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Fintech Trends in 2026: 7 Shifts Shaping the Industry
An operating-level view of the seven themes that are actually shaping fintech infrastructure, regulation, and scale in 2026.
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Fintech Resources & Guides
Free guides, checklists, and tools for fintech founders building regulated businesses in Europe. Written by the Advapay team, based on 100+ licensing processes, not theory.
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How to Launch a Fintech Company in 2026
The complete, practical guide to building a regulated fintech globally - from initial business model validation through to post-launch compliance.
By Ivan Aleksandrov, CSO at Advapay · 100+ fintech launches supported
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How to Launch a Fintech Company in 2026
Complete guide to EU EMI licensing, jurisdiction selection, tech stack, KYC/AML, banking partners, and go-to-market. 12 pages by Ivan Aleksandrov.
Licensing StrategyEMI Licensing12 pagesFree download
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Online Webinar: How to Launch, Scale and Operate a Payment or E-Money Institution in the UK
Join Advapay UK for a webinar on the UK regulatory and operational environment for Payment Institutions and E-Money Institutions, including licensing, safeguarding reconciliation, and practical launch considerations.
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VASP Licence: MiCAR Deadline Is Looming. Now What?
VASP licence holders in Europe face a MiCAR deadline and must decide whether to apply for CASP authorisation, wind down EU solicitation, or consider alternatives such as SRO membership or MSB registration.
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SWIFT vs SEPA Payments: The Main Differences
Compare SWIFT and SEPA payments from a fintech infrastructure perspective, including geography, currencies, fees, settlement expectations, and use cases.
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E-money Institutions vs Payment Institutions: Main Differences and FAQs
Compare Electronic Money Institutions and Payment Institutions in Europe: e-money issuance, payment services, capital, compliance, business-model fit, and common EMI vs PI questions.
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