BNPL Organizational Structure

How Top Teams Are Built to Scale At PCN, we’ve always believed that how a company is built matters just as much as what it offers. In the BNPL Report 2025, our team dug deep into the organizational structures, workforce models, and strategic choices of Europe’s leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) players, from Klarna […]

From Chatbots to Job Cuts: Klarna’s AI Shakeup & the Future of Fintech Talent

From Chatbots to Job Cuts - Klarna’s AI Shakeup & the Future of Fintech Talent

Klarna’s AI Shakeup and the Future of Fintech Talent Since its founding in 2005, Klarna has positioned itself as a leading player in the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and digital payments space, expanding its services to over 45 countries, supporting more than 150 million users, and partnering with 675,000 merchants globally. As fintech evolves, […]

The Best and Worst Times of the Year for Job Hunting

The Best and Worst Times of the Year for Job Hunting: A Seasonal Job Search Guide

Timing can play a crucial role in your job search. While job opportunities exist year-round, certain periods are better for landing a position than others. Understanding the best and worst times to look for jobs can help you optimise your job search strategy, boost your chances of success, and avoid frustrating periods when hiring tends […]

Top 7 European Open Banking Platforms to Watch in 2024

Best Open Banking Platforms in Europe

Open Banking is revolutionising the financial space in Europe, allowing for a more competitive and transparent market. The system pushes financial institutions to open up their systems and securely share data, enabling new services and innovation. Nevertheless, making the right choice of platform is essential if you want to fully utilise the benefits of open […]

Why are more companies hiring freelancers in 2024?

Why are more companies hiring freelancers in 2024? According to the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK), the number of freelancers in the Netherlands has increased by 85% over the past decade, indicating a major trend towards freelance hiring by companies. Today, the Netherlands is home to 1.6 million freelancers! This increase in freelance workers is […]

Hiring for Cybersecurity Incident Response in 2024

Hiring for Incident Response in Cybersecurity

In 2024, cyberattacks are inevitable but also stoppable. As the cybersecurity teams of government institutions, companies, and other organizations constantly create innovative solutions to prevent and reduce the impact of cyber threats, hackers are also working on finding better ways to attack. In this vicious cycle of cyber attacks, the resilience of institutions gains importance […]

5 Key Cybersecurity trends to watch in 2024

Cybersecurity Trends to watch in 2024

Cybersecurity has become a strategic priority for individuals, organizations, and governments. Increasing concerns about data privacy and a surge in cyberattacks are elevating the importance of this industry. In fact, global spending by end-users on security and risk management is projected to reach $215 billion by 2024, reflecting a 14.3% growth from 2023. In this […]

HSBC’s UK CEO Ian Stuart Confirmed to Speak at Money20/20 Europe

Money20/20 Europe 2023

How HSBC Structured the Acquisition of SVB UK in days Money20/20, the world’s leading fintech show is announcing that HSBC UK Chief Executive Officer Ian Stuart is confirmed to speak at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam on June 6th at 1:15 pm on the Money20/20 Encore stage. The audience will hear the full story on the […]