The UK is the birthplace of spread-betting (a leveraged product very similar to CFDs). Last year around 275,000 people traded at least one of these instruments in the UK, putting the UK at the forefront of the retail industry.
Finance Magnates Intelligence has x-rayed the local market, looking at investor structure, average deposits flowing into accounts and the most prominent operating brokers.
The UK Is the World's 5th Largest Economy
Great Britain is the fifth-largest national economy in the world measured by nominal gross domestic product (GDP), constituting 3.3% of world GDP. The UK is also one of the world's top five exporters.
Historical fun fact: In the 18th century, Great Britain was the first country to start the process of industrialization. Thanks to the expansive growth of its colonial empire, it accounted for 10% of global GDP at that time.
Just as the UK economy is one of the largest globally, the national currency, the pound sterling, is one of the most important reserve currencies. It is second only to the US dollar, the euro, and the Japanese yen.
According to the Bank of England's latest triennial report on the FX market, daily foreign exchange trading volumes in London stood at $2.41 trillion in April 2020. A similar report published a year earlier by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) showed that London and the UK as a whole was (like in previous years) the most important foreign exchange centre in the world, clearly ahead of the US, Hong Kong and Singapore, among others.
*Because two currencies are involved in each transaction, the sum of the percentage shares of individual currencies totals 200 instead of 100 per cent.
FCA: One of the Most Important Regulators in the FX and CFD Industry
Did you know that one of the first central banks was opened in the UK (the Bank of England)? The islanders have a very long tradition regarding legislation and regulation of financial markets. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which is responsible for regulating the retail derivatives industry, among other things, was created based on their tradition.
Although the FCA was only established in 2013, it draws on a long-standing tradition of the Financial Services Authority (FSA). It is currently responsible for regulating around 51,000 financial firms operating in the UK. Among them are many retail brokers that represent the top of the FX/CFD industry in retail volumes.
The average UK trader is 44 years old, but newer markets attract younger investors. As a result, the average is moving towards the mid-30s.
"Globally, we see that UK and German traders tend to be the most inclined to trade a wide range of underlying instruments (3.5 on average). Even before the oil prices rose to the highest level since 2012, 52% of traders in the UK already had exposure to commodities through their spread bets or CFD trades. The recent crisis and market instability could result in key drivers for strong participation," Vignati added.
These figures are confirmed by Alayna Francis, Global Head of Media Relations at IG Group. Currently, the broker has a global client base of 400,000, which is a significant increase from the 178,500 it reported in fiscal 2019. The group's latest financial report, presenting preliminary results for H1 of FY22, shows that in the aggregate, the UK market dominated the company's business. Both in terms of the number of customers and revenue generated.
Alayna Francis, Global Head of Media Relations at IG Group
Alayna Francis says Brexit has not had a more apparent impact on changing the UK's FX and CFD industry landscape. However, the covid-19 pandemic had a clear effect on everyday trading activity.
"We believe the pandemic was an accelerator of the existing trends of use of online trading and self-directed investing. The market has doubled in size in the last two years due to several factors related to the pandemic: market volatility, working from home, constant news flow and increasing access to market information and news," Francis commented.
Michael Hewson, Chief Market Analyst at CMC Markets
Finance
Magnates also spoke to CMC Markets Chief Analyst Michael Hewson. As he states, "The
pandemic saw a surge in interest in trading across the board, not just in FX,
but across asset class, as low interest rates and furlough money prompted a
surge of interest in DIY investing and trading.”
“Trading
activity generally increases when volatility starts to rise as clients take
advantage of the big swings in price action which opens new trading
opportunities. This has resulted in increased trading activity,” Hewson added, referring
to the armed conflict in Ukraine.
$7 Thousand a Month. This Is the Average Amount Deposited by the UK CFD Traders
Data released by cPattern shows that in 2021 (data available for January to November), the average UK CFD traders credited over $7,000 to their account each month. During the same period, the average withdrawal was almost half that amount at $3,800.
Additionally, a first-time deposit (FTD) is high, with over $1,000 for the reported period. This is similar to another highly developed retail CFD market, Australia. Only novice traders from Singapore are spending more. In their case, the FDT last year ranked at $1,700.
The data distribution for individual months does not indicate any clear seasonality in terms of average deposits and withdrawals. Over consecutive months the values were very close to each other. The median confirms this for monthly deposits and withdrawals, which amounted to $7,300 and $3,500, respectively.
However, a more significant divergence can be seen in the FTD metric. Median stood clearly below the average for the period from January to November 2021 at $700.
The UK is the birthplace of spread-betting (a leveraged product very similar to CFDs). Last year around 275,000 people traded at least one of these instruments in the UK, putting the UK at the forefront of the retail industry.
Finance Magnates Intelligence has x-rayed the local market, looking at investor structure, average deposits flowing into accounts and the most prominent operating brokers.
The UK Is the World's 5th Largest Economy
Great Britain is the fifth-largest national economy in the world measured by nominal gross domestic product (GDP), constituting 3.3% of world GDP. The UK is also one of the world's top five exporters.
Historical fun fact: In the 18th century, Great Britain was the first country to start the process of industrialization. Thanks to the expansive growth of its colonial empire, it accounted for 10% of global GDP at that time.
Just as the UK economy is one of the largest globally, the national currency, the pound sterling, is one of the most important reserve currencies. It is second only to the US dollar, the euro, and the Japanese yen.
According to the Bank of England's latest triennial report on the FX market, daily foreign exchange trading volumes in London stood at $2.41 trillion in April 2020. A similar report published a year earlier by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) showed that London and the UK as a whole was (like in previous years) the most important foreign exchange centre in the world, clearly ahead of the US, Hong Kong and Singapore, among others.
*Because two currencies are involved in each transaction, the sum of the percentage shares of individual currencies totals 200 instead of 100 per cent.
FCA: One of the Most Important Regulators in the FX and CFD Industry
Did you know that one of the first central banks was opened in the UK (the Bank of England)? The islanders have a very long tradition regarding legislation and regulation of financial markets. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which is responsible for regulating the retail derivatives industry, among other things, was created based on their tradition.
Although the FCA was only established in 2013, it draws on a long-standing tradition of the Financial Services Authority (FSA). It is currently responsible for regulating around 51,000 financial firms operating in the UK. Among them are many retail brokers that represent the top of the FX/CFD industry in retail volumes.
The average UK trader is 44 years old, but newer markets attract younger investors. As a result, the average is moving towards the mid-30s.
"Globally, we see that UK and German traders tend to be the most inclined to trade a wide range of underlying instruments (3.5 on average). Even before the oil prices rose to the highest level since 2012, 52% of traders in the UK already had exposure to commodities through their spread bets or CFD trades. The recent crisis and market instability could result in key drivers for strong participation," Vignati added.
These figures are confirmed by Alayna Francis, Global Head of Media Relations at IG Group. Currently, the broker has a global client base of 400,000, which is a significant increase from the 178,500 it reported in fiscal 2019. The group's latest financial report, presenting preliminary results for H1 of FY22, shows that in the aggregate, the UK market dominated the company's business. Both in terms of the number of customers and revenue generated.
Alayna Francis, Global Head of Media Relations at IG Group
Alayna Francis says Brexit has not had a more apparent impact on changing the UK's FX and CFD industry landscape. However, the covid-19 pandemic had a clear effect on everyday trading activity.
"We believe the pandemic was an accelerator of the existing trends of use of online trading and self-directed investing. The market has doubled in size in the last two years due to several factors related to the pandemic: market volatility, working from home, constant news flow and increasing access to market information and news," Francis commented.
Michael Hewson, Chief Market Analyst at CMC Markets
Finance
Magnates also spoke to CMC Markets Chief Analyst Michael Hewson. As he states, "The
pandemic saw a surge in interest in trading across the board, not just in FX,
but across asset class, as low interest rates and furlough money prompted a
surge of interest in DIY investing and trading.”
“Trading
activity generally increases when volatility starts to rise as clients take
advantage of the big swings in price action which opens new trading
opportunities. This has resulted in increased trading activity,” Hewson added, referring
to the armed conflict in Ukraine.
$7 Thousand a Month. This Is the Average Amount Deposited by the UK CFD Traders
Data released by cPattern shows that in 2021 (data available for January to November), the average UK CFD traders credited over $7,000 to their account each month. During the same period, the average withdrawal was almost half that amount at $3,800.
Additionally, a first-time deposit (FTD) is high, with over $1,000 for the reported period. This is similar to another highly developed retail CFD market, Australia. Only novice traders from Singapore are spending more. In their case, the FDT last year ranked at $1,700.
The data distribution for individual months does not indicate any clear seasonality in terms of average deposits and withdrawals. Over consecutive months the values were very close to each other. The median confirms this for monthly deposits and withdrawals, which amounted to $7,300 and $3,500, respectively.
However, a more significant divergence can be seen in the FTD metric. Median stood clearly below the average for the period from January to November 2021 at $700.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Jas Shah | FMLS:25
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
