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Michael Jenkins

Michael Jenkins

Is this the new bank branch?- (06/02)

Is this the new bank branch?- (06/02)

Hello TWIF UK & Europe friends, We are putting out a call out for some rockstar fintech folks in Europe that are eager to help build out our events and community in 2023. If you have a "get it done" mentality, are based in a fintech hub in Europe and interested

Legacy banks are not catching up - (30/01)

Legacy banks are not catching up - (30/01)

Hello TWIF UK & Europe friends, Despite common rhetoric that incumbent banks are catching up or have caught up with challenger banks, a follow up study by Built for Mars (link in the Long reads section below) reveals they are in fact not catching up. Putting out a call for our

TWIF UK & Europe (23/01) - UK still top in Europe

TWIF UK & Europe (23/01) - UK still top in Europe

Hello TWIF UK & Europe friends, Welcome back after a short break whilst I got some much needed winter sun. Last year the UK attracted $12.5bn in fintech investment, down from $13.5bn in 2021, but remaining larger than the next 10 European countries according to Innovate Finance. Please find

TWIF UK & Europe (09/01) - Happy 2023

The latest in fintech news across UK & Europe

TWIF UK & Europe (23/12) - Merry Christmas

Hello TWIF UK & Europe friends, Programming Note 1 - as Monday 26th is a public holiday, I am sending the last edition of the year early. We will return on Monday 2nd January 2023. Programming Note 2 - We have switched to a new newsletter platform. Whilst this should result

TWIF UK & Europe (19/12) - Large European fintech slashes valuation 70%

Hello TWIF UK & Europe friends, According to Fintech Global, Saudi Arabian fintech investment is up nearly 20% this year through the first three quarters. BNPL provider Tamara grabbed the largest deal, a $100m Series B led by Sanabil. Please find another week of fintech news, financings and exits below. This

TWIF UK & Europe (12/12) - Five hours to read out list of charges for payments executive

TWIF UK & Europe (12/12) - Five hours to read out list of charges for payments executive

Hello TWIF UK & Europe friends, Q3 fintech funding in Germany falls by 20% and projected full year numbers look likely to be 15% lower than 2021. Without the huge $400m Series D of insurtech wefox, the situation would be even more bleak. The charge sheet against Wirecard boss Marcus Braun