The Future of Global Fintech

Addressing the need for more robust data and empirical evidence on fintech.

Generating insights to build a healthy fintech ecosystem

This initiative, co-led with the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, responds to current public and private sector needs for more robust data and empirical evidence on fintech that can inform market development and facilitate evidence-based regulation.

Through a series of studies that engage fintechs and incumbent financial institutions from across the globe, this effort deepens our understanding of the changing role fintechs play in the financial system.

Our focus areas

The Future of Global Fintech initiative explores global and regional market trends and emerging industry needs. 

Market performance

Our research outputs highlight fintech performance and growth indicators.

Regulatory perception

We surface data points on regulatory hurdles and enablers for fintechs. 

Financial inclusion

We assess how fintech activities support underserved individuals and MSMEs. 

Our impact

Through multi-stakeholder collaboration, we aim to advance responsible growth of the fintech industry. 

Research

Through a series of studies, we produce new data points and actionable insights for private and public sector actors looking to further develop an enabling environment for fintech growth. 

Knowledge exchange

We host sessions at Forum summits and other events to bring research insights to a global audience, and to facilitate open dialogue around findings that require attention.

Public awareness

We make insights publicly available and offer deep dives on the role of fintechs in providing traditionally underserved individuals and businesses with valuable financial services.  

Our latest reports

The Future of Global Fintech: From Rapid Expansion to Sustainable Growth - 2nd Edition

This report provides new data on the current fintech landscape in areas such as market performance, regulatory perception, technological innovation and financial inclusion. 

The Future of Global Fintech: Towards Resilient and Inclusive Growth

This report reveals new data on the rapidly evolving fintech industry and the opportunities fintechs are offering traditionally underserved consumers and businesses. 

The Global Covid-19 Fintech Market Impact and Industry Resilience Study

This study provides key insights into the medium- to long-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the fintech industry.

Join us in shaping the future of global fintech

Together, we can build a robust and valuable fintech ecosystem.

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