Irish Tech News – Leveraging technology to ensure success for Ireland’s Fintech sector

Ireland’s fintech sector has seen impressive growth in recent years. However now the industry has reached a turning point, with several external factors creating new challenges. These range from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit to potential competition from Techfins and the increased focus on compliance and regulation. With these in mind, the emphasis in 2021 for organisations turns to embracing a truly data-driven approach and leveraging innovative technologies such as AI and machine learning.

In this article for Irish Tech News, Peter Oakes, founder of Fintech Ireland, discusses the myriad factors influencing the Irish fintech sector, exploring what needs to be done now to ensure future success.

You can find the full article here, and if you’re interested in hearing more from Peter and other leading industry experts on the opportunities presented by big data and advanced analytics for financial services firms, register to join the Fintech Ireland & InterSystems webinar on 19th January 2021, 2pm-3.30 pm.

Peter Oakes

Peter has over 30 years' experience and as a highly experienced Executive and Non-Executive Director of regulated financial services companies (Ireland & UK) as well as holding Senior Executive, Management and Advisory roles at Central Banks and Regulators (Ireland, Saudi Arabia, UK & Australia). He has also led start up and scaling of commercial banking and central banking enterprises and is an expert in Regulatory Supervision, Enforcement and Financial Crime, as well as being a mentor and adviser to fintech, regtech and financial services boards & executives. Through Fintech Ireland, Peter works with the founders, boards & executives of organisations to assist and hone their business strategies, models and to make introductions to funding opportunities. He also advises on regulatory issues facing the fintech sector, regularly presenting at global Fintech events and conferences.

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