Opinion

March 11, 2021

Greensill's downfall is a warning to European fintechs

Hundreds of fintechs claim to use AI and machine learning. But Greensill's fallout has shed doubt on what's really beneath the bonnet.


Isabel Woodford

2 min read

Lex Greensill, CEO of Greensill

Greensill was heralded as a star of UK fintech.

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