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There is always something to talk about in the world of FinTech in Wales. Keep up-to-date with all the latest industry news and member stories here.
March 13, 2026
Admiral Celebrates 26th Consecutive Year as a Great Place to WorkAdmiral’s UK business has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for the 26th consecutive year, reflecting consistent positive feedback from colleagues across the organisation.
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March 12, 2026
Jessica Morden MP Meets the Next Generation of Tech Talent at de Novo SolutionsJessica Morden MP, Member of Parliament for Newport East, recently visited the headquarters of de Novo Solutions in Langstone to learn more about the company’s work in digital transformation and its investment in developing future technology talent.
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March 10, 2026
DataWollet Closes £1.3m Pre-Seed InvestmentDataWollet, headquartered in Cardiff, has successfully closed an oversubscribed pre-seed investment round, raising £1.3 million to accelerate its growth and development.
News
March 10, 2026
FinTech Awards Wales 2026 Opens for Applications and NominationsApplications and nominations are now open for the FinTech Awards Wales 2026, marking five years of celebrating innovation, talent and impact across the Welsh fintech ecosystem.
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March 10, 2026
Welsh Fintech Founders Pitch to Investors at Private Wales Week London EventLast week, as part of Wales Week / London, Fintech Wales hosted a private pitching event in partnership with Barclays Innovation Hub powered by Eagle Labs, bringing together Welsh fintech founders and investors in the heart of the capital.
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March 09, 2026
FinTech Wales opens the London Stock Exchange Market in celebration of female leaders shaping WalesFinTech Wales and Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens, opened the market at the London Stock Exchange in celebration of the female leaders shaping Wales’ economy on Wednesday 4th March.
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March 09, 2026
Cardiff Fintech Sonovate Secures £210m Facility Backed by DZ BANK and M&GCardiff-founded fintech and Fintech Wales member Sonovate has secured a new £210 million, three-year funding facility supported by DZ BANK, Germany’s second largest bank, alongside the continued backing of M&G.
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March 06, 2026
Welsh Fintech Leaders Featured in Women in FinTech Powerlist 2025Leaders connected to Fintech Wales have been recognised in the 2025 Innovate Finance Women in FinTech Powerlist.
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March 06, 2026
Principality CEO Iain Mansfield appointed Chair of CBI WalesIain Mansfield, Chief Executive Officer at Principality Building Society, has been appointed as the new Chair of CBI Wales for a two-year term.
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March 05, 2026
Admiral Reports Record £958m Profit as Employees Receive Share AwardsFinancial services business Admiral Group plc, headquartered in Cardiff and a partner of Fintech Wales, has reported record profits for 2025 despite a challenging economic backdrop
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March 02, 2026
Credas CEO Timothy Barnett Departs Following Successful Acquisition by SmartSearchCredas Chief Executive Officer Timothy Barnett has confirmed his departure from the Cardiff-based identity verification and anti-money laundering (AML) specialist following its acquisition by SmartSearch.
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People
February 26, 2026
iAltA Holdings Acquires Cardiff-Based Fintech DelioCardiff-based fintech Delio has been acquired by iAltA Holdings, the WestCap-backed private markets infrastructure company.
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February 24, 2026
Swansea University Plays Key Role in Securing Semiconductor Supply ChainsExperts from Swansea University’s Computer Science Department are playing a key role in an international initiative tackling growing cybersecurity risks across the semiconductor supply chain
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Skills
February 11, 2026
Monmouthshire Building Society Community Academy Graduates Progress into Permanent RolesMembers of the Community Academy at Monmouthshire Building Society have graduated from the training scheme, with four securing permanent roles at the Newport-based mutual.
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People
Skills
February 10, 2026
Admiral Highlights Data Analytics Apprenticeship Programme during National Apprenticeship WeekTo mark National Apprenticeship Week, Admiral Group Plc is shining a spotlight on its first-ever Data Analytics Apprenticeship Programme, highlighting how apprenticeships are helping to build the next generation of data talent in Wales.
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People
Skills
January 27, 2026
Fully Funded AI Training for FinTech Wales Members – ALS TrainingALS is offering fully-funded AI training opportunities in partnership with the British Computer Society to offer baseline technical training for staff across all levels of business and support businesses integrating into daily operations.
Professional Courses
Skills
January 27, 2026
Cardiff and Vale College Bootcamp Employer Day with FinTech Wales – GalleryFinTech Wales was proud to support the recent Bootcamp Employer Day hosted by Cardiff and Vale College — a dynamic afternoon connecting future talent with leaders from across the fintech and tech sectors.
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January 26, 2026
Welsh Businesses Can Now Access 75% Funding for AI Skills Training Through the Flexible Skills ProgrammeWelsh businesses have a new, significant opportunity to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their operations, backed by a £2.1 million funding package from the Welsh Government.
AI
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January 15, 2026
FleetEV Inspires Future Tech Talent at Willows High SchoolFleetEV’s Lead Engineer, Kurtis Chivers, visited Willows High School in Cardiff to speak with students about careers in information technology, artificial intelligence, and the future of electric vehicles (EVs).
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Skills
January 13, 2026
Help to Grow: Management CourseThanks to government funding, organisations with 5–249 employees pay just £750 (a saving of £6,750).
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January 12, 2026
Free AI Maturity Assessment by Code InstituteCode Institute is offering a free AI Maturity Assessment to give you a clear snapshot of your current position and a practical roadmap for your next steps.
AI
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Skills
January 12, 2026
Fully Funded certified courses for AWS Solutions ArchitectAspire 2Be are offering FinTech Wales members the opportunity to access Fully Funded certified courses for AWS Solutions Architect.
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Offers & Discounts
Skills
January 09, 2026
75% Funded Courses in AI and Data AnalyticsCode Institute is offering FinTech Wales members the opportunity to upskill their teams in AI and data analytics, with 75% of course costs funded through the Welsh Government’s Flexible Skills Programme.
News
Offers & Discounts
Skills
January 08, 2026
FinTech Wales launches new Community Academy alongside leading Welsh employersThe new community academy is designed to give young people in Wales a route into careers within the fintech sector.
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Skills
February 25, 2026
Sero Secures Funding From Cardiff Capital Region to Lower Bills and Drive Energy Efficiency in Social HousingSero has secured a significant investment from the Innovation Investment Capital Limited Partnership (IIC), the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR)-backed fund
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February 16, 2026
Finalrentals Expands into Pakistan, Strengthening Global Growth from CardiffCardiff-based global car rental marketplace Finalrentals has officially launched in Pakistan and is now live at Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad International Airports.
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January 23, 2026
Aviva x Founders Factory opens applications for its Fintech Accelerator programmeFounders Factory has opened applications for its Aviva-backed Fintech programme, offering £50k capital alongside six months of operational support.
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January 07, 2026
Sero and SNG Strengthen Partnership for £36.5 Million Wave 3 Warm Homes ProjectSero and Sovereign Network Group (SNG) have announced the continuation of their long-standing collaboration to deliver independent Retrofit Co-ordination Services for SNG’s Wave 3 Warm Homes Social Housing Fund Project.
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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 27, 2025
FinTech Wales Foundry: Fourth Accelerator Programme Concludes with Inspiring Demo DayThe fourth FinTech Wales accelerator programme came to a close with an exciting Demo Day held on 9th October at Cardiff’s Wales Millennium Centre.
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October 09, 2025
FinTech Wales Foundry – Breakfast at the CastleNot your average Thursday morning! The FinTech Wales Foundry cohort swapped meeting rooms for the magnificent Cardiff Castle, gathering for breakfast with a view before their biggest day yet — Demo Day.
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September 29, 2025
From Accelerator to Demo Day: Meet Simplifyer, Turning Receipts into Financial Clarity for Gen‑ZWe sat down with Isabel Carapeta, Co‑Founder of Simplifyer and a member of the Foundry 2025 cohort, to learn about her journey through the accelerator, what Simplifyer does, and what’s next ahead of Demo Day.
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September 26, 2025
From Accelerator to Demo Day: Meet Cavefish, the Startup Making Emotions MeasurableAs part of our 2025 FinTech Wales Foundry accelerator, we sat down with Steve Williams, Co-Founder of Cavefish, to hear about their mission, journey through the accelerator, and what’s next ahead of Demo Day on Thursday 9th October.
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September 24, 2025
From Accelerator to Demo Day: Meet CloudBank.Digital, the Core Banking Platform Powering Scalable Financial ServicesAs part of our 2025 FinTech Wales Foundry Accelerator, we caught up with Nataliia Muzyka, Founder of CloudBank.Digital, to hear about the journey so far and what’s next for their groundbreaking core banking platform.
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September 23, 2025
From Accelerator to Demo Day: Meet Zugo, the Fintech Helping Advice Firms Serve Mass‑Market Clients ProfitablyAs part of the 2025 FinTech Wales Foundry Accelerator, we spoke with Nicholas Basi, Co‑Founder of Zugo, about what Zugo does, how the accelerator has helped, and what to expect at Demo Day on Thursday 9th October.
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September 22, 2025
From Accelerator to Demo Day: Meet Capitawise, the Fintech Solving Data Inefficiencies in InsuranceAs part of the FinTech Wales Foundry 2025 accelerator, we sat down with Akanksha Rais (AK), Co-Founder of Capitawise, to hear about the journey so far and what’s ahead.
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