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
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
2nd May 2018
FinTech North Does it Again: A Showcase for Northern Business and Talent
Guest Post by Kylie-Jo Greeff, Compliance Manager at rebuildingsociety.com on last weeks FinTech North event in Leeds. On Thursday 26th April, we attended the 3rd Annual Fintech North event held at aql in Leeds. Having attended and enjoyed all the previous years, we were again blown away by the growth of the event and the … Continued
26th April 2018
‘Future of the North depends on FinTech” say policymakers
SPEAKING at today’s FinTech North event in Leeds, political leaders have agreed that the future of the entire Northern Powerhouse region will depend on the rapidly growing sector of FinTech (30% growth in the last five years in this region). Tom Riordan, chief executive of Leeds City Council, and Henri Murison, director of the Northern … Continued
13th April 2018
Meet the FCA at FinTech North 2018 (Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool)
The FinTech North 2018 events, this year in Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester, promise to bring together a number of industry leading FinTech businesses from around the world as well as a whole host of exciting speakers, including the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). We are delighted to have the FCA’s Christopher Woolard and Anna Wallace speaking … Continued
23rd March 2018
Leeds FinTech Day Event Write Up
On the 23rd March 2018, industry professionals gathered for Leeds Fintech Day, organised by FinTech North and University of Leeds, supported by Leeds City Council, Department for International Trade and Squire Patton Boggs. David Hogg, Professor of Artificial Intelligence, University of Leeds kicked off the event by welcoming attendees and thanking FinTech North and the … Continued
14th March 2018
Northern Powerhouse Partnership Chief Executive to speak at FinTech North
Henri Murison, Chief Executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, has been announced as one of the keynote speakers at each of the three forthcoming FinTech North conferences. FinTech North, the Northern Powerhouse’s pre-eminent FinTech conference expects to attract 800 attendees across events in Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester. Henri Murison, Chief Executive of the Northern Powerhouse … Continued
12th March 2018
Leeds FinTech North Agenda Announced
The agenda for next month’s Leeds FinTech North has been unveiled. VIEW THE LEEDS 2018 AGENDA It is with great excitement that we announce details of the agenda for the upcoming Leeds FinTech North conference, scheduled to take place on Thursday 26th April, as part of the Leeds Digital Festival. The event, which will … Continued
23rd January 2018
Women in FinTech (North) – 23rd February
Following the successful January seminar, FinTech North and Leeds City Council are proud to announce, Women in FinTech (North) February Seminar, happening on the 23rd February 2018. This event, hosted at Leeds Beckett University is for anyone interested in the region’s FS and FinTech ecosystem and will be championing diversity in the northern fintech sector. … Continued
15th January 2018
FinTech North Leeds – January Seminar
Over 110 attendees came together for the latest FinTech North seminar on January 12th 2018. The event was supported by Leeds City Council, Curo and Equiniti, featured five FinTech pitches, and was hosted by the Open Data Institute in Leeds. Julian Wells, Director of Whitecap Consulting, chaired the event and welcomed guests by giving … Continued
2nd January 2018
FinTech North January Seminar – 12th January 2018
Following the successful December seminar last month, FinTech North and Leeds City Council are proud to announce the FinTech North January Seminar, happening on the 12th January 2018. Hosted by Open Data Institute, this event is for anyone interested in the region’s FS and FinTech scene and will begin with a networking breakfast at 8.30am. We … Continued
11th December 2017
FinTech North December Seminar
On 8th December, FinTech North held its December seminar at Platform in Leeds – a new flagship building in the heart of Leeds, featuring an impressive tech hub. The event focused on more specific developments in FinTech such as ICOs, Innovative Finance ISAs and peer-to-peer lending. The event began with a neworking breakfast before Julian Wells, Director, Whitecap … Continued
25th April 2017
Vocalink’s Sara Parker talks payments
Sara Parker is the UK Portfolio Director at payment systems company, VocaLink. An experienced business leader, Sara previously worked as Head of Product Development, Director of M&A Strategy, Head of ATM Services and Product Director within VocaLink, before taking on her current position. Sara leads on strategy, change, delivery and people management. Over the … Continued
