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 18, 2025
University of South Wales Launches New Programme to Boost Fintech Innovation Across WalesA new initiative from University of South Wales (USW) aims to further unlock innovation and drive commercial growth within the fintech sector.
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November 18, 2025
Capital Law Hosts an Interactive Workshop on Best Practice for Responding to a Cyber-AttackCapital Law, in partnership with Bridewell and the Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales, is hosting a free interactive event designed to strengthen the preparedness of senior leaders and board members in responding to cyber-attacks.
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November 18, 2025
Educ8 Training Group Celebrated as a Top UK Employer in Best Companies 2025 RankingsEduc8 Training Group has secured exceptional recognition in the 2025 Best Companies rankings, announced during the Best Companies Big Reveal.
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November 18, 2025
Alacrity Foundation and Business in the Community Launch Christmas Present Drive to Support Newport FamiliesThe Alacrity Foundation, in collaboration with Business in the Community, has launched its annual Christmas Present Drive for the third consecutive year, aiming to bring vital festive support to families across Newport.
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November 17, 2025
Savannah Price, Founder of Serene, Shortlisted for Prestigious Global Founder AwardSavannah Price, founder of Serene, has been shortlisted for the Investec OPUS Early Stage Entrepreneur of the Year: Female Founder Award
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November 07, 2025
FinProxy Wins Amazon Innovator Award for Innovation ExcellenceFinProxy has been awarded First Prize in the prestigious Amazon Innovator Award for Innovation Excellence, receiving a £50,000 prize in recognition of its digital solution for managing Power of Attorney (POA).
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November 04, 2025
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November 03, 2025
Welsh Fintech ZeroKey and PlannrCRM Launch Integration to Eliminate Manual Data Entry in Financial AdvicePlannr, the modern CRM for financial advice firms, has announced a new integration with Welsh fintech ZeroKey — a significant step towards eliminating manual data entry and improving connectivity across adviser technologies.
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Partnerships
October 31, 2025
Starling Bank Launches UK-First AI Tool to Combat ScamsStarling Bank, which has a key office in Cardiff, has launched the UK’s first AI-powered scam detection tool built directly into a banking app.
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October 31, 2025
Transport for Wales Selects Cardiff’s Atamis to Enhance Procurement EfficiencyTransport for Wales (TfW) has selected Atamis, a South Wales-based provider of source-to-contract software, to deliver a comprehensive procurement solution aimed at improving visibility, efficiency and value across its operations.
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October 29, 2025
Foundry Alumni Isabel Carapeta Wins Rising Female Award at Unicorn Factory Lisboa 2025Isabel Carapeta has been awarded the Rising Female Award at the 2025 Unicorn Factory Lisboa Entrepreneurship Awards.
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October 28, 2025
Welsh Tech Leader Mark Sweeny Named ‘One to Watch’ in LDC’s Top 50 for 2025Mark Sweeny, has been named as ‘One to Watch’ in the 2025 edition of the LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders.
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FinTech Wales Events
28 November, 2025
14:00 – 17:00
FinTech Wales: Celebrating a Year of Welsh Fintech InnovationCapital Law
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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.
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 12, 2025
Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst AssociateFully funded for eligible learners in Wales
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November 04, 2025
12 months management fee free on Stocks & Shares ISA. T&Cs apply. Capital at risk.Start your Stocks & Shares ISA using Wealthify’s simple, award-winning app or website.
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October 22, 2025
50% Funded Courses – Skills for the Workplace project50% Funded Courses if you live or work in Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokshire or Swanea
Courses and Academies
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October 13, 2025
Feel calmer and think clearer with Just Walk – Free half-day nature immersion sessionHalf-day nature immersion opportunity for all FinTech Wales members.
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October 13, 2025
Fully Funded Project Management QualificationsFully Funded Project Management Qualifications from N.I.L.C.
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September 30, 2025
Exclusive discounted tickets to serverlessDays Cardiff 2025Mobilise Cloud Services Limited is offering FinTech Wales members exclusive discounted tickets to Serverless Days Cardiff 2025.
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September 26, 2025
Wales Tech Week 2025 – Showcase Your InnovationShared stand opportunity available for FinTech Wales members.
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September 22, 2025
Exclusive: Free Access to Manchester Conference 2025FinTech North is offering FinTech Wales members free tickets to the Manchester Conference 2025.
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September 19, 2025
Free Executive Briefing: Introduction to Microsoft CopilotThe Cloud Factory is offering FinTech Wales members a free 90-minute executive briefing titled: “Introduction to Microsoft Copilot”
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September 19, 2025
Exclusive FinTech Wales Member Offer: AI Masterclass – Boosting Productivity with Microsoft 365 CopilotThe Cloud Factory is offering FinTech Wales members a 20% discount on its practical training programme: “AI Masterclass – Boosting Productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot.”
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September 19, 2025
Fintech Christmas Do – Wellness, Adventure, or a Purposeful Pause?Exclusive Offer for FinTech Wales Members from Call of the Wild.
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September 15, 2025
Mastering Data Strategy to Power Real-World AIUnlock AI success with the right data strategy — and save 20% as a FinTech Wales member.
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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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