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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.

Latest News

April 02, 2026

USW Students Experience Fintech in Practice During Hodge Bank Visit

MBA Global students from the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries at the University of South Wales (USW) visited Hodge Bank on 21 October 2025 to gain first-hand insight into how the bank operates, innovates and uses technology to support its business strategy.

March 26, 2026

Newport’s Target Group Celebrates Record Gender Pay Gap Milestone

The Newport-based business said its mean gender pay gap has reduced again and now stands at 18.34% — the lowest it has ever reported. This is down from 19.58% last year and significantly lower than almost two years ago, when the gender pay gap was around 29%.

Latest Skills News

April 02, 2026

USW Students Experience Fintech in Practice During Hodge Bank Visit

MBA Global students from the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries at the University of South Wales (USW) visited Hodge Bank on 21 October 2025 to gain first-hand insight into how the bank operates, innovates and uses technology to support its business strategy.

January 27, 2026

Fully Funded AI Training for FinTech Wales Members – ALS Training

ALS 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.

January 15, 2026

FleetEV Inspires Future Tech Talent at Willows High School

FleetEV’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).

January 13, 2026

Help to Grow: Management Course

Thanks to government funding, organisations with 5–249 employees pay just £750 (a saving of £6,750).

January 12, 2026

Free AI Maturity Assessment by Code Institute

Code 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.

Latest Foundry News

October 09, 2025

FinTech Wales Foundry – Breakfast at the Castle

Not 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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