Fintech Focus For April 2, 2021

Quote To Start The Day: Your mind will take the shape of what you frequently hold in thought, for the human spirit is colored by such impressions.

Source: Marcus Aurelius

One Big Thing In Fintech: Coinbase has confirmed the April 14 direct listing date.

Source: The Block

Other Key Fintech Developments:

Watch Out For This: Gen Z is interested in personal finance and investing, but they lack confidence and want more financial education.

Source: Greenlight

Interesting Reads:

Market Moving Headline: The recent bond yield spike has been blamed for pressuring tech stocks as they are seen as vulnerable to rising rates. We believe this view is too simplistic: tech is a diverse sector and the driver of higher yields matters more than the rise itself. Our new nominal theme implies central banks will be slower to raise rates to curb inflation than in the past, supporting our pro-risk stance and preference for tech.

Source: BlackRock

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