Case taken from Shevlin, R. (2023) The new venture capitalists: How Community Banks are fueling the growth
Question:
Case taken from Shevlin, R. (2023) The new venture capitalists: How Community Banks are fueling the growth of Fintech, Forbes. Forbes Magazine. Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ronshevlin/2023/01/23/the-new-venture-capitalists-how-banks-are-fueling-the-growth-of-enterprise-fintech/?sh=8f88029a6985
a, Explain the role of Venture Capitalists in ensuring the quality of the FinTech ecosystem. Which other stakeholders are necessary for a well-functioning FinTech ecosystem? What role do they play?
[30 marks]
b, There are two distinct kinds of FinTech start-ups. In what ways will each type of FinTech start-ups be influenced by the changes in the investment arena?
[20 marks]
c, The real challenge for FinTech start-ups is TechFins rather than the financial services they seek to disrupt. To what extent do you agree with this assertion? Compare the impacts FinTech start-ups face from TechFins and the other financial services players.
[30 marks]
d, The deployment of technology in business and finance ensures increased efficiency and better service for consumers. Explain the impacts of technology as a tool in business and industry. In your explanation, describe how technology is leading to the evolution of financial activities?
[20 marks]