Opinion

April 9, 2020

It’s time for fintech to shine, but will the government let it?

The UK government hasn't asked a single fintech to help with its Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) — why not?


Christian Faes

5 min read

CreidtKai Pilger: Unsplash

There are many people, including those within government, that regularly claim that the UK is the world leader in fintech. There are equally as many that would call bullshit on this, and others that even roll their eyes at the very term. Whatever your view, there is no doubt that the UK economy is in deep trouble — and that technology and finance should be key ingredients to help get us through this crisis. 

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