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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.
July 09, 2025
Shaping the Future of Wales – Female Leaders Lunch at ITV Cymru WalesLast week, FinTech Wales Chair, Sarah Williams-Gardener, was among a select group of business leaders invited to a working lunch hosted by ITV CEO Carolyn McCall and ITV Cymru Wales’ Head of News, Zoe Thomas.
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July 08, 2025
Starling Bank Rises to Second in UK Customer Satisfaction IndexStarling Bank, a leading digital bank and proud member of Fintech Wales, has achieved a significant milestone by securing second place in the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI), a notable rise from sixth position in 2024.
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July 08, 2025
Xeinadin Opens New Cardiff Hub to Support SME Growth Across South WalesXeinadin, one of the UK and Ireland’s top 20 accountancy firms, has officially launched a new integrated office in Cardiff, bringing together three long-established local firms to form a unified regional hub.
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July 08, 2025
North Wales’ Hartmark Advances UK–China Trade Assurance with China’s Export Credit AgencyLeading Welsh consultancy in international debt recovery and advisory strengthens global trade ties through collaboration with China’s official export credit insurer.
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July 07, 2025
Preview of Atamis’ new ROI calculator – Exclusive to FinTech Wales membersPreview Atamis' new ROI calculator then take advantage of a free individual consultation and report detailing the return on investment the system could deliver for your organisation.
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July 03, 2025
Summer Social 2025: An Evening of Connection and CollaborationOur final community event before the summer break brought together members of the FinTech Wales ecosystem for an evening of conversation, networking, and celebration.
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July 02, 2025
Starling Bank and FinTech Wales Host Fireside Chat on the Transformative Role of AI in BankingFinTech Wales was proud to collaborate with Starling Bank for a compelling fireside chat at Starling’s Cardiff office, exploring the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in financial services.
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July 02, 2025
FinTech Wales and Cardiff and Vale College Celebrate the Success of Latest Coding Academy BootcampFinTech Wales, in collaboration with Cardiff and Vale College, proudly wrapped up another impactful edition of the Coding Academy Bootcamp—a key initiative focused on nurturing the next generation of tech talent in Wales.
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July 02, 2025
✨ FREE Operations Strategy Alignment Power Hour ✨ – An exclusive offer for FinTech Wales members by Jupiter OperationsRecalibrate Your Business. Realign With Your Mission – In Just 60 Minutes
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July 02, 2025
Unlocking Wales’ Skills Potential: Gen Z Ready to Drive Growth, Employers Urged to ActA new report from The Open University has highlighted a significant opportunity for Welsh businesses: a motivated, digitally savvy Gen Z workforce that is eager to contribute — and ready to be trained.
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July 01, 2025
G2M Strategy Consultants Ltd launch new fractional CEO mentoring serviceAn initial free consultation and 30% discount offered for FinTech Wales members.
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June 30, 2025
Principality Wins Best Building Society Savings Provider at Moneyfacts Awards 2025Principality Building Society has been recognised as the Best Building Society Savings Provider at the prestigious Moneyfacts Awards 2025.
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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 Levene
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.
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“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.
July 07, 2025
Preview of Atamis’ new ROI calculator – Exclusive to FinTech Wales membersPreview Atamis' new ROI calculator then take advantage of a free individual consultation and report detailing the return on investment the system could deliver for your organisation.
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July 02, 2025
✨ FREE Operations Strategy Alignment Power Hour ✨ – An exclusive offer for FinTech Wales members by Jupiter OperationsRecalibrate Your Business. Realign With Your Mission – In Just 60 Minutes
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July 01, 2025
G2M Strategy Consultants Ltd launch new fractional CEO mentoring serviceAn initial free consultation and 30% discount offered for FinTech Wales members.
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June 11, 2025
Exclusive Discounts for #CreditWeek TicketsExclusive Credit Week 2025 discounts for Fintech Wales members
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May 21, 2025
Upgrade Your Team’s Microsoft skills – from less than £95 pp for FinTech Wales membersWhether your team is just getting started or looking to master advanced features, Aspire 2Be, part of the Educ8 Group, have got the training to match their needs – and now at a discounted rate for FinTech Wales members.
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May 20, 2025
20% off all Carbon Reduction Plans exclusively for FinTech Wales members by Gopher ZeroGopher Zero is offering 20% off all Carbon Reduction Plans exclusively for members.
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May 16, 2025
1 year management fee free. 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.
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May 12, 2025
Get 1Gbps Enterprise Broadband for the price of 500Mbps – an exclusive offer by ElevateNew business customers who order a 1Gbps Enterprise Broadband connection will pay the standard monthly price of a 500Mbps package.
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April 28, 2025
20% discount on Neurodiversity Workplace Needs AssessmentsWe're offering a limited-time 20% discount to try out our Neurodiversity Workplace Needs Assessments – a powerful tool for creating more inclusive, productive, and legally compliant workplaces.
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April 23, 2025
An exclusive 10% off tickets for the Wales HR Network ‘Future of Work’ conferenceAdd 14th May, ICC Wales to your calendars!
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March 20, 2025
Jaime Hindle Launches New Wales-Based Leadership Workshop Using Nature to Inspire Business GrowthA new leadership workshop is launching in Wales, designed to help founders, CEOs, and leadership teams step back from daily pressures and gain fresh clarity on their business challenges.
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March 19, 2025
Excel with Numbers – Fully Funded Courses for FinTech Wales MembersMastering Microsoft Excel is a crucial skill for data processing, which forms the foundation for data management and ultimately enables success in data-related roles.
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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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If you have any questions about FinTech Wales and the work we do across our various initiatives, contact us today and we’ll get back to you shortly.