February 19, 2025
Wealthify Welcomes Jessie Kwok as New Chief Investment OfficerWealthify has announced the appointment of Jessie Kwok as its new Chief Investment Officer (CIO).
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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.
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February 19, 2025
Principality Building Society Reports Record GrowthPrincipality Building Society has reported a record-breaking year for 2024, achieving strong financial growth while remaining committed to its Members, communities, and long-term strategy.
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February 19, 2025
FinTech Wales is looking for a Part-Time Programme DirectorFinTech Wales is in search of a Programme Director available to join the team as soon as possible.
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February 18, 2025
Creditsafe Relocates 300-Strong Team to Cardiff’s Ty MeridianCreditsafe has secured a major office relocation deal, moving its 300-strong team to Ty Meridian at Cardiff Gate Business Park.
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February 18, 2025
Welsh Fintech Driverly Secures Six-Figure Investment from Angels and Development BankBlog
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February 17, 2025
Finalrentals Secures Six-Figure Pre-Series A Investment to Drive Global GrowthFinalrentals, a Fintech Wales Foundry Season 2 graduate, has successfully closed a six-figure Pre-Series A funding round.
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February 17, 2025
Cardiff Takes Pole Position as the Best City in the UK to Start a Business in 2025Cardiff has officially taken pole position as the UK’s top city for business growth, outpacing traditional economic giants like London and Manchester, according to new research from private and commercial bank Arbuthnot Latham.
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February 17, 2025
How FinTech Wales Members Celebrated National Apprenticeship Week 2025National Apprenticeship Week 2025 has been a fantastic opportunity to showcase the transformative impact of apprenticeships on businesses and individuals across Wales. From recognising top employers to sharing inspiring apprentice success stories, here’s how some of our members celebrated the important week.
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February 13, 2025
Wales’ de Novo Solutions Recognised as #6 SME in UK’s Elite Business Top 100de Novo Solutions secures a spot in the UK’s Top 10 SMEs in the Elite Business Top 100 Awards for the second year in a row, climbing to an impressive #6 in 2024.
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February 13, 2025
FinTech Wales Founders’ Meetup Brings Together Entrepreneurs in SwanseaThe latest FinTech Wales Founders’ Meetup took place in Swansea on 12th February 2025, bringing together some of Wales’ most innovative entrepreneurs for a morning of open conversation, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.
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February 13, 2025
Principality Building Society Joins UN-Led Net-Zero and Responsible Banking InitiativesPrincipality Building Society has officially joined the UN Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) and the UN-convened Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA).
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February 12, 2025
Starling Bank Shines in UK Customer Service Index, Placing 2nd NationallyStarling Bank has secured an impressive 2nd place in the latest Institute of Customer Service UK Customer Service Index (UKCSI
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February 17, 2025
How FinTech Wales Members Celebrated National Apprenticeship Week 2025National Apprenticeship Week 2025 has been a fantastic opportunity to showcase the transformative impact of apprenticeships on businesses and individuals across Wales. From recognising top employers to sharing inspiring apprentice success stories, here’s how some of our members celebrated the important week.
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February 12, 2025
The Apprentice: Your Next Hire – How Apprenticeships Are Unlocking Talent and Driving Growth in FintechAs part of National Apprenticeship Week, FinTech Wales’ Rhys Griffiths explores how apprenticeships can help fintech businesses attract, develop, and retain top talent.
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February 03, 2025
Employer Day at Cardiff and Vale College Connects Fintech Talent with Industry LeadersThe first Employer Day of 2025 at Cardiff and Vale College’s (CAVC) Coding Academy provided an invaluable opportunity for students to connect with leading employers from the FinTech Wales ecosystem.
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January 13, 2025
Principality Building Society Celebrates £1.5M Milestone in Grassroots Investment Across WalesPrincipality Building Society celebrates over £1.5 million invested in grassroots projects across Wales through its Future Generations Fund (FGF) since 2021.
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January 09, 2025
The Welsh Fintech Show: Educ8 Training Launches 7 New Commercial Courses for Businesses in Walesn this episode, we sit down with Tasmin Peckham, Senior Business Development Manager at Educ8 Training Group, to explore their innovative programmes and courses designed to empower businesses across Wales.
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December 11, 2024
Welsh Fintech Pulse – Highlights from November & DecemberAs we get ready to wrap up 2024, the Welsh fintech ecosystem continues to thrive with opportunities, innovation, and collaboration. This month, we spotlight key initiatives, events, and achievements that showcase the talent, resilience, and forward-thinking nature of our vibrant community.
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December 10, 2024
The Open University Launches Elevate Mentoring Programme: Volunteers Needed!The Open University (OU) is calling on professionals to participate in its Elevate Mentoring Programme, a key initiative designed to support students from under-represented groups.
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November 27, 2024
FinTech Wales Hosts Training and Employment Support Event for Former Tata SteelworkersFinTech Wales hosted an event earlier on November 26th to support individuals and families affected by the recent job losses at Tata Steel.
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November 07, 2024
Employer Recruitment Day: Connect with Wales’ Top Junior Cloud Engineers and Digital Talent!On 14th November, employers in the digital and tech sectors are invited to attend an Employer Recruitment Day at Tramshed Tech’s Innovation Station in Newport.
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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
Community Support Centre opens for those affected by Tata transitionA new Community Support Centre opened in Aberafan Shopping Centre to provide support, guidance and retraining advice to individuals and businesses impacted by the decision by Tata Steel UK to transition to greener steelmaking at Port Talbot.
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October 08, 2024
Inspire the Future Talent of Wales – Education Business Partnership InitiativeWe have a fantastic opportunity for you to make a positive impact on your community and the future workforce via Careers Wales.
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February 17, 2025
Finalrentals Secures Six-Figure Pre-Series A Investment to Drive Global GrowthFinalrentals, a Fintech Wales Foundry Season 2 graduate, has successfully closed a six-figure Pre-Series A funding round.
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February 12, 2025
FinTech Wales Foundry Alum Serene Bolsters Leadership Team with Major AppointmentsFinancial services and customer protection fintech Serene has strengthened its leadership team with three major hires, marking a key milestone in its growth journey.
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February 03, 2025
Finalrentals Expands into South America with New Partnerships in Argentina and ChileFinalrentals has made a significant step in its global expansion by securing its first partnerships in South America.
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October 25, 2024
Credit Canary Advances to Phase 2 of TSB Bank’s Innovation LabsFintech Wales celebrates the success of Foundry Season 3 alumni, Credit Canary, as they progress through TSB Bank’s prestigious Innovation Labs.
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October 07, 2024
EverKnock Makes the Prestigious PropTech 50 for 2024Welsh PropTech startup, EverKnock, has been named one of the UK's most innovative property technology companies in the PropTech 50 list for 2024.
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June 10, 2024
Finalrentals Accelerates Global Expansion with New Launch in TurkeyWe are excited to announce that Finalrentals, a FinTech Wales member, has taken a significant leap in its global expansion by entering the Turkish market.
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May 13, 2024
Fintech Wales Foundry Graduate, Finalrentals, Secures Milestone £5 Million Export DealFinTech Wales Foundry graduate, Finalrentals, has secured its biggest export deal to date, worth a projected £5 million over five years.
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April 11, 2024
Welsh Fintech in Focus: Credit Canary’s Partnership with Incuto Driving Financial Inclusion in WalesIn this week's Welsh Fintech in Focus video we speak to Jim Fell, co-founder and CEO of Credit Canary. We discuss Credit Canary's partnership with Incuto, a banking platform for credit unions, and how it will help credit unions in Wales better serve their members.
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February 05, 2024
Finalrentals Secures Spot in Tech Nation Libra ProgrammeWelsh-based startup and Foundry Alumniu Finalrentals is making waves in the tech industry as it secures a coveted spot in Tech Nation’s prestigious Libra Programme.
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August 31, 2023
FinTech Wales Meets EverKnock’s Co-Founder, Dan Awais-DeanBlog
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June 12, 2023
FinTech Wales Meets Yacooba’s Co-Founder, Diogo SantosWe recently sat down with Diogo Santos, Co-Founder of Yacooba, a new revenue redistribution model for event promoters and travelers around the world, to discuss their decision to move to Wales and how the FinTech Wales Accelerator Programme helped them get honest feedback from other entrepreneurs and mentors.
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May 10, 2023
FinTech Wales Meets AGAM’s CEO, Shabnam WazedFrom closing a funding round supported by the Development Bank of Wales, to partnering with Bangladesh’s leading microfinance institution: we caught up with Foundry alumni AGAM to discuss their recent milestones, and why they chose Wales as the perfect place to grow their company.
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