By Repool staff. In the fast-paced world of hedge funds, emerging fund managers focus on big-picture strategy and day-to-day investment moves. However, what is often overlooked or regarded with disdain is the amount of compliance and account reconciliations needed in back-office operations. While it’s not glamorous work, it is essential...
I was especially thrilled to participate in the Capstone Competition. I am pleased to announce that my novel tracking metric project, TrueImpactShotCharts, was selected as a winner and took home the popular vote! In this project, we created a unique model that leverages Voroni spatial diagrams and shot-region-specific rebound...
The insurance industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements. Insurtech, a term blending ‘insurance’ and ‘technology,’ is revolutionising traditional insurance models. We explore the innovations in personalised insurance products, the role of IoT devices in data collection and risk assessment, and the challenges faced by established...
By Nikolay Seleznev, Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer at Uzum The descendants of those who traded on the Silk Road are now embracing a new vehicle for commerce: fintech. For years unable to access innovative finance and technology products, Uzbeks are making up for lost time. In a country...
Owners of small- and medium-sized businesses check their bank balances daily to make financial decisions. But it’s enterpreneur Yoseph West’s assertion that there’s typically information and functions missing from bank accounts that owners could really use. “SMBs make up 44% of U.S. GDP, underpin the economy and have a...
In a rapidly evolving financial services industry, Alexandra Mousavizadeh, Co-Founder and CEO of Evident, is steering the company to the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI) transformation in banking. Evident, a benchmarking and intelligence firm, specialises in authoritative, data-driven insights on corporate AI adoption. It began its focus within the...
Digital payments are at the forefront of transformation. Fintech, by nature a blend of finance and technology, is revolutionising how transactions are conducted worldwide. From tapping a phone at a checkout to transferring money across borders without hefty fees, the convenience and efficiency of digital payments are unmatched. This...
All the signs are pointing in the right direction. Spain could be the next European fintech heavyweight. Spain, historically rich in culture, art, and architecture, is now making its mark in another domain: Fintech. The Spanish ecosystem, although relatively younger compared to hubs like London or New York, is...
Monzo has raised another £150 million ($190 million), as the challenger bank looks to expand its presence internationally — particularly in the U.S. The new round comes just two months after Monzo raised £340 million ($425 million), meaning the London-based company has now raised north of $610 million in 2024,...
The fintech sector is currently undergoing a significant transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning at the forefront of this change. These technologies are transforming how financial services operate, injecting unprecedented levels of efficiency and innovation. Machine learning is particularly transformative in various fintech applications, such as personalised...