Skills &
Talent
FinTech Wales links industry and academia to increase awareness of career opportunities in FinTech, and continuously develop the talent required for the ecosystem to grow.
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FinTech Wales is an independent membership association and champion of the FinTech and Financial Services industry in Wales. As the leading advocate for FinTech in Wales, we are dedicated to empowering FinTech companies and financial services within the region to achieve remarkable success.
By focusing on four strategic pillars, we are creating a fully inclusive and supportive ecosystem that enables FinTechs to thrive.
FinTech Wales links industry and academia to increase awareness of career opportunities in FinTech, and continuously develop the talent required for the ecosystem to grow.
Securing essential funding for Welsh FinTechs involves actively cultivating global relationships with investors and influencers to generate crucial investment opportunities.
We pride ourselves on having a world-leading, collaborative FinTech ecosystem that provides essential and valued support for Welsh FinTechs to connect, learn and thrive.
As the voice of Welsh FinTechs, we amplify our ecosystem’s astounding success on a local, national and global stage. We must be louder and prouder to show what Wales can offer.
There is always something to talk about in the world of FinTech in Wales. You can keep up-to-date with all the latest industry news and member stories here.
November 20, 2024
Team Voltric Shines at EV Rally Cymru 2024: Driving Innovation and Sustainability Across WalesVoltric, a Fintech Wales member and alumni of the Fintech Wales Foundry Accelerator, has once again showcased its pioneering spirit in the world of electric vehicles (EVs). The team played a central role in this year’s EV Rally Cymru, held on November 13-14, 2024—a 500-mile, two-day event designed to spotlight the potential of EVs across Wales.
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November 20, 2024
Stephen Yandle Joins Howden Wales as Regional Corporate and Commercial Sales DirectorHowden, a leading global insurance intermediary group, has appointed Stephen Yandle as the Regional Corporate and Commercial Sales Director for Wales.This strategic hire underscores Howden’s commitment to fostering growth and innovation in the Welsh market.
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November 18, 2024
Mazuma Accountants Expands Acquisition OpportunitiesMazuma Accountants, co-founded by Lucy Cohen, is making waves with a new initiative aimed at accountancy firm owners seeking a swift and profitable exit
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November 18, 2024
Welsh Tech Innovator de Novo Solutions Joins Prestigious G-Cloud 14 FrameworkMulti-award-winning Welsh technology company, de Novo Solutions, has been selected as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) G-Cloud 14 framework.
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November 15, 2024
Cardiff-Based Sero Seeks Chief Technology Officer to Drive Innovation in Net Zero HousingCardiff-based energy solutions leader Sero Technologies is on a mission to deliver innovative, affordable pathways to Net Zero homes—and they’re looking for a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join their dynamic team.
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November 14, 2024
British Business Bank Appoints Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner for New British Growth PartnershipBritish Business Bank has announced two pivotal appointments. Leandros Kalisperas will take on the newly created role of Chief Investment Officer, while Ian Connatty will serve as Managing Partner of the recently established BBB Patient Capital Advisory Services.
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November 14, 2024
Monmouthshire Building Society Appoints Iestyn Evans as Chief Finance OfficerMonmouthshire Building Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Iestyn Evans as its new Chief Finance Officer (CFO).
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November 13, 2024
Council and Smart Money Cymru Partner to Create Wales’ First ‘Credit Union County’ in Blaenau GwentIn an exciting move for financial inclusion, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council has partnered with Smart Money Cymru, a proud member of Fintech Wales, to establish Blaenau Gwent as Wales' first ‘Credit Union County’.
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November 13, 2024
AperiData Wins Best Open Banking Solution Award at Credit & Collections Technology Think TankAperiData, a leader in Open Banking and financial insights, recently celebrated a significant achievement at the Credit & Collections Technology Think Tank and Awards in Manchester.
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November 12, 2024
Cardiff Business Awards 2024: Celebrating Successes with Fintech Wales Members Darogan Talent, DataMonet, and Outstanding Local LeadersThe 10th annual Cardiff Business Awards celebrated exceptional contributions from Cardiff’s business community, recognizing two prominent Fintech Wales members, Darogan Talent and DataMonet, for their roles in advancing local innovation.
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November 12, 2024
Welsh Fintech Leader IE Hub Wins Big at the Credit Connect AwardsE Hub is celebrating a double win at the recent Credit Connect Awards, where they were awarded: Best Affordability Solution of the Year Best Use of Technology in Credit & Collections (in partnership with CDER Group)
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November 12, 2024
ANNA Achieves Spot in Deloitte’s UK Technology Fast 50 RankingCardiff-based fintech company ANNA, a proud member of Fintech Wales, has claimed the 26th position in Deloitte’s 2024 UK Technology Fast 50 ranking.
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21 November, 2024
2pm – 4pm
FinTech Wales Roundtable on SEIS / EISAtradius Collections, 3 Harbour Drive, Capital Waterside, Cardiff CF10 4WZ RSVP by: 14th November
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FinTech Wales Events
26 November, 2024
10.00 – 12.30
Explore Career & Training Opportunities in FinTech and Financial ServicesCommunity Support Centre, Aberafan Shopping Centre, Port Talbot SA13 1PB
Ecosystem Events
FinTech Wales Events
28 November, 2024
17:00 – 19:00
Festive Social – The FinTech Wales Festive Trivia ShowdownHodge House
FinTech Wales Events
FinTech Wales Events
29 November, 2024
17.00 – 21.30
SheWho #ForHer – UEFA Women’s EURO Play-Off Final against Republic of IrelandCardiff City Stadium
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FinTech Wales Events
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14 January, 2025
9:00 AM – 17:00 PM
Advanced B2B Sales Bootcamp with The Closing Foundry and FinTech WalesCardiff
Courses and Academies
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Our vibrant Welsh FinTech Ecosystem means we will connect you to other FinTech companies, influencers, supporters, investors and more, and promote your organisation to the world.
But don’t just take our word for it – hear what our members say about FinTech Wales and how you can be part of it too.
“We’re relishing the opportunity to join an exciting growth sector within the Welsh economy and contribute to the success of the organisations within it. We’re looking forward to supporting the FinTech Wales members with their future growth plans.”
Colin Arnold
Founder, Defigo Finance
“ScaleAround was created to help the start-up and VC community grow, and we share the same ambitions for this region. When I started ScaleAround it was to support emerging talents, and drive growth that benefits the wider community. This is more than a business decision; it’s a commitment to shaping a brighter, more dynamic future for the financial technology landscape in Wales.”
Oliver Smith
Founder & CEO, ScaleAround
“FinTech Wales’ skills strategy is highly regarded within the ecosystem. Having delivered a number of programmes, we are certainly making progress in raising awareness about the flourishing career opportunities FinTechs in Wales can provide, and we’re also creating pathways for essential talent that will make a significant difference to FinTech Wales’ members recruitment and training plans.”
David Rozier
Partner at Deloitte and FinTech Wales Advisory Panel Member
“I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the talent that was created from the Data Academy. Finalrentals has successfully hired three people as Data & Implementation Executives and they have made an excellent contribution to our company.
Ammar Akhtar,
Founder & CEO, Finalrentals
“We’re so pleased to have partnered with FinTech Wales to design and deliver the first employer-led Advanced Data Academy in Wales. Initiatives like this are an example of what can be achieved by working in collaboration with amazing partners to drive forward a shared vision.”
Jessica Leigh Jones MBE
CEO, iungo Solutions
“By working in partnership with FinTech Wales and fintech industry partners across the city, the Cardiff Commitment can promote our growth sectors and create opportunities for schools, children and young people to develop the knowledge, skills and awareness our young people need to support the Welsh fintech economy.
Victoria Highgate
Business Engagement Advisor, Cardiff Commitment
“Growing Wagonex in Wales has given us access to the thriving Welsh FinTech ecosystem. We are great advocates for the work that FinTech Wales are doing towards developing the ecosystem here in Wales.”
Toby Kernon
Founder & CEO, Wagonex
“As a partner of FinTech Wales, we are passionate about supporting and growing the Welsh FinTech cluster. For us, it’s not just about supporting Principality’s growth; we want to support all the start up and scale up FinTech businesses to create job opportunities, boost economic growth and develop important skills.”
Iain Mansfield
Chief Finance Officer, Principality Building Society
“The flourishing fintech sector is an integral and valuable part of our successful digital economy here in Wales. The supportive ecosystem and collaborative approach means that fintech firms have access to the help that they need to start-up and scale-up, including an established network of advice, talent and funding.”
Duncan Gray
Technology Venture Investments Director, Development Bank of Wales
“Wales’ FinTech ecosystem is making a difference to so many people every single day, and we must be louder and prouder of our achievements to truly show what Wales has to offer.”
Sarah Williams-Gardener
CEO, FinTech Wales
“I have seen first-hand the strong foundations that FinTech Wales and the wider community are building, spurred on by the clear passion and energy of existing Welsh fintech success stories. We’re looking forward to continuing our relationship with FinTech Wales and supporting the region in the coming years.”
Tim Lavine
CEO, Augmentum Fintech
“Foresight supports promising SMEs UK & Ireland wide, and is actively seeking to support and invest in more Welsh businesses. The support from FinTech Wales in helping shape the Welsh ecosystem has, and will continue, to be invaluable to helping elevate the aspirations and outcomes for SMEs”.
John Cordrey
Principal, Foresight
Join a community that’ll enable your business to flourish and succeed by connecting you to the best talent, skills and investment. Make a real impact on the global and local stage by becoming part of the FinTech Wales membership today.
Wales is a phenomenal place to start and scale a business, however don’t just take our word for it…
“Cardiff is a dynamic and entrepreneurial city with a rich talent pool. Our office here is important to our growth as we benefit directly from the capital’s outstanding universities and FinTech expertise.”
Anne Boden
Founder and ex-CEO, Starling Bank
“The Welsh cluster is a highly valuable contributor to the UK’s global FinTech position. I’m confident with the innovation and passion in the Welsh ecosystem; and I know there is more we have yet to see. I’m delighted to support FinTech Wales in all the great work they are contributing to the greater UK success.”
Sir Ron Kalifa
Author of the Kalifa Review 2022
“There is a wealth of FinTech expertise in Wales and FinTech Wales is a crucial initiative that is combining this expertise to further enable growth, through understanding and addressing skills shortages as well as being a hub for the ecosystem that FinTech’s need to be successful.”
Loiuse O'Shea
Director & Chair, FinTech Wales
“The flourishing fintech sector is an integral and valuable part of our successful digital economy here in Wales. The supportive ecosystem and collaborative approach means that fintech firms have access to the help that they need to start-up and scale-up, including an established network of advice, talent and funding.”
Duncan Gray
Technology Venture Investments Director, Development Bank of Wales
“As a partner of FinTech Wales, we are passionate about supporting and growing the Welsh FinTech cluster. For us, it’s not just about supporting Principality’s growth; we want to support all the start up and scale up FinTech businesses to create job opportunities, boost economic growth and develop important skills.”
Iain Mansfield
Chief Finance Officer, Principality Building Society
“Wales’ FinTech ecosystem is making a difference to so many people every single day, and we must be louder and prouder of our achievements to truly show what Wales has to offer.”
Sarah Williams-Gardener
CEO, FinTech Wales
The FinTech Wales community includes over 100 organisations representing FinTech, Cyber, Data and AI, Investment Services, Finance & Credit, Banking, Insurance, Professionals Services, Government, Education and more. Discover the companies committed to supporting the Welsh FinTech ecosystem.
November 06, 2024
Sponsorship Opportunity: The Diversity & Inclusion Awards Wales 2024The Diversity & Inclusion Awards Wales 2024, hosted by ThinkEDI, will be held on December 17th at the International Conference Centre, Newport.
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November 05, 2024
FinTech Wales Member Offer: Complimentary Tickets to Transform & Thrive Event in London!Exclusive Offer for FinTech Wales Members: Complimentary Tickets to Transform & Thrive Event in London!
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October 16, 2024
Member Offer – Exclusive 20% Off Discount on AI for Business Leaders Course – Code InstituteCode Institute is offering an exclusive discount to FinTech Wales members on AI for Business Leaders course.
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October 10, 2024
Member Offer – Exclusive 20% Discount on AI for Business Operations Course – Code InstituteAI for Business Operations is a 40-hour, part-time course specifically designed for non-technical individuals who understand the challenges and intricacies of their departments.
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October 10, 2024
Member Offer – Exclusive 20% Discount on Data Analytics for Business Professionals Bootcamp – Code InstituteCode Institute is offering a 16-week part-time Data Analytics for Business Professionals Bootcamp, designed to empower non-technical employees with no-code and low-code data analytics skills.
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October 08, 2024
Aspire 2Be – 25% off Aspire 360 for FinTech Wales membersAspire 2Be announce launch of Aspire360, a complete digital learning solution for businesses and organisations
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September 26, 2024
Wealthify Offer- 1 year management fee free then reduced to 0.45% p.a thereafter. T&Cs apply. Capital at risk.Using Wealthify’s simple, award-winning app or website, you could start a Stocks & Shares ISA, Junior Stocks & Shares ISA, or General Investment Account from as little as £1 — or a Personal Pension from £50.
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September 16, 2024
Member Offer – codeBeam Ltd – Earn £500 for Successful ReferralscodeBeam is offering an exclusive referral program. They specialize in delivering high-quality software development services and are always looking for new clients who value innovation and expertise.
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August 08, 2024
Member Partnership Opportunity – Wales Rugby League MenPartnership opportunity available to members to sponsor Wales Women's Reugby League Team at their first World Cup!
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July 30, 2024
Member Opportunity – Flexible AI Upskilling Fund PilotThe UK government has announced the Flexible AI Upskilling Fund Pilot, an AI training grant designed to help businesses integrate artificial intelligence into their operations. The deadline for applications is August 18th, 2024, so act fast to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity.
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July 23, 2024
Member Partnership Opportunity – Wales Rugby League Women at First World CupPartnership opportunity available to members to sponsor Wales Women's Reugby League Team at their first World Cup!
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June 28, 2024
Member Offer – Ogi Pro – FREE Microsoft Tenant Health Check ReportOgi Pro are offering FinTech Wales members a complimentary Microsoft Tenant Health Check Report. This includes a free review of your Microsoft tenant environment, covering current licensing, usage, and settings to ensure your service is optimized.
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Improving skills is integral to the FinTech Wales mission. We work closely with FinTechs, universities, colleges and training providers to ensure our organisations within our ecosystem can find the very best talent to help them grow and scale up. We’re building the right foundations in Wales so that we can attract, develop, upskill and retain great talent.
Launched in 2021, the FinTech Foundry is our award-winning accelerator programme that provides startups with the vital tools and access they need to scale and grow in Wales. The Foundry provides world-class mentorship and support to help incubate, accelerate and scale start-up organisations within the Welsh ecosystem and beyond.
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