Despite competitive propositions and momentary advantages that alternative lenders may have over incumbents, it is likely that banks will eventually drive this particular FinTech segment out of business. That moment, however, will come after a brief time of mutually beneficial collaborative work that we will witness in the years ahead. Though alternative lenders will get to see growth and prosperity in the short term, the long-term success of this segment is questionable. In fact, the more sophisticated data analytics, regulatory technology and risk management solutions developed by FinTech startups get, the less time is left for alternative lenders to leverage their often overhyped position. Read more: letstalkpayments.com
