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Fintech trends for 2021
This article previously appeared in Technology
In 2021 we will see a rise in levels of consolidation in the space, with small financial leaders being acquired by larger players. For start-ups, consolidation can fuel and scale international growth and also help them to rebuild themselves, and their balance sheets, after a challenging year. Consolidation offers small businesses a golden ticket to every aspect of the financial services ecosystem.
Fintech predictions for 2021: Seven experts have their say
This article previously appeared in Verdict
With major fintech developments on the horizon, 2021 promises to be another big year, helping SMEs and the global economy rebuild. Perfectly placed to take advantage of an economic recession, private equity and venture capital will be on the rise in 2021.
Comment: Taxpayers may lose £26bn on unpaid loans
This article previously appeared in CCRMagazine.com
Governments must learn from the initial phases of lending schemes and understanding what SMEs truly need in these darker times. Financial providers involved in the COVID-19 support scheme, should have included alternative lenders. The role they could have played in assisting the cash flow crisis would have been critical to the SME community.
SMEs Hail Merkel But Across Europe Covid Support Concerns Are Rising
This article previously appeared in My Local News
2000 SME chiefs have been requested to call the politician who had supplied the simplest help through the pandemic. Sixty three % named Chancellor Merkel, adopted by Emmanuel Macron of France taking second place with a 55 % rating.
SMEs Hail Merkel But Across Europe Covid Support Concerns Are Rising
This article previously appeared in apotz.com
There is a lively debate over whether restrictions should be imposed at all. A majority of respondents (51 percent) say they have introduced sufficient procedures and protections to keep staff and customers safe. Meanwhile, 57 percent say there is no need for restrictions at all.
SMEs fire Trump and Angela Merkel comes out as most supportive leader
This article previously appeared in London Loves Business
From financial aid to furlough schemes and tax relief, governments across the world have certainly provided a lifeline to the business community. From the survey, CapitalBox has discovered that 64% of SMEs from across seven European countries, ranked Angela Merkel, Germany’s Chancellor, as the most supportive leader internationally.