Mastercard operates the world’s fastest payment system, connecting consumers, financial institutions, governments and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories around the world. Fintech Disruptors caught up with Mastercard’s Head of Digital Business Development and Fintech Engagement, for the Nordic and Baltic, Mats Taraldsson, to discuss future trends in fintech over the next year. Fintech Disruptors: Thanks for speaking with us, Mats. As one of the world’s large

Coinify is an established global virtual currency player actively offering solutions in Europe, Asia and other regions. Incorporated in 2014, the company is backed by Nordic Eye Venture Capital, SEED Capital Denmark, SEB Venture Capital and Accelerace. Coinify.com’s platform offers the following blockchain currency trading and payment processing services: individual traders can buy and sell blockchain currencies; merchants and PSPs can accept blockchain payments in 15 currenc

Fintech Disruptors: Danske Bank has been closely aligned with developments in fintech as the partner behind MobilePay. I’m wondering what changes you’ve observed in the attitudes of both fintechs and banks over the past year? Bent Richard Eidem: I’ve witnessed changes in the attitudes of both banks and fintech firms recently. On the fintech side, I’ve seen much more awareness that the “fin” – that is, the customers and processes – is just as important as the “tech”. On the ba

Fintech investment at record highs but investor appetite for regtech is the start of a long-term trend GDPR further adds to Increasing costs of regulation and compliance rising at 40% per year Fintech investment at record high levels Major new business opportunity for financial investments Is Regtech the next big investment area? Study find ‘Investor appetite for regtech is the start of a long-term trend’ 15 May 2018 – London – The effect of the General Data Protection Regula

Present in 162 countries, BDO provides its clients with a single network for audit, tax, advisory and accounting services. They aim to bring original and effective solutions to their customers by challenging themselves and their business partners. Present in 70 locations across Norway, they possess strong awareness of both local market conditions and global trends. Nordic Fintech Disruptors caught up with Thomas Nielsen, Director at BDO, to take his thoughts on the current an