Prediction market add-ons may drive fintech user churn
Fintech platforms adding prediction markets risk higher user churn by encouraging casino-like behaviour that undermines long-term customer value, Inversion’s CEO warns.

Finance journalist at Grafa with years of experience covering Asia-Pacific financial markets at S&P Global, Mortgage Ezy, and GMA Network.
Fintech platforms adding prediction markets risk higher user churn by encouraging casino-like behaviour that undermines long-term customer value, Inversion’s CEO warns.
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