Global fintech M&A is forecast to have another stellar year after providing multi-billion dollar lending opportunities in the last 12 months, with the UK expected to continue leading the way despite Brexit uncertainty. Fintech M&A hit around $63bn throughout 2018, according to M&A advisory firm Hampleton Partners, driven by mega deals early in the year such as Blackstone’s $17bn purchase of a majority stake in Thomson Reuters’ Financial & Risk business, since rebadged as Please take a trial...