In this episode of FinTech Bytes, operational resilience experts Joy Davey and Caoimhe Crowley delve into the significance of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). They discuss how DORA aims to enhance resilience against digital threats and operational disruptions, and explore the implementation challenges Fintechs face as the compliance deadline of 17 January 2025 approaches. Want to listen to more FinTech Bytes episodes?                                               Subscribe/listen on Spotify Subscribe/listen on Apple Listen via web browser: Episode #22 - Are Fintechs prepared for DORA? | FinTech Bytes

In this episode of FinTech Bytes, Gemma Hall, Corporate Senior Associate at CMS, talks with Samantha Rosenberg, Co-founder and COO of Belong. They discuss Belong's revolutionary approach to wealth management for millennials and their record-breaking £2.95 million pre-seed funding – the largest for female founders in Europe. Together we’ll delve into how they overcame significant fundraising challenges, leveraged the power of mentoring, and demonstrated resilience in leadership to achieve their success. Want to listen to more FinTech Bytes episodes?                                               Subscribe/listen on Spotify Subscribe/listen on Apple Listen via web browser: Episode #21 - £3 million in pre-seed funding: revolutionising investment with Belong | FinTech Bytes (podbean.eu)

In this episode, Tony Clark, CEO and Founder of NextWave, and our FinTech expert, Reeve Boyd, delve into the significance of digitalisation in driving strategic competitive advantage for fintech companies. They also provide a detailed guide on the steps to take to succeed in a constantly evolving digital landscape. Want to listen to more FinTech Bytes episodes?                                               Subscribe/listen on Spotify Subscribe/listen on Apple Listen via web browser: Episode #20 - How to leverage FinTechs through digitalisation | FinTech Bytes (podbean.eu)

In this episode, Adam Israel, COO & Co-Founder of Mesh Connect, along with Charles Kerrigan and Christina Fraziero discuss digital asset transfers. Explore how Mesh addresses the lack of innovation in traditional finance, the management of assets and the crucial role of stable coins in the crypto ecosystem. Want to listen to more FinTech Bytes episodes?                                               Subscribe/listen on Spotify Subscribe/listen on Apple Listen via web browser: Episode #19 - How are FinTechs innovating in financial services? | FinTech Bytes (podbean.eu)

In our 18th episode, Senior Associate Jamie Marshall and Associate Reeve Boyd discuss the impact of the latest consumer duty developments on Fintech and crypto asset firms.                                                       Want to listen to more FinTech Bytes episodes?                                               Subscribe/listen on Spotify Subscribe/listen on Apple Listen via web browser: Episode #18 - How is the Consumer Duty shaping the Fintech sector?  From market implementation to opportunities and risks. To find out more about Consumer Duty, click here or visit our Consumer Duty hub. Additionally, explore our previous podcast for insights into the Financial Services Regime.

The FCA’s new rules for promoting financial products and services in the crypto asset industry will take effect from 8 October. In this episode, partner Sam Robinson and associate Yasmin Johal from our Financial Regulatory team, discuss the nature of the changes, who they affect, and provide guidance/advice for compliance. Subscribe/listen on Spotify Subscribe/listen on Apple A written and downloadable guide covering the main points of this new legislation can be found here.

Wondering how synthetic data can revolutionize data handling in the FinTech industry or how it is created? In this episode, Harry Keen, CEO and Co-founder of Hazy, and our FinTech experts, Daniel Gallagher and Will Holder delve into the world of synthetic data. They explore the benefits of synthetic data as well as the challenges and opportunities its usage presents in today's data-driven landscape. Subscribe/listen on Spotify Subscribe/listen on Apple Listen via web browser

Curious about the transformative role of generative AI in the FinTech industry? Eager to discover how this technology has the potential to revolutionize the legal profession? Join us for episode 15, where our Financial Services Disputes experts Reeve Boyd and Rebecca Byczok, explore how generative AI is currently being harnessed in the FinTech landscape and delve into its profound impact on the future of the legal profession, with a particular focus on the litigation realm.

In this episode, we explore women's role in FinTech, coinciding with International Women’s Day. Alexis Alexander, General Counsel at Liberis, together with Associates Yasmin Johal and Fiona Henderson, discuss:  Lex’s personal experiences as a female lawyer in FinTech what FinTech companies are and should be doing to increase and retain a diverse workforce, and predictions for the UK FinTech industry in 2023

In this episode, Yasmin Johal and Reeve Boyd, both associates in the Finance Regulatory team, discuss: the five key trends we expect to see within the UK Fintech Market in 2023, and what FinTechs should be aware of to stay one step ahead of the competition.    

In this episode, Yasmin Johal, Associate and member of the Financial Services team at CMS, talks to Nadia Edwards-Dashti, who co-founded the Harrington Starr Group in 2010, which has grown into the leading FinTech recruiter based in London (and also has offices in New York). We explore the Diversity in FinTech, how this has evolved over the years, what FinTechs should consider going forward and how the ever changing FinTech Landscape will adapt in the next 12 months.

In this podcast, Yasmin Johal, Associate and member of the Financial Services team and Bhavesh Panchal, Associate and member of the Financial Services team at CMS, explore the recent developments relating to the marketing of cryptocurrencies. We discuss the new rules which will bring qualifying cryptoassets within the scope of the financial promotions regime and explore the impact of these developments. 

In this podcast, Shakeel Adli, Partner and Head of Islamic Finance at CMS, and Yasmin Johal, Associate and member of the Financial Services team at CMS, talk to Areeb Siddiqui, founder and CEO of CMS equIP members Kestrl - which is an award-winning finance app that makes it easy for Muslims to Budget, Save and Invest in line with their values. We explore the role that FinTech plays in Islamic finance, learn more out a bit more about Kestrl and how it is innovating this space and what we can expect in the future for the Islamic finance market and wider ESG markets.

In this episode, Yasmin Johal, associate in our Finance Regulatory team and Matthew Nyman, Of Counsel in our Financial Services and FinTech team discuss registering a cryptoasset firm under the money laundering regulations in the UK – the process, what you need, and some top tips for an application, as well as developments in the next 12 months which you need to be aware of.

In this episode, Dil-Veer Kang, associate in our Finance Regulatory team, Yasmin Johal, associate in our Finance Regulatory team and Erika Federis, associate in our Corporate & Leveraged Finance team discuss DeFi, why its important and how it is likely to change in the next 12 months.  

In this episode, Mumuksha Singh, a senior associate in our Corporate team, interviews Felicia Meyerowitz-Singh, Founder and CEO of Akoni. Akoni helps users manage personal or client accounts and earn increased interest across an array of highly-rated banks via their award-winning, data driven platform. We discuss Open Finance, how FinTech is challenging the future of finance for consumers and the impact Covid-19 has had on investments in this space. At the time of recording Akoni were predicted to become one of the jumbo software providers to global banks and investment platforms – Akoni has since been acquired by Stubben Edge.

In this episode, Dil-Veer Kang, associate in our Finance Regulatory team, Yasmin Johal, associate in our Finance Regulatory team and Susann Altkemper, Of Counsel in our Finance Regulatory team discuss Central Bank Digital Currencies which are booming across the world, and the UK is at the forefront. This podcast looks at what they are, what they can bring and how the world is developing CBDC innovation.

In this episode, Vanessa Whitman, a Partner & Solicitor Advocate in our Finance Disputes team, interviews Liliana Reasor, CEO and Founder of Suprafin . We discuss how decentralized finance is impacting the future of financial services, how the digital assets space has changed during the pandemic and what the long-term impacts of these developments will be for the FinTech ecosystem.

In the fourth episode, Dil-Veer Kang, associate in our Finance Regulatory team, and Yasmin Johal, associate in our Finance Regulatory team, interview Alan Ainsworth, Head of Policy at the Open Banking Implementation Entity (OBIE), to explore the benefits of open banking and what the OBIE have been doing in this space. This is the second of a two part series exploring open banking.

In this episode, Vanessa Whitman, a Partner & Solicitor Advocate in our Finance Disputes team, and Rachel Harrison, a Senior Associate & Solicitor Advocate in our Finance Disputes team, discuss key lessons they have learned from working on Fintech disputes and focus on the factors that a FinTech should consider when faced with a dispute.