Earlier this year, Ron Kalifa OBE, the former Worldpay chief executive, published his long-awaited report on how policymakers can support UK fintech. In the Kalifa Review he proposed a five-point plan, with recommendations on policy and regulation, skills, investment, the international markets, and national connectivity. In a recent phone call, Kalifa told Spotlight about the risks and opportunities. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
Your report pitches a holistic vision for fintech. Is there a part of this that policymakers should prioritise?
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