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What is fintech and why does it matter in 2026? +

Fintech (financial technology) refers to technology-driven innovation in financial services — mobile banking, digital payments, cryptocurrency, robo-advisors, and AI-powered lending. In 2026 it matters because AI is now running core banking infrastructure, embedded finance is making every app a potential bank, and real-time payment rails are replacing legacy systems globally.

How does decentralised finance (DeFi) work? +

DeFi uses blockchain smart contracts to replicate traditional financial services — lending, borrowing, trading — without bank intermediaries. Users interact with protocols via crypto wallets, earning yields or accessing credit using digital assets as collateral. Major platforms include Aave, Uniswap, and MakerDAO.

What are neobanks and how do they differ from traditional banks? +

Neobanks are digital-only financial institutions with no physical branches. They offer banking services via mobile apps with lower fees, faster onboarding, and superior UX. Most partner with licensed banks to hold deposits. Leading examples include Revolut, Chime, Monzo, and N26.

What is open banking and who benefits from it? +

Open banking lets consumers securely share financial data with third-party providers via regulated APIs. Mandated by PSD2 in the EU/UK, it enables personalised products, instant income verification, pay-by-bank checkouts, and account aggregation apps.

How is AI changing financial services in 2026? +

AI now powers fraud detection, credit scoring, algorithmic trading, LLM-powered customer service, and regulatory compliance automation. JPMorgan, Stripe, and Klarna have all announced AI-first architecture strategies for 2026.

What is embedded finance and why is it growing? +

Embedded finance integrates financial services directly into non-financial platforms via Banking-as-a-Service APIs. A rideshare app offering driver loans or an e-commerce platform providing checkout financing are both embedded finance examples — projected to hit $7 trillion in transaction value by 2026.

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