18th March 2020
Manchester Conference moved to November
Following consultation with our event hosts The University of Manchester, we have decided to postpone the 2nd April Manchester Conference in light of the quickly evolving situation regarding the developing COVID-19 outbreak and following the latest government advice. We are really disappointed to postpone one of our showcase events of the year but we are grateful to … Continued
5th March 2020
Leeds FinTech sector continues to strengthen, according to new report
The FinTech sector in Leeds City Region has shown growth in several key areas over the last two years according to a new report published by regional strategy consulting firm Whitecap Consulting, a report which was supported by FinTech North. The report analyses the region’s FinTech ecosystem and represents an update on a previous report … Continued
3rd March 2020
FinTech North calls on financial and tech communities to shape Manchester conference
Following the runaway success of two previous conferences in Manchester, FinTech North is returning to the city for its third annual conference on Thursday 2nd April. With a host of FinTech leaders already lined up for Manchester’s conference, the organisers are calling on the financial and tech communities to get involved in shaping the remaining … Continued
17th February 2020
Event Write-up: 1402 Manchester Cloud Forum
On Friday 14th February the FinTech North community gathered in Manchester to discuss the application and development of Cloud Technology. The first ever FinTech North Cloud Forum was hosted by RSM UK and sponsored by cybersecurity and risk mitigation experts NCC Group. Neil Pickles, Partners FS Risk Assurance, welcomed attendees to the event on behalf … Continued
FinTech Alliance & DIT launch Investment Series to connect FinTechs with Investors
FinTech Alliance and the Department of International Trade are holding their first Investment Series. What is it? A series of events aimed at connecting FinTechs at any stage of their investment journey with investors – supported by government. Including a number of events enabling FinTechs to build relationships with investors. Culminating in a Pitch … Continued
31st January 2020
Event Write-up: Leeds Investment Forum 31/01 2020
On 31st January 2020 the FinTech North community gathered at aql in Leeds for the Investment Forum, hosted in partnership with NorthInvest. Julian Wells, Director of FinTech North and Whitecap Consulting, welcomed a sell out crowd to the first FinTech North event of 2020, who had gathered at Salem Chapel to discuss funding and investment … Continued
24th January 2020
FinTech North returns to Whitworth Hall for 2020 Manchester Conference
FinTech North’s third annual Manchester conference will once again be hosted by The University of Manchester on 2nd April, expecting to attract around 300 delegates to the iconic Whitworth Hall for a full day conference featuring a line-up of national and regional FinTech experts and innovators. Attendees at FinTech North will be drawn from the financial … Continued
18th December 2019
New report highlights growth potential for FinTech in the North East
Following the preview launch at FinTech North’s Newcastle seminar in November, Whitecap Consulting has today announced the release of its North East FinTech Ecosystem Report. The North East can offer growing FinTech firms a highly attractive base from which to build their future growth, according to the new report, which analyses the North East FinTech … Continued
16th December 2019
Event Round-up: FinTech North Leeds Seminar 1312
On Friday 13th December, the FinTech North community gathered for the final event of 2019 at Kirkstall Forge in Leeds. Julian Wells, Director at Whitecap Consulting and FinTech North, opened the event, welcoming attendees before handing over to Joe Roche, Engagement Manager at FinTech North, who gave an overview of FinTech North in 2019 and a look … Continued
29th November 2019
Event Round-up: North East FinTech Ecosystem Research Launch
On Thursday 28th November we hosted a FinTech North breakfast seminar to unveil the results of Whitecap’s recent research into the North East FinTech sector. Tasmin Lockwood, a journalist with The Northern Report, wrote the event up and we’re delighted to share it: Whitecap Consulting today gave the North East a first look at its … Continued
Event Round-up: Yorkshire & North East International FinTech Showcase 27/11
On 27th November 2019, FinTech North hosted an International Delegation of visiting FinTechs as part of a European trade mission to the North of the UK. Julian Wells, Director of Whitecap Consulting, opened the event with some words of welcome. Chairman of FinTech North, Chris Sier, welcomed everyone to FinTech North’s 50th event as chair, … Continued
Event Round: Up – North West International FinTech Showcase 26/11
The North West FinTech community welcomed a group of international FinTech visitors on 26th November 2019 as part of a FinTech North event which aimed to showcase opportunities and challenges in the region. Julian Wells, Director of Whitecap Consulting, kicked off the agenda with an introduction to FinTech North – which was running its 49th … Continued
Northern Regions unite for major global FinTech event
The four main regions in the North of England have announced they are to come together as part of a single presence at the FinTech Connect conference in London on 3-4 December 2019, an which is expected to attract over 6000 people. Greater Manchester, Leeds City Region, Liverpool City Region and North East England will … Continued
28th November 2019
National Pitch Day 18th December – call for northern FinTechs seeking investment!
FinTech North is delighted to be working with Innovate Finance and the other members of the FinTech National Network to deliver a National Pitch Day where FinTechs from across the UK will be able to pitch for funding to a group of London-based investors. This event will provide an excellent opportunity to introduce exciting new … Continued
19th November 2019
FinTech North to host International FinTech Trade Mission
On the 26th and 27th November a delegation of European FinTech firms will visit Manchester and Leeds where they will have the opportunity to engage with some of the best known financial services brands in the North of England. The trade delegation is being coordinated by Whitecap Consulting and will have the opportunity to connect … Continued
15th November 2019
Event Round-up: FinTech North Liverpool Conference 14/11/19
LIVERPOOL CONFERENCE PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON STELLAR YEAR FOR UK FINTECH Expert speakers from across UK FinTech spoke today about the contribution Liverpool, the North West, and other regions will make in doubling the size of the sector by 2030. Opening today’s FinTech North Liverpool conference, chairman of FinTech North Chris Sier outlined the progress FinTech … Continued
11th November 2019
Event Round-up: Leeds FraudTech & FinCrime Seminar – 8th November 2019
On the 8th November, FinTech North hosted a FraudTech and Financial Crime seminar at RSM in Leeds, which was supported by RSM and TruNarrative. Our 47th event since 2016 was the second in a two part series, following a successful September seminar at RSM’s Manchester offices. Julian Wells, Director of Whitecap Consulting & FinTech North, … Continued
4th November 2019
Northern FinTech’s encouraged to apply to FCA’s regulatory sandbox
The FCA is now taking applications from businesses to join the latest sandbox cohort. The regulatory sandbox allows businesses to test innovative propositions in the market with real consumers. We encourage Northern UK FinTechs to apply for cohort 6 before the deadline on 31 December 2019. https://www.fca.org.uk/firms/regulatory-sandbox/prepare-application The FCA provide a range of tools to sandbox … Continued
29th October 2019
FinTech North Returns to Liverpool for Second Annual Conference
Hot on the heels of September’s sold-out inaugural Newcastle conference, FinTech North will be making its way to Liverpool for another full-day FinTech event. The conference will be FinTech North’s fourth major conference in 2019, which has been its most action-packed year so far, and its 47th event since its establishment in 2016. The conference … Continued
25th October 2019
Event Round-up: Open Banking & PSD2 Forum 25th October 2019
FinTech North’s 46th event took place at DLA Piper on Friday 25th October, with a focus on the hot topic of Open Banking and PSD2. Julian Wells, director of FinTech North, welcomed the audience, provided an overview of FinTech North and our events to date, and also mentioned the Whitecap Greater Manchester FinTech Ecosystem Research … Continued
11th October 2019
Event Round-up: Leeds Blockchain Forum
On Friday 11th October the FinTech North community came together at Squire Patton Boggs Leeds to discuss all things Blockchain! Julian Wells welcomed people on behalf of FinTech North, outlining the purpose of FinTech North and giving a nod to the FinTech National Network which met for the second time is Glasgow. (To find out … Continued
10th October 2019
Event Round-up: FinTech National Network Symposium – Glasgow
The first ever FinTech National Network Symposium took place on Thursday 10th October at the University of Strathclyde’s impressive Technology & Innovation Centre. Guests from up and down the country, representing a snapshot of the National Fintech landscape, joined us in Glasgow. The event was kindly supported by Glasgow City Innovation District and BJSS. Chris … Continued
3rd October 2019
First FinTech National Network Symposium to take place in Glasgow
The first ever FinTech National Network Symposium, bringing together the various FinTech bodies from across the UK, will take place in Glasgow on the 10th of October 2019b hosted by FinTech Scotland. The symposium is being held at the University of Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre which has played a leading global role in developing … Continued
26th September 2019
Newcastle Conference – Event Roundup
Our first ever FinTech North conference in the North East brought together the region’s financial services and technology community. A sell-out crowd gathered at Sage HQ to hear from some of the region’s most established tech companies, trade bodies and academics, along with the North East’s most exciting FinTech startups. CEO of Atom Bank, Mark … Continued
20th September 2019
North East by North West; a week or so as Engagement Manager
My first week at FinTech North was a bit of a whirlwind! Starting last Wednesday, following a blissful bit of balearic sun, sea and cervesas, my first engagement took me up to Newcastle to meet with the hosts and sponsors of our first Newcastle conference, SAGE. Tom and I met with Chris Latimer, Clare Dransfield … Continued
FinTech Alliance 25% discount for FinTech North community
FinTech North is proudly partnering with FinTech Alliance to support the growth of the UK FinTech sector. The initiative gives companies a greater voice both domestically and internationally to tell their story, raise brand awareness, raise capital, find talent and explore business opportunities. To celebrate this partnership, we are offering an exclusive reduced … Continued
18th September 2019
FinTech North, Leeds – Event Round Up
On Wednesday 18th September, the FinTech North community gathered once more to network and discuss industry developments. Today’s event was hosted in partnership with KPMG and featured some fantastic speakers representing a great cross-section of the FinTech North community. Here’s a roundup of what went on and what was said so you can catch up … Continued
13th September 2019
FraudTech & Financial Crime, Manchester – Event Round Up
The FinTech North community gathered on 13th September in Manchester to network and discuss FraudTech and Financial Crime. The event was hosted at RSM and sponsored by RSM and MERJE. Julian Wells kicked off the event with an introduction to the two founding companies of FinTech North: Whitecap Consulting – a regional strategy and commercial … Continued
6th September 2019
FINTECH NORTH SPREADS WINGS AS IT MAKES NORTH EAST CONFERENCE DEBUT
North East FinTech community to convene in Newcastle for the city’s first ever FinTech North conference. Following successful conferences in Manchester and Leeds this year, FinTech North has announced its first full-day conference in the North East. Hosted at the Sage headquarters in Newcastle, the free-to-attend event will take place on 25 September 2019. The … Continued
28th August 2019
FraudTech and Financial Crime proving to be a hot topic for FinTech North community in Manchester
The 13th September will see FinTech North return to Manchester for an eagerly awaited FraudTech and Financial Crime event hosted by RSM and sponsored by RSM and MERJE. Over 120 people have already registered to attend from a range of financial services institutions, startups and scaleups as well as fraud and financial crime specialists from … Continued
