After a golden decade, fintech faces its first true test
Rising interest rates and a slowing economy will shock the business model
Europe’s annual Money 20/20 conference is where the rock stars of fintech come to cut deals and court investors. The shindig this month, the first proper extravaganza since 2020, had the added buzz of a long-awaited reunion, enhanced by djs and brass bands. “Money 20/20 is back in full technicolour,” trumpeted Tracey Davies, the master of ceremonies.
This article appeared in the Finance & economics section of the print edition under the headline “The devil to pay”
Finance & economics June 25th 2022
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