GCIFintel Q&A: Building the perfect platform through smart M&A
In this interview Vox speaks to (FNTL ) joint CEO Matt Timmins about a busy year on the M&A front as the group continues its mission to build a single unified technology and data platform to help the retail financial services industry deliver improved customer outcomes.
0:40 Discusses the recent acquisition of Vouched For and AKG, the latest of four acquisitions completed this year.
1:38 The rationale behind Fintel’s buy-and-build strategy to build a one stop shop to support financial advisers with technology and data.
4:55 What’s behind Fintel’s success in M&A, including financial firepower, a clear strategy, and finding companies with unique offerings that share Fintel’s culture of winning by providing the best experience to customers.
8:45 How difficult markets has increased number of acquisition opportunities at realistic valuations.
9:31 How improving customer outcomes underpins all of Fintel’s strategy and M&A plans
10:45 Managing the integration of acquired businesses, and how every deal is approached on a case-by-case basis.
13:35 What’s coming up on the M&A front, and the types of businesses Fintel continues to look to acquire
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