FinTech North and Newcastle Strategic Solutions to Partner for Third Year
Rachel England / 16th January 2024
FinTech North proudly announces the renewal of our partnership with Newcastle Strategic Solutions, part of the Newcastle Building Society Group.
The announcement marks the beginning of a promising third year of collaboration. Newcastle Strategic Solutions, the savings management platform managing balances approaching £50bn on behalf of clients and their customers, has been helping clients enter the savings market and grow their operations since 2004.
As a key player in the northern FinTech ecosystem, NSSL first joined forces with us back in 2021 as one of our inaugural commercial partners, providing invaluable support during a pivotal period in our organisation’s growth.
During our formative years, the unwavering commitment from Newcastle Strategic Solutions played a pivotal role in our growth, reinforcing our shared dedication to fostering innovation and positive change within the dynamic FinTech landscape.
As the national FinTech ecosystem undergoes rapid evolution, our partnerships with organisations like Newcastle Strategic Solutions remain integral to fostering connections and increasing collaboration in the sector.
The Kalifa Review pinpointed the North East as one of the top 10 FinTech clusters in the UK, with Newcastle Strategic Solutions, headquartered in North Tyneside, standing out as one of the region’s most established and successful FinTechs. Furthermore, in late 2022, the Whitecap North East FinTech Strategy was released, seeing 39 scale-ups and start-ups, 92 well-established FinTech companies, and a noteworthy £312 million in Gross Value Added (GVA) from the North Eastern FinTech ecosystem. This development solidified the region’s status as a prominent hub for FinTech on a national level.
Stuart Miller, Managing Director of Newcastle Strategic Solutions, commented: “As a regional employer providing savings management services to our clients and their customers on a national scale, we recognise the importance of supporting and growing the FinTech community in the North East. We look forward to continuing to work with FinTech North to showcase the talent and opportunity in the region.”
Our ongoing collaboration with Newcastle Strategic Solutions allows us to contribute significantly to the vibrant FinTech scene, not only regionally but also on a broader scale.
Looking ahead to 2024, we’re excited to announce that FinTech North and Newcastle Strategic Solutions will be collaborating on events in the North East and beyond. We invite you to stay tuned for updates in the new year as we jointly partake in the development of FinTech in the North and the UK.
Joe Roche, Engagement Manager at FinTech North, shares his enthusiasm for the continued partnership with Newcastle Strategic Solutions, a major player in the northern FinTech ecosystem. “Together, we look forward to showcasing the vast scope of FinTech activity, opportunities and developments Newcastle Strategic Solutions are involved in.”
This extended partnership goes beyond collaboration; it solidifies our commitment to building and sustaining a dedicated FinTech community across the entire North. Over the course of this year-long partnership, Newcastle Strategic Solutions will actively support activities aimed at developing FinTechs in the North East.
Join us in celebrating this exciting extension of our partnership with Newcastle Strategic Solutions. Together, we anticipate a year filled with diverse events and initiatives that will contribute to the continued growth and success of the FinTech landscape.
