# Chris Skinner

> Chris Skinner is a British fintech author and commentator, founder of The Finanser blog, active on X as @chris_skinner.

Source: https://www.neobank.wiki/wiki/chris-skinner
Last updated: 2026-08-11
Categories: Financial technology, Fintech journalists, People in fintech

**Chris Skinner** is a British author, speaker and independent commentator on digital banking and financial innovation. He founded **The Finanser** blog and has written multiple books on the future of banking; on [X](/wiki/x) he posts as **@chris_skinner**.[^cs1] He is one of the longest-running public voices on [neobanks](/wiki/neobank), [open banking](/wiki/open-banking) and bank transformation.

## Career

Skinner has advised large banks and fintechs on digital strategy for decades and is a frequent conference keynote speaker. His writing bridges incumbent banking and startup [challenger](/wiki/challenger-bank) narratives.

## Media and X

The Finanser and Skinner's books (including titles in the *Digital Bank* lineage) are widely cited. His X presence (**@chris_skinner**) remains a high-follower feed for digital finance commentary.

## Infobox

- **Occupation**: Author / commentator
- **Known for**: The Finanser; Digital Bank books
- **X**: @chris_skinner

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chris Skinner?

Chris Skinner is a British fintech author and commentator, founder of The Finanser blog, active on X as @chrisskinner.


## References

[^cs1]: Chris Skinner founded The Finanser and writes on digital banking transformation. — https://thefinanser.com/