24th January 2024
FinTech North Community Survey 2024 – Have your say!
Every year, we run our community survey to ensure our work aligns with best interests of our community, that our events cover the most pertinent topics in FinTech and that we’re optimising our role as a leading facilitator for regional FinTech. Not only that, but it helps to assess the impact of our activity. FinTech … Continued
30th November 2023
GFT partners with Engine by Starling to help banks rapidly modernise
We’re delighted to share some exciting news of a real Northern success story. FinTech North partners, global digital transformation specialists, GFT, are working with Starling Bank as an implementation partner for its Software-as-a-Service business, Engine by Starling. Engine by Starling provides banks with access to the cloud native, modular and API-based banking platform initially built … Continued
7th November 2023
FinTech North Host “FinTech for Good” Showcase as Part of incuto’s Impact and Innovation in the Community Finance Sector Conference
On Wednesday the 1st of November, FinTech North ran the “FinTech for Good” Showcase at incuto’s “Vision 2030: Prepare to Thrive- Impact and Innovation in the Community Finance Sector” conference. Seven fantastic organisations delivered lightning pitches, which were fast-paced and highly engaging. The aim of the showcase was for the speakers to pitch FinTech ideas … Continued
4th October 2023
GFT launch new AI.DA Marketplace to accelerate the design and implementation of AI-based applications
FinTech North partners and digital transformation group GFT, is shaping its focus on AI, the technology of the future. GFT is launching its AI.DA Marketplace – whereby AI.DA stands for Artificial Intelligence & Data. With its comprehensive use case library, methodologies, reference architectures and preconfigured solutions, GFT AI.DA Marketplace accelerates the design and implementation of … Continued
5th September 2023
Department for Business and Trade launch UK FinTech Census – Northern FinTechs invited to participate
The Department for Business and Trade has partnered with Innovate Finance and City of London Corporation to launch the UK FinTech Census; a survey curated to identify export-ready UK FinTechs and their target markets. The UK FinTech Census is a direct output from the International FinTech Group – a group set up in response to … Continued
4th August 2023
Prolific North Tech Awards returns for 2023 – discount for our community and entries close September 1st!
Entries are now officially open for 2023’s Prolific North Tech Awards! FinTech North is delighted to be working in partnership with Prolific North on the FinTech company of the Year award. Returning to Old Trafford Stadium on 9th November, these awards have fast become a staple of the tech calendar as we celebrate the remarkable innovations, … Continued
20th July 2023
The North East drives impact through ‘FinPact’
Our Newcastle Conference on the 20th of July oversaw the launch of FinPact, an industry led, community interest organisation mandated to deliver the FinTech strategy for the North East of England. Established under advisement from Womble Bond Dickinson, the new company aims to unleash the digital potential of North East England & Tees Valley (‘North … Continued
12th July 2023
New report highlights significant FinTech capability in Liverpool City Region
On the 12th of July, FinTech North were delighted to host the launch event of Whitecap Consulting’s Liverpool City Region FinTech ecosystem report at the Spine Building in Central Liverpool, in partnership with Knowledge Quarter Liverpool and Sciontec. The report is the result of the first ever detailed analysis of the FinTech ecosystem in the … Continued
11th July 2023
Other Side of the Coin – Naga Munchetty to host event with Bank of England’s Jon Cunliffe on 30th September: Leeds International Festival of Ideas
Leeds International Festival of Ideas is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated event, Other Side of the Coin, hosted by the esteemed broadcaster Naga Munchetty. Joining Munchetty on stage will be Sir Jon Cunliffe, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, and Tom Duff Gordon, Vice President of International Policy at Coinbase. This engaging discussion … Continued
11th May 2023
The Open Banking Summit: Write-up
On the 4th of May, FinTech North welcomed over 90 delegates from across the Northern FinTech community to Bruntwood SciTech’s No.1 Circle Square facility in Central Manchester for our Open Banking Summit, co-hosted with Open Banking Excellence. We’d like to say a huge thank-you to all our amazing speakers for their contribution and to the … Continued
10th May 2023
Opportunity to take part in a FinTech trade mission to Australia this August
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is inviting UK headquartered businesses with technology solutions for the financial services sector to express their interest in a trade mission to Australia’s 2023 Intersekt Festival; a week long event, laying claim to: 900+ Attendees 100+ Virtual Attendees 60+ Sessions 4 Industry Dinners (including a VIP dinner and a lively … Continued
5th May 2023
FinTech North and digital change specialists Axiologik to work in partnership and shape content at the Leeds Conference
FinTech North is delighted to announce that Leeds-based Digital delivery consultancy Axiologik have come on board as a Partner and are taking a lead on the content at our hotly anticipated Leeds Conference. Axiologik have shaped, designed and delivered some of the UK’s most complex digital change programmes. of high scale and of national importance … Continued
2nd May 2023
Brits unhappy with foreign banking charges; only 26% clear on fees
New research from FinTech North partners and digital transformation specialists, GFT, has shown that many Brits think their bank’s fees for spending money abroad are unfair or unreasonable, and a high proportion don’t even understand the fees being charged. Specifically, the research found: Only 26% of consumers understand their banking providers’ foreign spending fees 32% … Continued
25th April 2023
FinTech North and digital transformation specialist GFT to work in partnership in 2023 and beyond
Global digital transformation specialist GFT has renewed its partnership with FinTech North, following the opening of its Manchester Innovation Hub in 2021 and successful collaborations at FinTech North’s Manchester conference in 2022. Working strategically as part of the North’s largest FinTech community platform, GFT will assist with its continued support of the best and brightest FinTech businesses … Continued
24th April 2023
FinTech Challenge Leeds Showcase: Re-cap
On the 20th of April, FinTech North was delighted to welcome representatives of various FinTechs, established financial services and education institutions and the Northern FinTech community to the University of Leeds’ NEXUS facility for our first workshop, as part of our brand new FinTech Challenge Leeds, sponsored by NEXUS and Lloyds Banking Group. The event … Continued
University of Leeds to host Leeds Financial and FinTech Law Conference 2023 this May 11th
FinTech North is delighted to continue it’s long-standing relationship with the University of Leeds, by supporting an event that we think should be of real interest to our community. Introducing the Leeds Financial and FinTech Law Conference – taking place on the 11th of May from 8:30am-17:00pm in the Liberty Building. Hosted by the Centre for … Continued
21st April 2023
FinTech North announces final five challenge areas as part of the FinTech Challenge Leeds – a FinTech Innovation Challenge
FinTech North is delighted to announce five challenge areas as part of the brand new FinTech Challenge Leeds, a FinTech innovation challenged aimed at bringing together established Financial Services institutions with FinTechs to collaborate. As part of the FinTech Challenge Leeds, an initiative supported by Leeds City Council and sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group and … Continued
9th April 2023
FinTech North Community Survey Findings 2023
2022 turned out to be a landmark year for FinTech North. Throughout the year, we doubled our headcount to a team of 2 full-time employees, hit a milestone of 100 events delivered across the North since inception and now work with more partners than ever before. As part of our ongoing commitment to champion Northern … Continued
31st March 2023
Greater Manchester FinTech sector approaches £1 billion
On the 31st of March, FinTech North were delighted to host the launch event of Whitecap Consulting’s Greater Manchester FinTech Ecosystem Report 2023 at Bruntwood SciTech’s No.1 Circle Square facility in Central Manchester. The launch event welcomed over 100 delegates, who joined us to gain insight into the growth and development of the FinTech ecosystem … Continued
29th March 2023
North-East FinTech Forum: Re-cap
On Wednesday 29th of March, FinTech North welcomed over 70 delegates to Womble Bond Dickinson‘s beautiful offices in Central Newcastle for our North-East FinTech Forum. Of what is becoming standard at our North-East based events, the North-East FinTech Forum laid claim to a room full of passionate delegates from the FinTech community in the region. … Continued
23rd March 2023
FinTech North and Lloyds Banking Group in final stages of Dragon’s Den style pitching competitions
FinTech North is an events-led, ecosystem facilitator established to provide a platform to share ideas, celebrate innovation, champion diversity, and share best practice in regional FinTech. The focal point for Northern FinTech, FinTech North occupies a unique position in the ecosystem; working neutrally to promote and support FinTech innovation across the entire North, whilst collaborating … Continued
1st March 2023
Re-cap: Operational Resilience Forum
On Thursday 23rd of February, FinTech North welcomed over 45 delegates from the Northern FinTech community to RSM’s state of the art offices in central Manchester for our Operational Resilience Forum, delivered in partnership with AccessPay and NCC Group Software Resilience. Our first standalone event of the year covered operational resilience from a number of … Continued
FinTech Challenge Leeds – FinTech North announces new city-wide Innovation Challenge to address key sector and societal issues
FinTech North is delighted to announce the FinTech Challenge Leeds – a city region-wide FinTech Innovation Challenge designed to create more immersive engagements for entrepreneurs and established Financial Services institutions, whilst promoting Leeds as a centre of excellence in FinTech and Financial Services and increasing the number of opportunities available to under-represented founders and FinTech … Continued
21st February 2023
FinTech Alliance Announces Its Fourth Annual Investment Series
FinTech North are delighted to support FinTech Alliance’s fourth annual Investment Series. Any FinTechs searching for investment should find this of interest. FinTech Alliance has announced its fourth annual Investment Series, with signups now open for FinTechs and investors to take part. The annual series has included key partners like Augmentum FinTech, White & Case, … Continued
16th February 2023
North America Roadshow 2023: FinTech Opportunities in the US market
We often hear from FinTechs across the North that the US is an attractive market – and evidently so. The home to over 100 FinTech unicorns, a bustling ecosystem and significant opportunities for investment, it’s no surprise that expansion across the Atlantic is on the radar for many FinTechs based in the UK. We’re therefore … Continued
15th February 2023
Opportunity for Northern FinTechs to pitch at FinTech conference in Poland, as part of international FinTech mission
FinTech North was delighted to contribute as part of a mini trade mission to the city of Łódź (pronounced wuj) in central Poland last year, which included participation at the inaugural FinTech & eCommerce Linking Days conference. Following our involvement last year, we’re delighted to offer the opportunity to 6-8 UK FinTechs to speak and … Continued
14th February 2023
Leeds City Region’s FinTech sector doubles in size since 2020
On the 14th of February, FinTech North hosted the Leeds City Region FinTech Report 2023 launch event, in partnership with Whitecap Consulting, at Leeds Building Society‘s HQ on Sovereign Street in Leeds. The new report from Whitecap Consulting shows the FinTech sector in the Leeds City Region has experienced huge growth over the last three … Continued
10th February 2023
FinTech North Announces Partnership With Leeds Building Society
Collaboration between Financial Services and FinTech is key to the development of the Northern FinTech ecosystem. FinTech North is therefore delighted to announce one of the most well-known financial services institutions in the Leeds City Region, Leeds Building Society, as Strategic Partners. To mark the beginning of our collaboration, we’re looking forward to hosting Whitecap … Continued
1st February 2023
Upskilling your digital workforce: Newcastle University’s Employers’ Business Breakfast on February 10th
We are acutely aware of the issues businesses are facing regarding digital skills and talent, so we’re delighted to share an event that we believe should be of interest to North-East based employers. Newcastle University are hosting their Employers’ Business Breakfast, an event curated for you to discover how up-skilling your employees through the Higher … Continued
20th January 2023
FinTech North Community Survey 2023 – Have your say!
Every year, we run our Community Survey to make sure our work aligns with the best interests of our community, that our events cover the most pertinent topics in FinTech and that we optimise our role as a leading facilitator for regional FinTech. Not only that, but it helps us to assess the impact our … Continued
