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London a fintech “behemoth”, says Plaid leader
Oct 10, 2023
Plaid leader discusses the virtues of international fintechs having European headquarters. They highlight why they chose London and Amsterdam and the benefits of being close to customers and hiring talented individuals. They also talk about the importance of in-person collaboration and London's standing as a fintech hub. The impact of Brexit and growth plans in Europe are also discussed.
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- London's fintech ecosystem makes it a top choice for fintech companies' European headquarters.
- Proximity to customers and access to talented workforce were key factors in selecting London and Amsterdam as European hubs for Plaid.
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European Headquarters Selection Criteria
In this podcast episode, two guests, Zach Lambert and Manuel Sanhoeffer, discuss the factors behind selecting specific cities as European headquarters for global FinTech companies. They explain that the choice of a city is based on factors such as access to financial ecosystems, presence of talent, regulatory environment, and proximity to customers. While Nium chose London as their main European hub due to its fintech ecosystem, access to banks, and being a hub for their biggest clients, Plaid prioritized being close to their customers and hiring pools, leading them to establish offices in both London and Amsterdam.
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