Bigwigs circling for fintech quarry as pandemic turns off cash tap

Department of Information Systems & Analytics, Faculty, News Media

According to a recent Fitch Solutions report, the COVID-19 pandemic will lead to lower levels of funding for fintech startups in the months ahead. This may start a trend of fintech startups being acquired by large corporate and tech companies.

Associate Professor Keith Carter discussed how these acquisitions can benefit both parties.

The Business Times, 12 May 2020

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