Last issue before the holidays: Dec 18
- Addiction, seven bucks at a time
- Market direct
- Navigating the great reset
- Crossing the chasm
- Top risks for 2020
- Which way the wind blows
- Social funding partnerships
- And a bevy of Holiday greetings
Stories of interest:
Addiction, seven bucks at a time: Jack Ma keeps hitting home runs. From teacher to billionaire, he’s now helping the nascent Chinese consumer get comfortable with credit. The Chinese banking system is evolving at warp speed and he’s in the middle of it.
Market direct: This is your must read of the week if you want to learn about direct listings versus IPOs. Great overview.
Navigating the great reset: NCFA Director, Richard Remillard discusses the financial services turmoil and prognosticates the Canadian fintech outlook for 2020 and how to deal with it.
Crossing the chasm: Several bilateral agreements have been established to help British fintech businesses develop business overseas. After 3 years without much progress the question is: can we expect bilateral agreements or bridges to do anything? Maybe investment in Britain requires a period of political stability and a clear direction before companies will consider investing there.
Which way the wind blows: Protivity is out with their Executive Perspectives and top risks 2020.
Social funding partnerships: More traditional fundraising methods lost relevance while first time donor networks embraced emotive and personalized storytelling. Mutually beneficial marketing partnerships are critical goals to work towards as more businesses find reasons to collaborate with charities.
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Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for 2020!
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