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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

July 16, 2024

Direct Apply Jobs in Welsh FinTech and Ecosystem for July

Discover the latest FinTech job opportunities in Wales. Our bi-weekly Recruitment RoundUp features the newest roles within the FinTech Wales community. Whether you’re a software developer, marketing manager, or seeking another position, find the perfect role in this dynamic and rapidly evolving sector.

July 09, 2024

Tuesday July 9th 2024 – The FinTech Five+

A fortnightly look at the best articles, news, and insights from FinTech Wales members and the Financial Services industry across the UK.

July 08, 2024

Election Results: What it Means for FinTech?

The Labour Party, under the leadership of Sir Keir Starmer, achieved a landmark victory in the general elections last week. Their ambitions for supporting FinTech in the UK focus on fostering innovation, enhancing global competitiveness, and ensuring inclusive growth.

July 04, 2024

SHE WHO – SEE IT, BE IT EVENT – Gallery

We at FinTech Wales are incredibly proud to have supported the latest She Who Event – See it, Be it, hosted by Ria Burrage-Male of KIBO at Blake Morgan LLP.

July 03, 2024

FinTech Wales, Ogi Pro, & USW – AI Event – Gallery

Thank you to everyone who joined us at today's Lunch & Learn event, "The Future of FinTech: Artificial Intelligence," hosted by Ogi Pro.This event was part of our ongoing partnership with University of South Wales, aimed at connecting academia and business leaders within the FinTech sector.

Latest Skills News

May 28, 2024

Reports – Sanderson Quarterly Technology Insights

Stay 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.

January 23, 2024

The Open University – Free OU Microcredentials Places

Supported by the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW), we are offering a limited number of fully-funded (free) places on our popular microcredentials.  Microcredentials are professional development short courses, designed to help you quickly build new skills to take your career to the next level. With many endorsed by leading industry partners, you can study online for 10–13 hours a week for 10–12 weeks, alongside your work or life commitments. 

October 06, 2023

32 Exciting FinTech Job Openings in Wales – October 2023

If you’re looking for a career in FinTech, Wales is the place to be. The industry is thriving, and there are a wide variety of career opportunities available, from Finance Assistant to Business Analyst, to Product and Engineering Management roles!

September 29, 2023

Sustainable FinTech Leadership Programme

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration between FinTech Wales and the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF), and as a result of this partnership we are delighted to offer a one of a kind ‘Sustainable FinTech Leadership Programme’ for your employees.

April 06, 2023

Apply for a free front-end Coding academy at CAVC

We've partnered once again with Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) on a free, intensive front-end Coding Academy. The programme is designed to provide you with relevant skills and qualifications in-line with current local job vacancies in the FinTech sector. Discover more about the course and how to apply.

April 03, 2023

FinTech Wales celebrates 81% success rate in its first year of Coding and Data Academies 

FinTech Wales, in partnership with training provider iungo Solutions, has recorded an 81% success rate from individuals who attended their ten-week Coding or Data Academies. A substantial 62% of those who successfully completed the course have entered roles in FinTech or Technology, and 19% have gone on to undertake further training. Read more about the success of our Data Academies.

March 31, 2023

Recruitment Roundup – 31st March 2023 

Read our latest recruitment Roundup and discover a variety of the latest job vacancies from FinTech Wales members. Featuring vacancies from: Yoello, Chetwood Financial, LDMS, ALS Training, Deloitte & more.

Latest Foundry News

June 12, 2023

FinTech Wales Meets Yacooba’s Co-Founder, Diogo Santos

We 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.

May 10, 2023

FinTech Wales Meets AGAM’s CEO, Shabnam Wazed

From 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.

April 25, 2023

FinTech Wales Meets Finalrentals’ CEO, Ammar Akhtar

From 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.

January 01, 2023

FinTech Wales’ 2022 Highlights

2022 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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