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Dmytro Spilka

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Could Nubank Deliver More Than a $50b Valuation When it Comes to Serving Latin America’s Unbanked?

As Brazilian fintech Nubank readies itself for one of the largest IPOs of 2021, the implications of the technology on Latin America’s unbanked communities can’t be overstated. Data suggests that for the 16.3 million Brazilian citizens who don’t have a bank account, and the further 17.7 who haven’t used their bank accounts in over a month, access t...

06 December 2021 /payments

The Blueprint for Sustainability: What Makes an ESG Stock and why are the Criteria so Controversial?

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stocks are the subject of widespread investor interest and are likely to be a favoured choice among retail investors for many years to come. However, it’s vital that research is conducted before buying into a stock that’s met the ESG criteria. The lure of winning appeal among environmentally conscious in...

22 November 2021 /sustainable /markets

Is There a Place for Banks in a Fintech-Driven Future?

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, widespread digital acceleration has catapulted fintech firms further into mainstream usage than ever before. As the highly advanced technological infrastructures of challenger banks outpace their more-traditional counterparts, it’s worth asking whether there’s a place for banking as we know it in a fintech-dr...

01 November 2021 /retail /markets

Where Next for Robinhood: Could the Retail Investing Giant’s Stock Recover to its $70 Peak?

After one of the most heavily anticipated IPOs of 2021, Robinhood has endured a tumultuous introduction to public life. With the emergence of formidable competitors and regulatory scrutiny of the company’s payment-for-order flow model, the value of HOOD shares has fallen some 40% from its $70 peak in early August. Now it’s worth asking whether the...

07 October 2021 /markets

Powered by Sentiment: Is Workhorse Set to Become Social Media’s Next Meme Stock Favourite?

Workhorse Group has become one of many stocks to follow in the footsteps of GameStop and AMC and undergo a sizable rally as a meme stock. With shares climbing some 1,200% at their peak in 2021 compared to their 2020 opening price, there appears to be some indication that the best is yet to come for the popular electric vehicle firm. Following it...

29 September 2021 /markets

Accelerating the Fintech Revolution: How Blockchain will Change Finance Technology Forever

Fintech, like many other tech-oriented industries, is constantly evolving. There are new finance apps that are seemingly cropping up on a daily basis, offering bold new approaches to the managing and processing of payments. While this industry has been constantly growing, the arrival of blockchain technology threatens to bring an unprecedented lev...

29 September 2021 /markets

How The Wider World of Investment Opportunities Received a Boost in The Wake of The Robinhood Fiasco

When Reddit users coordinated themselves to use their Robinhood accounts to buy GameStop shares en masse, the short squeeze they created sent shockwaves through Wall Street. The 1,600% rally that was created turned retail investors and individuals who were new to trading wealthy overnight. But the squeeze also caused a liquidity issue on Robinhoo...

15 September 2021 /markets

4 Reasons Why The 2021 Fintech IPO Market is Only Getting Started

2021 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for fintech IPOs, and evidence suggests that the post-pandemic listing frenzy is only getting started. This year, we’ve already seen the likes of Robinhood, Wise, Coinbase and many more financial technology giants go public around the world. But what will the fintech IPO landscape look like for the ...

02 September 2021 /markets

Sustainable Investments: Overvalued or Fair?

Ethical and sustainable investments are gaining in popularity. As consumers become more educated on sustainability, recent years have seen a considerable push for sustainable investments. Ethical and sustainable investments are made with the view of helping society, the planet for a better climate, and to avoid causing harm or condoning unethical...

24 August 2021 /markets

Why Robinhood’s New Feature Might Not Bring the Level Playing Field Retail Investors Crave

“Robinhood is democratising IPOs,” headlined the wildly successful retail investing app’s blog in May 2021: “IPO Access is here.” Ahead of its own blockbuster IPO, Robinhood launched a groundbreaking platform that would bring retail investors unprecedented levels of access to an initial public offering market that was typically reserved only for ...