All articles by Alexander Love
Alexander Love
How data and AI are fuelling Scotland’s fintech boom
Scotland has a reputation as one of the world’s leading fintech hubs, and the country’s strengths in data and computer sciences are accelerating growth and innovation for technologies used within financial services. [Originally published: 19 October 2022. Updated: 24 October 2024.]
How blockchain is supporting sustainable finance initiatives in Scotland
As the number of energy-efficient alternatives to bitcoin increases, uses of blockchain are on the rise. New projects in Scotland are demonstrating the essential role the technology could play in improving transparency within sustainability.
Tech for good: How Scottish fintech companies are relieving the cost of living crisis
As the cost of living crisis continues, companies in Scotland’s financial technology cluster are stepping up to help those in need.
How quantum technologies will transform fintech
The next major technology for fintech is widely considered to be quantum computing, offering significant potential to radically increase the speed of data transfer while enhancing security on a scale never seen before, with considerable progress being made in Scotland.
Factors driving global growth in fintech and where Scotland stands
Factors driving global growth in fintech and where Scotland stands
Fintech is a rapidly growing sector worldwide. Scotland’s ten-year FinTech Roadmap has identified key growth segments within the sector in open finance, ESG, payments and regulation.