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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 28, 2025
Applications Open for UK-Australia Insurtech Pathway Supporting Cross-Border Market ExpansionFintech Wales is pleased to support the newly launched UK-Australia Insurtech Pathway – an ambitious initiative to accelerate international growth for insurtech firms by removing barriers to market entry across both countries.
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March 27, 2025
FinTech Wales Networking Breakfast March – GalleryMarch Netwroking Breakfast Gallery at Principality Building Society
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March 26, 2025
Spring Statement 2025: What It Means for Welsh FintechThe Spring Statement and FCA strategy highlight key shifts in regulation and digital innovation. FinTech Wales explores what this means for the future of Welsh fintech.
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March 26, 2025
W2 Founder Warren Russell Launches eyeDP – A New AI-Powered Defence Against Document FraudWarren Russell, founder of W2 and a well-known figure in the fintech space, has launched a new venture: eyeDP, an AI-powered Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) platform designed to combat the rising threat of document fraud and regulatory risk.
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March 26, 2025
Cardiff Based Credas Partners with IDGO to Improve Digital ID Access Across the UKCredas Technologies a leader in identity verification technology headquartered in Cardiff, has announced a strategic partnership with IDGO
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March 25, 2025
Hodge Welcomes Two Senior Leaders to Drive Operations and Marketing ForwardHodge has announced two new senior appointments, welcoming Sara Bayley as Head of Operations and Daniel Lewis as Head of Marketing.
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Recruitment
March 25, 2025
Welsh Fintech Burbank Secures £5 Million to Launch World-First Online Card-Present PlatformBurbank, a pioneering Welsh fintech transforming the payments landscape, has raised £5 million in Series Seed funding to accelerate the global launch of its revolutionary Card Present over Internet (CPoI)
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March 24, 2025
Cardiff’s Cavefish AI Launches EchoDepthAI to Transform Emotional Intelligence in FinTechCardiff-based technology innovator Cavefish AI has officially launched EchoDepthAI, a pioneering emotional intelligence platform designed to revolutionise customer engagement, risk assessment, and compliance across the financial services industry.
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March 24, 2025
Welsh Government Investment Summit Announced for December in NewportWales is set to take centre stage in December with the announcement of the Welsh Government Investment Summit – the largest business event ever held in the country.
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March 21, 2025
Finalrentals Expands in North America with Launch at Orlando International AirportFinalrentals has taken a major step in its international growth journey by launching operations at Orlando International Airport (MCO), Florida.
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March 21, 2025
FinTech Awards Wales Launches Call for Applications and Nominations for 2025The Fintech Awards Wales 2025 has officially opened its doors for applications and nominations, marking the start of its 5th year in celebrating excellence across Wales’ thriving fintech ecosystem.
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March 21, 2025
Google Innovation Challenge Event & Panel – GalleryWe were delighted to welcome Google back to Wales yesterday for an inspiring afternoon of innovation, insight, and collaboration in Cardiff.
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March 18, 2025
Monmouthshire Building Society Wins Award for Innovative Community AcademyMonmouthshire Building Society (MBS) has been recognised for its forward-thinking approach to career development, winning the Creativity and Innovation category at the HR in Wales Awards for its Community Academy initiative.
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Skills
March 13, 2025
75% of Welsh Employers Now Invest in Apprenticeships – Sanderson ReportThe latest Wales Regional Insights Report from Sanderson PLC reveals a major shift toward apprenticeships, with 75% of Welsh employers now engaged in apprenticeship schemes.
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Recruitment Roundup
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March 11, 2025
Futures Academy – Gower College SwanseaThe Futures Academy was launched in 2018 to improve employability outcomes for A Level students who choose not to progress to higher education.
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February 28, 2025
Swansea University Expands to London in Partnership with QA Higher EducationSwansea University has announced an exciting expansion into London, in collaboration with QA Higher Education, to offer flexible degree programmes starting in September 2025.
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February 24, 2025
M&S Sponsors Cyber College Cymru at Cardiff & Vale College to Upskill Students in CybersecurityMarks & Spencer (M&S) is taking a proactive role in addressing the UK’s cyber skills shortage by sponsoring Cyber College Cymru at Cardiff & Vale College.
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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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Skills
March 21, 2025
Finalrentals Expands in North America with Launch at Orlando International AirportFinalrentals has taken a major step in its international growth journey by launching operations at Orlando International Airport (MCO), Florida.
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March 14, 2025
Welsh Net Zero Specialist Sero Urges New Finance Models to Maximise Warm Homes InvestmentFinTech Wales Foundry graduate Sero has welcomed the UK government’s £1.8 billion Warm Homes funding but warns that long-term financial models are needed to sustain retrofit efforts beyond one-off grants.
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March 11, 2025
FinTech Wales Foundry – A Launchpad for Innovative Start-UpsWe recently caught up with three Foundry alumni to hear about their progress and reflections on their journeys since participating in the Foundry.
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March 05, 2025
FinTech Wales Launches the Fourth FinTech Wales FoundryFinTech Wales has announced the launch of its fourth FinTech Wales Foundry—an accelerator programme designed to provide expert mentorship and support to help startups thrive within the Welsh fintech ecosystem and beyond.
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February 28, 2025
Zing Cover Announces Rebrand and Digital EnhancementsZing Cover has announced a rebrand, updating its visual identity and introducing new digital features aimed at improving the customer experience.
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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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