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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.
November 20, 2024
Team Voltric Shines at EV Rally Cymru 2024: Driving Innovation and Sustainability Across WalesVoltric, a Fintech Wales member and alumni of the Fintech Wales Foundry Accelerator, has once again showcased its pioneering spirit in the world of electric vehicles (EVs). The team played a central role in this year’s EV Rally Cymru, held on November 13-14, 2024—a 500-mile, two-day event designed to spotlight the potential of EVs across Wales.
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November 20, 2024
Stephen Yandle Joins Howden Wales as Regional Corporate and Commercial Sales DirectorHowden, a leading global insurance intermediary group, has appointed Stephen Yandle as the Regional Corporate and Commercial Sales Director for Wales.This strategic hire underscores Howden’s commitment to fostering growth and innovation in the Welsh market.
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November 18, 2024
Mazuma Accountants Expands Acquisition OpportunitiesMazuma Accountants, co-founded by Lucy Cohen, is making waves with a new initiative aimed at accountancy firm owners seeking a swift and profitable exit
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November 18, 2024
Welsh Tech Innovator de Novo Solutions Joins Prestigious G-Cloud 14 FrameworkMulti-award-winning Welsh technology company, de Novo Solutions, has been selected as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) G-Cloud 14 framework.
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November 15, 2024
Cardiff-Based Sero Seeks Chief Technology Officer to Drive Innovation in Net Zero HousingCardiff-based energy solutions leader Sero Technologies is on a mission to deliver innovative, affordable pathways to Net Zero homes—and they’re looking for a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join their dynamic team.
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November 14, 2024
British Business Bank Appoints Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner for New British Growth PartnershipBritish Business Bank has announced two pivotal appointments. Leandros Kalisperas will take on the newly created role of Chief Investment Officer, while Ian Connatty will serve as Managing Partner of the recently established BBB Patient Capital Advisory Services.
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November 14, 2024
Monmouthshire Building Society Appoints Iestyn Evans as Chief Finance OfficerMonmouthshire Building Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Iestyn Evans as its new Chief Finance Officer (CFO).
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November 13, 2024
Council and Smart Money Cymru Partner to Create Wales’ First ‘Credit Union County’ in Blaenau GwentIn an exciting move for financial inclusion, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council has partnered with Smart Money Cymru, a proud member of Fintech Wales, to establish Blaenau Gwent as Wales' first ‘Credit Union County’.
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November 13, 2024
AperiData Wins Best Open Banking Solution Award at Credit & Collections Technology Think TankAperiData, a leader in Open Banking and financial insights, recently celebrated a significant achievement at the Credit & Collections Technology Think Tank and Awards in Manchester.
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November 12, 2024
Cardiff Business Awards 2024: Celebrating Successes with Fintech Wales Members Darogan Talent, DataMonet, and Outstanding Local LeadersThe 10th annual Cardiff Business Awards celebrated exceptional contributions from Cardiff’s business community, recognizing two prominent Fintech Wales members, Darogan Talent and DataMonet, for their roles in advancing local innovation.
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November 12, 2024
Welsh Fintech Leader IE Hub Wins Big at the Credit Connect AwardsE Hub is celebrating a double win at the recent Credit Connect Awards, where they were awarded: Best Affordability Solution of the Year Best Use of Technology in Credit & Collections (in partnership with CDER Group)
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November 12, 2024
ANNA Achieves Spot in Deloitte’s UK Technology Fast 50 RankingCardiff-based fintech company ANNA, a proud member of Fintech Wales, has claimed the 26th position in Deloitte’s 2024 UK Technology Fast 50 ranking.
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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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October 08, 2024
South Wales Business School ChallengeThis is a great opportunity to engage with future talent at the beginning of their undergraduate and postgraduate journey— submit your challenge by the 18th October 2024!
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October 08, 2024
Cardiff & Vale College – Financial support and training advice to grow your small businessGet £2k towards your next recruit plus tailored training advice and guidance to continue developing their skills.
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October 07, 2024
Fast Track Talent Academy 2024/2025 Launches to Bridge Skills Gaps in South East WalesFast Track Talent Academy 2024/2025 Launches to Bridge Skills Gaps in South East Wales.
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September 09, 2024
Future Finance launches leadership programme to help drive innovation in the UK’s FinTech sectorFuture Finance, a proud partner and member of FinTech Wales, has announced the launch of its Innovation Leadership Programme—a premier eight-day course delivered over eight months, specifically designed for current and aspiring leaders in the financial services industry.
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September 02, 2024
Aspire 2Be announce launch of Aspire360, a complete digital learning solution for businesses and organisationsAspire 2Be announces launch of Aspire360, a digital skills and learning management system – combined.
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July 24, 2024
Welsh FinTech in Focus: ITeC Digital Training’s New Fully Funded Cybersecurity ApprenticeshipWelsh Fintech in Focus brings you an exclusive interview with Demi Necrews from ITeC Digital Training, where we explore the innovative, fully funded Cybersecurity Analyst Program.
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May 28, 2024
Reports – Sanderson Quarterly Technology InsightsStay ahead in the fast-evolving world of technology and data with Sanderson’s latest offering – a dedicated insights page that provides invaluable data for technology and change roles across the UK.
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Reports & Resources
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May 01, 2024
Sustainable FinTech Leadership Programme RecapWe are excited to share the success of the recently concluded ‘Sustainable FinTech Leadership Programme’, a groundbreaking initiative offered through a unique collaboration between FinTech Wales and the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF).
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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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April 25, 2023
FinTech Wales Meets Finalrentals’ CEO, Ammar AkhtarFrom a 6-figure funding round to global expansion: we sat down FinTech Wales Foundry alumni Finalrentals at their new offices in Tec Marina, Penarth, to discuss their company’s growth story to date.
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January 01, 2023
FinTech Wales’ 2022 Highlights2022 was a phenomenal year for the Welsh FinTech ecosystem, so we’ve taken a trip down memory lane to show you some of our highlights from FinTech Wales’ Foundry, skills initiatives and events over the past year.
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November 28, 2022
We’re looking for our next Programme Director(s) for Season 4 of the FinTech Wales FoundryAs we prepare for the kick off of Season 4 of the Foundry in January 2023 we are now seeking an individual, or group of individuals to direct the next Season of FinTech Wales’ no equity accelerator programme.
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