people
Ireland’s regtech moment: Ticking all the boxes for growth
Foundations are sound and now is the time for deliberate action
Adapting to compete with the new kids on the block
Expected to deliver as easy an experience as a food delivery or taxi app, established banks are having to pivot
Strong value proposition drives M&A activity
Fintechs that build technology meeting stringent regulatory requirements while also streamlining processes are particularly attractive targets
Staying one step ahead of the financial fraudsters
Banks and fintechs need adaptive AI‑driven systems that can anticipate and stop threats in real time
How AI is shaping the future of fintech
AI has become a critical tool in the fight against financial crime, and the pace at which it is doing this is accelerating
Bringing AI to bear on financial services
Evolution of artificial intelligence means the shift from incremental digitalisation to full-scale transformation is accelerating
Keeping pace in the financial fraud arms race
Irish fintechs are helping financial services institutions and consumers to take on highly sophisticated criminal operations
A structured environment is key to continued growth in fintech
A national fintech hub would help Irish firms to remain competitive as the global industry rapidly expands
Irish companies are making waves in the global fintech space
With globally successful indigenous companies, and international players choosing it as their European base, Ireland punches well above its weight
Adaptability is key to success in rapidly evolving regtech space
Irish regtech firms are navigating the tangled web of global regulatory requirements by crafting systems that are scalable and adaptable
Ireland’s fintech surge defies global investment slowdown
Numbers stand out as State moves beyond being a launch pad for early-stage start-ups
Developing the skills Irish fintech requires to grow and compete
Targeted training, Government investment and a centralised hub can fuel the sector’s continued growth and competitiveness
Adaptability is key to success in rapidly evolving regtech space
Irish regtech firms are navigating the tangled web of global regulatory requirements by crafting systems that are scalable and adaptable
Regtech the sensible way to ease businesses’ regulatory burden
The CBI is getting in on the regulatory technology act by supporting start-ups with its innovation sandbox
New technology set to improve life for insurance consumers
AI-backed automation is a key driver of huge growth predicted in the insuretech market
Apps and attitudes drive dynamism and diversification in Irish fintech
Consumer demand and the ‘app-ification’ of financial services lie behind current trends in the sector
Strong jobs demand in financial services as sector grows
A recently published study says buoyant financial services sector will need to recruit between 6,000 and 9,000 between now and 2027
Can we trust AI to grant you a loan?
Assessment of credit worthiness and health and life insurance risk have been designated as ‘high risk’ under the Artificial Intelligence Act
Could our highly innovative fintech sector be even more competitive?
Setting up a physical fintech hub is one way of enhancing strength in an already thriving sector
Ireland’s growing unicorn herd is sign of a strong start-up sector
Irish fintechs have become global players, with some start-ups valued at more than $1 billion
Amid rapid tech development, fintech players are acquiring to keep up
After a challenging 2023, experts see this as a rebound year for fintech mergers and acquisitions
Tech and money mindset shifts see more opt for banks that never shut
As Gen Z sign up for bank accounts, many may choose the likes of Revolut over more traditional options
Know your customer: Developing the digital tools to fight the fraudsters
New transaction-monitoring tech solutions are proving more efficient and effective in weeding out bad actors
Regulating fintech: Allowing for the innovation while protecting investors and consumers
How Ireland’s innovative fintech sector navigates regulation, to keep first-mover advantage while satisfying regulatory requirements
The technology to transform the financial services world
As fintechs and traditional large organisations partner and neobanks transform the sector, workers displaced by redundancy can avail of opportunities in fintech
Developing the skills for fintech growth
As banks and fintechs continue to morph into one another, the view of what a traditional ‘job in the bank’ means has changed
Regtech: The sub-segment of fintech helping financial institutions meet their regulatory obligations
Software solutions can help firms meet a large variety of regulatory requirements efficiently and cost-effectively
Who are the next wave of fintechs and how can they be nurtured?
Ireland’s fintech sector is thriving with more than 400 successful indigenous firms
Deals, deals, deals
Established financial services firms have been acquiring up and coming fintechs in an effort to import innovation into their culture and practices. A look back on some of the more significant deals of the last year.
Trust and security to the fore
Machine learning and the blockchain will potentially allow banks greater ability to trace the progress of defrauded funds along the blockchain, creating greater potential for recovery
Trends in fintech
The biggest development in fintech, as it appears to be in almost every sector if you believe the hype, is the rise of generative artificial intelligence
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