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Katherine Chan

Katherine Chan CEO at Juice

Under Pressure: How UK SMEs Can Survive (and Grow) Through 2025’s Tax Squeeze

As CEO of one of the fastest-growing fintech lenders in the UK, I’ve helped founders grow through calm and chaos. Right now, growth feels harder than ever. Nearly one million UK SMEs fear closure following April’s rise in employer National Insurance, minimum wage, and capital gains tax. At the same time, the British Chambers of Commerce shows fewe...

/startups /inclusion Fintech

Katherine Chan

Katherine Chan CEO at Juice

Headcount Pressure: How Saving Now Can End Up Costing More in Future

Hiring used to be a sign of momentum. Now, it’s become a stress test. A few weeks ago, new data from the British Chambers of Commerce revealed that 13 percent of UK employers have already cut jobs, and another 19 percent are considering it, citing rising employer costs, especially National Insurance, as a key factor. I’ve seen this play out first-...

/startups /inclusion Fintech

Rohan Parikh

Rohan Parikh Rohan at Parikh

Private Equity Has a Major Speed and Capacity Problem

Private equity sits on top of $2.51 trillion in dry powder globally, yet firms still struggle to deploy capital fast enough. What once looked like an execution challenge has become a structural crisis: speed is now the defining constraint. If you’re operating at yesterday’s pace, you’re already behind. Three years ago, partners weren’t pressed by ...

/ai /startups Artificial Intelligence

Luigi Wewege

Luigi Wewege President at Caye International Bank

AI and Robotics Join Forces with Clean-Tech to Redefine Sustainable Infrastructure

The global movement toward sustainability is no longer just about reducing carbon footprints; it's a profound, technology-driven evolution of our core industrial systems. In a landscape where efficiency and innovation are paramount, the recent merger between Go Green Global Technologies Corp. (OTC: GOGR) and Four DRobotics Corp. (FDR) stands out ...

/ai /startups

Gustav Korobov

Gustav Korobov Senior Sales Executive - Core Banking platform at Advapay

Core banking software: what modules move the needle (and what's better left to third-party vendors)?

What's core banking software? On the surface, it's a straightforward question with a straightforward, uncontroversial answer. Core banking software is the technology platform on which you run your fintech company's essential operations. Your fintech's engine room, so to speak. But when you dig deeper, there's a lot more nuance than you might have ...

/payments /startups Fintech

David Gallihawk

David Gallihawk Chief Product Officer & GM, Business Information at Experian UK&I

Business credit scores hold steady amid economic headwinds

The UK’s business ecosystem is once again at a crossroads. After a strong start to 2025, economic momentum has slowed. Inflation rose to 3.6% in June, GDP contracted for a second consecutive month, and business confidence remains subdued ahead of the Autumn Budget. SMEs are feeling the pressure, from tax adjustments to global trade disruptions, bu...

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Chris Ryalls

Chris Ryalls Sales Director at Authentiq8.Me AND Trusek

Launching a FinTech Start-up? Here's how to prioritize your limited resources for a smooth take-off.

As a new FinTech preparing to launch, your limited resources will face competing demands. At a high level, you’ll need to: Build a secure platform to support your services. Obtain your Regulatory Permission (FCA license). Hire skilled staff to meet regulatory requirements and serve your customers. Market your services effectively to your target au...

/payments /startups Fintech innovation and startups

Anton Tekhtelev

Anton Tekhtelev Head of Product and Business Development at Guavapay

Why Fintech UX Is About Processes, Not Just Pixels

When we talk about user experience, the first things that come to mind are colors, layouts, and interactions. But during my work, I discovered something bigger — good UX in fintech is not just about pixels. It’s about processes. The Problem With “Late Feedback” When I started working in fintech, my product design reviews revealed a clear pattern:

/retail /startups User Experience

Ivan Aleksandrov

Ivan Aleksandrov CSO | Fintech Licensing, Core banking & BaaS at Advapay

How to build a successful fintech MVP (and where to go from there)

The MVP, or minimum viable product, is a critical milestone for any ambitious fintech startup. But if you ask 10 founders to define what an MVP is and what it should include, we just about guarantee you'll get 10, wildly different answers — some more accurate than others. At Advapay, we often find that these misconceptions are a key reason MVPs un...

/payments /startups Fintech

Katherine Chan

Katherine Chan CEO at Juice

Beyond the Optics: Why Inclusion in Fintech Needs More Than a Policy

I’ve always believed that strong businesses are built by strong teams. Yet even in 2025, the tech and fintech sectors are losing talent faster than they can replace it; a reality that’s costing the UK billions and holding back long-term growth. According to the UK Government’s latest tech diversity report, women make up just 21 percent of tech ro...

/startups /inclusion Financial Inclusion

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