Inside the Regulatory Sandbox: Effects on Fintech Funding

The rise of fintechs promises to spur competition in the financial sector. This could lead to sizeable efficiency gains, more choice for consumers, and enhanced financial inclusion. However, the potentially disruptive growth of firms offering novel products and services poses new challenges for financial stability and consumer protection. In response, policymakers around the world are creating “regulatory sandboxes” to foster innovation in the financial sector while keeping alert to emerging risks.

This paper from BIS analyses how entering the United Kingdom’s regulatory sandbox affects fintechs’ ability to raise funding.