24th January 2019
Launch of the Global RegTech Industry Benchmarking Survey
FinTech North has been delighted to welcome several of the FinTech masters students from Manchester Metropolitan University to our events over recent months, and we are pleased to share some information on behalf of one of these students. Altantsetseg (Tsegi) Ganbold has shared with us a RegTech survey that will help form the basis of … Continued
18th January 2019
FinTech North announces Leeds & Manchester conference dates
FinTech North has announced its first two major conferences of 2019, which will take place in Manchester and Leeds respectively. The Manchester conference will take place on Wednesday 17th April and will be hosted at University of Manchester’s iconic Whitworth Hall. The Leeds conference will be on Thursday 23rd May and will this year take … Continued
17th January 2019
Compliance in a Digital World – event review
The first FinTech North event of 2019 was a special interest group focusing on compliance and RegTech, hosted in partnership with Yorkshire Building Society, entitled ‘Compliance in a Digital World’. The event was fully subscribed several weeks in advance and the on-the-day audience of 70 people included numerous new attendees from the compliance and risk … Continued
21st December 2018
UK organisations invited to pitch at February FinTech North events
From 12-14th February, a delegation of 20 European FinTech firms will visit the Northern Powerhouse spending three days across the cities of Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds. FinTech North will once again be hosting events over the course of the visit, which will showcase the visiting FinTechs, and also selected UK organisations.
7th December 2018
FinTech North LendTech Forum Event Write Up
The Leeds Tech and FS community gathered on the 7th December at Squire Patton Boggs for the FinTech North LendTech Forum. The event provided insight and discussion on the latest developments in lending technology, and was sponsored by Equinti Credit Services.
19th November 2018
The Manchester Innovation Labs
FinTech North would like to make you aware of The Manchester Innovation Labs – an initiative that The University of Manchester has developed for facilitating effective engagement between businesses & academics. The Innovation Labs initiate co-developed research projects that address a business need. The Next Innovation Lab will be on the 23rd January 2019. Here … Continued
2018 Singapore Fintech Festival – Lagarde Supports State Backed Crypto Currencies
This week Fintech North Director, Daniel Rajkumar attended the 3rdSingapore Fintech Festival. Attracting fintech businesses, entrepreneurs and traditional finance and tech companies from around the world, the event also included high profile key note speakers such as India’s Prime Minister Narinder Modi and Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund. On the last day of the festival … Continued
9th November 2018
Harrogate Forum: Agenda
FinTech North is proud to announce its debut forum in Harrogate. This event, in partnership with Harrogate Digital and Harrogate Borough Council, will discuss FinTech developments and innovations in the Yorkshire region. Date/Time: Thursday 15th November, 8.15am – 11.00am. Venue: Everyman cinema, Westgate House, Station Parade, Harrogate HG1 1HQ Agenda: 8.15. Breakfast & networking … Continued
FinTech North showcases 20 FinTechs from 9 countries
On 5th-7th November 2018, FinTech North hosted three events across three days in Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds to provide an opportunity for UK companies to hear from and engage with 20 visiting FinTechs from 9 countries. Below is the list of FinTech delegates that visited the Northern Powerhouse. Each delegate was keen to develop relationships … Continued
1st November 2018
FinTech North pledges to help support Financial Inclusion focused entrepreneurs
This week’s budget has made many headlines, but a new Financial Inclusion initiative slipped under the radar somewhat. This is a topic close to our hearts at FinTech North and an area where we are keen to pledge our support to FinTech entrepreneurs and initiatives. There was much for the FinTech sector to cheer in … Continued
23rd October 2018
Northern FinTechs encouraged to apply for FCA Sandbox
Applications for cohort 5 of the FCA regulatory sandbox are now open and we are encouraging northern FinTech Innovators to apply! This regulatory sandbox allows innovative businesses to test new products or services in the market with real consumers. The sandbox is open to authorised firms, unauthorised firms that require authorisation and technology businesses. It … Continued
19th October 2018
FinTech North Manchester Forum 19/10 – Event review
There was a fantastic turnout from the Manchester tech and financial services community on the 19th October for the FinTech North Forum, hosted at Network Marketing‘s offices at Neo. Attendees came together to network and discuss the region’s developments and opportunities for FinTech and innovation, and hear from a number of industry experts discussing the … Continued
17th October 2018
International FinTech Showcase Leeds: Agenda
FinTech North is proud to announce the International FinTech Showcase, Leeds. This event, in partnership with DIT and FCO and as part of a three day International Mission, will feature a pitching session from 20 international FinTech start-ups and scale-ups. Date/Time: Wednesday 7th November, 8.15am – 12.00am. Agenda: aql, 11-15 Hunslet Rd, Leeds, LS10 1JQ … Continued
International FinTech Showcase Manchester: Agenda
FinTech North is proud to announce the International FinTech Showcase, Manchester. This event, in partnership with DIT and FCO and as part of a three day International Mission, will feature a pitching session from 20 international FinTech start-ups and scale-ups. Date/Time: Tuesday 6th November, 8.15am – 11.00am. Agenda: Barclays Eagle Lab Manchester, Albert Square, Manchester, M2 … Continued
International FinTech Showcase Liverpool: Agenda
FinTech North is proud to announce the International FinTech Showcase, Liverpool. This event, in partnership with DIT and FCO and as part of a three day International Mission, will feature a pitching session from 20 international FinTech start-ups and scale-ups. Date/Time: Monday 5th November, 8.15am – 11.45am. Agenda: Sensor City Liverpool, 31 Russell Street, Liverpool, … Continued
8th October 2018
PRESS RELEASE: Standing room only! – Inaugural FinTech North event in Newcastle a huge success
PRESS RELEASE: There was standing room only at the very first FinTech North in Newcastle last Friday, 5th October 2018. The events-based community created to support FinTech in the Northern Powerhouse, sold out their first event in the city more than a week before the event which took place at hedgehog lab, the rapidly growing … Continued
5th October 2018
FinTech North Newcastle Forum – Event Write Up
At the inaugural FinTech North event in Newcastle on Friday 5th October the North East tech and FS community gathered together at Generator Studios to discuss FinTech trends and innovation.
3rd October 2018
FinTech North confirms expansion plans as it prepares for 2019
FinTech North has confirmed it is to expand its events programme to new locations across the north as it seeks to continue its mission to help build the northern FinTech community. In 2019, FinTech North will deliver its most comprehensive events programme ever, with four main conferences to be held in Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool and … Continued
26th September 2018
NatWest and Northern Powerhouse – AI in FinTech: Universities & Banks Event
FinTech North Chair Chris Sier will be moderating a panel during a thought leadership event on the 3rd of October at NatWest Rocketspace in Islington, London. Hosted by NatWest and the Northern Powerhouse, the event will feature senior representatives from Newcastle University, Manchester University and University of Leeds and explore the opportunity for FinTech innovation … Continued
18th September 2018
FinTech North to host trilogy of events for Nordic and Baltic FinTech delegation in November
This November, FinTech North is delighted to be a part of welcoming a delegation of 20 FinTech scale-ups from the Baltic and Nordic regions to the Northern Powerhouse. The trade mission planned by the Department of International Trade (DIT) and Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) will visit three of the north’s major economic regions during … Continued
13th September 2018
FinTech North Manchester Forum
FinTech North is proud to announce its debut forum in Manchester. This event, in partnership with Network Marketing, will discuss FinTech developments and innovations in the Greater Manchester region. Venue: Neo, Charlotte Street, M1 4ET, Manchester. Agenda 8.15: Breakfast & networking 9.00: Luke Freeman, Director, Whitecap Consulting & FinTech North 9.10: Building societies … Continued
7th September 2018
FinTech North September Forum, Leeds: FinTech Innovators
On the 7th September 2018, the Leeds FinTech community gathered for a morning of networking, insight and discussion. The event was hosted by Addleshaw Goddard. The forum began with a welcome from Julian Wells –he announced that as of today’s forum FinTech North has now run 20 events. Julian was also excited to announce other … Continued
5th September 2018
FinTech North appoints Chris Sier as Chairman
FinTech North has announced the appointment of HM Treasury FinTech Envoy Chris Sier as its Chairman as it prepares to embark on the most ambitious phase of its growth since its inception in 2016. Chris Sier is well known to FinTech North, having delivered a keynote speech at the inaugural conference in 2016 he has … Continued
3rd September 2018
Supporting FinTech innovation via industry partnerships – The University of Manchester
This blog was written by Rachel Kenyon, Business Engagement Lead for FinTech, LegalTech & Cyber Security, The University of Manchester. It was originally posted on NCUB.co.uk, to see the original post, click here. The University of Manchester has recognised FinTech as a transformative and fast developing sector and has sought over the past year to … Continued
FinTech North to host US trade mission roundtable
FinTech North is delighted to be involved in a US trade mission visiting key cities across the Northern Powerhouse in September, and will be hosting a FinTech roundtable event in Leeds on 18th September. Stefan Pryor, secretary of commerce for the State of Rhode Island, is heading up the trade mission comprising seven US businesses … Continued
3rd August 2018
FinTech Innovators – 7th September 2018, in partnership with Addleshaw Goddard
We are proud to announce our next FinTech North forum – FinTech Innovators, on 7th September 2018, hosted by Addleshaw Goddard. Date: 7th September 2018 Time: 8.00am – 11.30am. Venue: 3 Sovereign Square, Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4ER. Register here for FinTech Innovators. Agenda 8.00: Breakfast & networking 8.50: Welcome to … Continued
27th July 2018
FinTech North is Heading to Newcastle
Since our launch in 2016 FinTech North has hosted 21 events across the North, attracting attendees from over 400 organisations and speakers from 12 countries. Our first ever event in Newcastle will see a set of expert speakers discuss developments in FinTech in Newcastle, the regional FinTech economy, and further afield. Agenda 8.15: … Continued
P2P Jungle Goes Pear Shaped in China
The P2P lending sector is China is reportedly worth around $190billion… and falling. The sector has been in crisis management mode for the last month, as a run on P2P lenders is literally causing P2P lenders to run. People have been turning up at the offices of some of these companies only to find the … Continued
24th July 2018
FinTech North Partners with Open Banking Expo
Open Banking is always a hot topic at our events, and FinTech north is delighted to be a partner for the inaugural Open Banking Expo conference, which takes place at America Square Conference Centre in London on Tuesday 27th November 2018. #OBEXPO18 Open Banking Expo will bring together a cross section of the UK’s brightest … Continued
17th July 2018
Fintech North talks with Charlotte from Enforcd, mostly about the best names for Fish and Chip shops.
Hi Charlotte, well done on being one of the winners in the PIMFA competition, could you take a few moments and let us know more about what it is enforcd.com does? Hi Bird, it is great to hear from a fellow Northerner! We are delighted to have been selected for the competition and are really … Continued
