20th August 2021
Roundtable – Manchester: The UK city to scale for FinTechs
Join FinTech North Partners MIDAS (Manchester’s Inward Investment Agency) and RSM UK for a roundtable event which will take a deep dive into one of the UK’s multibillion-pound digital ecosystems – Manchester. About Boasting 10% of global market share and generating £11bn in revenue annually, the UK is a dominant force in FinTech and in … Continued
3rd August 2021
UK-Australia FinTech Bridge: DIT announce virtual UK-Australia FinTech Bridge Masterclass for UK companies interested in Australian FinTech opportunities
The UK-Australia FinTech Bridge is a collaborative effort across government and industry to identify emerging trends and policy, enable more efficient regulation and enhance bilateral trade and investment opportunities. It gives Australian businesses a pathway to succeed in the UK, British businesses a platform to succeed in Australia and together lead the world in financial … Continued
Manchester Office ‘Crucial Part of Growth’ as UTP Group’s Same-Day Settlement Proves a Hit with Merchants
UTP Group (UTP), a European card payment solutions provider, which now has operations in Manchester, Hastings and Reading, is seeing increased demand for its services as more and more merchants are looking for quick and easy to use FinTech solutions. As the UK economy begins to recover, UTP, which opened offices in central Manchester in 2020, … Continued
20th July 2021
xDesign Opens Office in Leeds, Actively Recruiting to Create 100 New Jobs in Region by 2023
FinTech North Partner xDesign, an award-winning independently and owner-operated product and software engineering company with over 100 employees, has today announced its new office opening in Leeds, with plans to help accelerate growth and create jobs in the region over the next three years. The North’s tech ecosystem is poised for an exciting period of … Continued
15th July 2021
Re-watch & re-cap: FraudTech & FinCrime Forum
On the 15th July the Northern FinTech community came together virtually to discuss recent developments in FraudTech and Financial Crime. The FraudTech & FinCrime Forum was supported by AML (anti-money laundering) specialists Tasika and Financial Crime experts Analysis International. Following the recent move towards digital, in the wake of the pandemic which saw more businesses … Continued
13th July 2021
Is the FinTech market a beacon of hope for the UK economy? – Maxim Cohen, UK Adviser
Last year, faced with the need to adjust to the ‘new normal’ imposed on us overnight by the pandemic, we all turned our attention to digital. With more day-to-day activities taking place online, the demand for digital finance and financial services technology has accelerated what was already in growth, providing greater opportunity for the UK … Continued
28th June 2021
Write-up & re-watch: Financial Inclusion Forum 25/06
On the 25th June the Northern FinTech Community came together virtually to explore Financial Inclusion. Financial Inclusion is defined as the availability and equality of opportunities to access financial services. It refers to a process by which individuals and businesses can access appropriate, affordable, and timely financial products and services. This was our second Financial … Continued
23rd June 2021
“Dear CEO Letter” – FCA Deadline looming for e-money firms
On the 18th May 2021, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) sent a ‘Dear CEO’ letter to e-money firms, expressing concern that “many e-money firms compare their services to traditional bank accounts or hold themselves out as an alternative in their financial promotions”. The FCA is concerned that consumers may not be aware that e-money … Continued
7th June 2021
Opportunities in Finland for Northern FinTechs
Calling Northern FinTechs; do you provide solutions in customer experience design, beyond banking solutions, digital identity management, AI and ML, open banking, API’s and other integrations? If so, there are business development opportunities in the Finnish ecosystem we think you should know about! Finland has a vibrant tech start-up ecosystem and is host of the … Continued
3rd June 2021
Write-up and re-watch: North East FinTech Showcase 03/06/21
On the 3rd June the Northern FinTech community came together to discuss FinTech in the North East. The North East FinTech Showcase was hosted in partnership with Dynamo North East and Tech Nation. For anyone who was unable to join the session live, we have produced a write-up and recording. Please click the image below … Continued
28th May 2021
Re-watch & write-up: Equality, Diversity & Bias in FinTech 28/05
On the 28th May, the Northern FinTech Community came together to discuss Equality, Diversity and Bias in FinTech. For those who were unable to join the event live, we have produced a recording and a write-up. Please see below for the write-up and click the image below to view the recording. We were joined by … Continued
17th May 2021
FinTech Wales launches The Foundry – A 12 week FinTech accelerator programme
Our FinTech National Network colleagues FinTech Wales have announced the Foundry – a 12 week accelerator designed to pair global startups with leading Welsh institutions in a bid to drive jobs, deals, and investment in the sector. Capitalising on an already booming local ecosystem, the FinTech Wales Foundry is now accepting applications for its first … Continued
14th May 2021
Tech Nation opens applications for Growth & Sector Programmes, including FinTech 4.0
Our friends and colleagues at Tech Nation have opened applications for their growth & sector programmes, including FinTech 4.0. We’ve heard nothing but great things about the programmes, so we’d like to encourage founders and the wider leadership team at Northern FinTech and insurtech companies to apply. FinTech 4.0 consists of insights sessions delivered by some of … Continued
13th May 2021
Identity frauds that might pose a threat to your company in 2021 – Ondato
Ondato is a partner of FinTech North. In this article, the team from Ondato highlight some key areas of consideration for the FinTech North community in relation to fraud. Identity frauds that might pose a threat to your company in 2021 The days when secure client verification was only a headache for business giants are … Continued
10th May 2021
Deeper partnerships between Banks and FinTechs will transform personal finance according to new Monevo report
Monevo, the market leading personal credit platform & API, has released an independent report on UK Banks and FinTechs setting out the business case for developing closer partnerships and defining exactly how customers are set to benefit. Entitled ‘The Banks and the FinTech: Creating Better Banking Together’, the new report is the culmination of in-depth … Continued
4th May 2021
Write-up: FinTech North Roundtable – Designing the future customer experience in FS
On Tuesday 4th May, FinTech North gathered together business leaders from across the Financial Services and FinTech sectors to discuss Designing the future customer experience in FS. The Roundtable was hosted in partnership with leading technology and engineering consultancy Infinity Works. The event was chaired by FinTech North chair Chris Sier. We were joined by … Continued
30th April 2021
DIT announces FinTech Mission to Canada – April-July 2021
We are pleased to share details of the next stage of the FinTech Mission to Canada as part of the Northern Powerhouse FinTech Mission Programme. We are working with Department for International Trade, DIT Canada, the Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce, the High Commission in Canada and the Ontario Trade and Investment Office to deliver this … Continued
29th April 2021
Re-watch & write-up: FinTech and Green & Ethical Finance 29/04/21
On Thursday 29th April, the Northern FinTech community came together virtually to explore Green and Ethical Finance in FinTech. A big thank you to our event partners WellHouse for helping us to shape the content on this one. WellHouse provide NED, advisor or consultancy services, depending on the firm’s needs, to the wealth management and … Continued
16th April 2021
FinTech North Partners with Newcastle Strategic Solutions
Partnering with FinTech North to develop and grow FinTech in the North East The national FinTech market is evolving and expanding, as evidenced recently when a strategic review of UK FinTech (the Kalifa Review) identified the North East as one of the top 10 FinTech clusters in the UK, and one of two clusters in … Continued
30th March 2021
Write-up: Central European Virtual FinTech Trade Mission to the Northern Powerhouse 30/03
On Tuesday the 30th March FinTech North, in partnership with the Department for International Trade, hosted a Central European Virtual FinTech Trade Mission to the Northern Powerhouse. We were joined by Chris Sier, FinTech North Chair and FinTech Envoy at HM Treasury, and Julian Wells, Director at Whitecap Consulting and FinTech North, who both chaired … Continued
19th March 2021
Re-watch & re-cap: Open Banking Forum 19/03/21
On the 19th March the FinTech North community came together virtually to discuss Open Banking. For those who couldn’t join the event live, we have produced a recording and a write-up so you can catch up. Click the image below to view the recording. Joe Roche, Engagement Manager at FinTech North, welcomed attendees to the … Continued
15th March 2021
Re-watch and re-cap: Digital Payments Forum 12/03
On the 12th March the northern FinTech community came together virtually to explore the Payments sector. FinTech across the Northern Powerhouse is vibrant and diverse, Payments is one of many Northern strengths within FinTech and has seen success and challenges over the past 12 months, as the way we live and pay for things has … Continued
2nd March 2021
Guest Blog: “Dare mighty things” – Dawn Dunn, Dynamo North East
The spacecraft landing on Mars last month could possibly be the only valid excuse to miss the launch of BottlePay; a Newcastle based start-up revolutionising international micropayments through cryptocurrency. An £11m round of seed funding and a £50m valuation gives a certain level of confidence to founder Pete Cheyne and his team, who boast renowned … Continued
26th February 2021
Re-watch: Virtual Leeds Conference & FinTech Showcase
On the 25th February 2021, the northern FinTech community gathered together virtually for our annual Leeds Conference. We were thrilled to have over 400 registrations for the event, which was shared with our colleagues and partners across the FinTech National Network. For those unable to join the session live, we have produced a write-up and … Continued
25th February 2021
Regional FinTech leaders unite in letter to Chancellor
FinTech West is one of six representatives from the UK’s key regional FinTech networks to have joined forces to deliver a letter to the Chancellor with more than 250 signatures from across the UK, calling for the soon to be released UK FinTech Review to recognise the important role of regional FinTech. The letter also … Continued
23rd February 2021
Event write-up: FinTech Leaders Roundtable, in partnership with Infinity Works
On Tuesday the 23rd February FinTech North gathered together business leaders from both northern FinTech and FS to discuss customer centric service design. The FinTech Leaders Roundtable was hosted in partnership with leading engineering and technology consultancy Infinity Works. Customer centricity is incredibly important for both challenger FinTechs, such as neobanks, and heritage banks and … Continued
17th February 2021
International Opportunities for Northern FinTechs – FinTech North partners with DIT
In Partnership with the Department for International Trade, FinTech North is delighted to present a number of upcoming international opportunities for northern FinTechs taking place as virtual trade missions across March 2021. FinTech in the northern powerhouse is vibrant and diverse, with strong regional ecosystems in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle. Regional strengths include … Continued
5th February 2021
Write-up and Re-watch: The Future of Mortgages
On Friday 5th February the northern FinTech community came together virtually to explore Mortgages through the lens of FinTech. The Future of Mortgages was hosted in partnership with Fluent Mortgages. The event was well attended, with over 300 registrations and 160 people joining the session live. For those who weren’t able to join the event … Continued
1st February 2021
FinTech North supports letter to Chancellor – Add your signature!
In partnership with the other members of the FinTech National Network, FinTech North is putting its support behind a letter to the Chancellor to call for regional FinTech to be supported in the soon to be published UK FinTech Strategic Review. We want to get as many signatories as possible – please add your name here … Continued
27th January 2021
FinTech North to host FinTech Leaders Roundtable
FinTech North is delighted to announce a series of thought-leading invite-only roundtable events in partnership with leading digital transformation and engineering consultancy Infinity Works. The events, hosted by Chris Sier, HM Treasury FinTech Envoy and chair of FinTech North, will bring together FinTech and FS business leaders from across the North to discuss the challenges … Continued
