Author: Kacper Bałdyga

Why a Leading FinTech Chose Nearshore Developers Over Local Teams

Why a Leading FinTech Chose Nearshore Developers Over Local Teams

Your product’s growing. Your users want more. But your local team is maxed out, and hiring takes months you don’t have.

That’s exactly what Finbourne faced with their LUSID platform. They had a cutting-edge back end and could not deliver it cleanly to users.

Instead of stretching their UK team thinner, they partnered with nearshore developers in Poland – Code & Pepper. The result? A faster, smoother product rollout, powered by smart IT staff augmentation.

Why a Leading FinTech Chose Nearshore Developers Over Local Teams

Here’s how outsourcing engineers—the right way—helped a top FinTech scale without chaos.

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Staff Augmentation vs. Full Outsourcing: What’s Best for Your Startup?

For most startups, software development outsourcing is no longer a question of if, but how. Between tight funding rounds, shifting roadmaps, and limited in-house bandwidth, founders need external help—fast.

That’s where the choice kicks in: staff augmentation or full outsourcing? Both are popular paths for outsourcing software development. Both offer access to talent, flexibility, and scalability. But which one really fits your product vision, hiring pace, and growth pressure?

Let’s unpack it.

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5 Compliance Mistakes FinTech Startups Make (And How to Avoid Them Without Burning Budget)

FinTech moves fast. But compliance? It doesn’t wait for your roadmap. Miss a step, and you’re not just tweaking a product backlog—you’re dealing with regulators, legal fees, and reputational damage. And if you’re in early growth mode, those distractions can wreck momentum. Here are 5 Compliance Mistakes you want to avoid.

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The Hidden Costs of Hiring an In-House Development Team vs Outsourcing Software Development

Building a software development team is expensive. But beyond salaries, there are hidden costs that many businesses overlook. Hiring in-house may seem like the safest bet, but it often leads to higher expenses, slower product development, and more management overhead. Let’s look into outsourcing software development benefits over in-house hiring.

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FinTech Wire: Episode #68 – Non-Mainstream News, October 2024

October has been a dynamic month in the FinTech and VC spheres. Marked by super-interesting FinTech News and Investments, new product launches. From fresh funding boosts to emerging tech initiatives, the latest developments are poised to influence the industry’s direction in exciting ways. Here’s a look at what’s been making headlines this month! Let’s welcome FinTech Wire: Episode #68.

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