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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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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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October 08, 2024
Western Gateway Unveils Economic Narrative to Drive Investment and GrowthUK Government Minister Sarah Jones MP has welcomed the Western Gateway's newly published economic narrative, aimed at boosting investment in South Wales and Western England.
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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 08, 2024
Aspire 2Be – 25% off Aspire 360 for FinTech Wales membersAspire 2Be announce launch of Aspire360, a complete digital learning solution for businesses and organisations
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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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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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October 04, 2024
Regulating AI in Fintech: Governance, Compliance, and Risk ManagementOn Wednesday, we had the pleasure of co-hosting the second event in our AI series, focusing on "Regulating AI in Fintech – Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management." The event, held in collaboration with Lewis Silkin, took place at the stylish lounge space in Clockwise Offices, Brunel House, Cardiff.
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October 04, 2024
PwC to Relocate to New Larger HQ in Cardiff, Planning to Create Hundreds of JobsPwC has confirmed plans to move its Cardiff headquarters to a larger office at One Central Square in 2025, with the expansion set to create hundreds of new jobs.
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September 30, 2024
Medtech Firm Kaydiar Secures £1.2 Million Investment from Development Bank of Wales and Women Angels of WalesKaydiar, a pioneering medtech company based in Wales, has secured £1.2 million in funding to revolutionize footcare products using innovative technologies. This investment round includes backing from the Development Bank of Wales, Women Angels of Wales (WAW), the Welsh Government, University of Wales Trinity St David, and Innovate UK.
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September 27, 2024
Quote Detective Triumphs at Torfaen and Monmouthshire Business Awards 2024Quote Detective, a leading insurance broker and one of the key companies under the umbrella of pH Innovate, earned double recognition at the prestigious Torfaen and Monmouthshire Business Awards 2024.
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September 27, 2024
Wales Tech Week 2025 to Focus on People, Performance, and the PlanetTechnology Connected has announced that Wales Tech Week will return from 24th to 26th November 2025 at ICC Wales. The 2025 edition will revolve around three key themes: Tech for People, Tech for Performance, and Tech for the Planet.
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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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Skills
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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Skills
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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Skills
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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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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March 13, 2024
FinTech Wales Recruitment Event – GalleryBlog
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January 23, 2024
The Open University – Free OU Microcredentials PlacesSupported 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.
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November 21, 2023
FinTech Wales announces UK’s first Sustainable FinTech Leadership programmeThe initiative will help businesses across the UK align with Sustainable Development Goals and Net Zero pledges.
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Latest Foundry News
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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November 10, 2022
Credit Canary – Individual Pitch – Pitch at the Parade 2022 – Foundry Season 3Through data monitoring of active credit products, Credit Canary identifies scenarios where borrowers present an increased risk of missing their next payment.
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