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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.
June 16, 2026
Welsh-Founded DeepLearn Unveils Apprenticeship Intelligence PlatformDeepLearn Human Science has unveiled its apprenticeship intelligence platform, aiming to help employers, providers and learners improve fit, retention and progression as the Welsh-founded company prepares for UK expansion.
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June 16, 2026
Fintech Wales Members Shortlisted in the 2026 Fintech Awards WalesA number of Fintech Wales members have been shortlisted in the 2026 Fintech Awards Wales, highlighting the breadth of talent, innovation and growth across Wales' fintech ecosystem.
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June 15, 2026
AI Summit Wales Returns to Newport This Friday to Help SMEs Harness AIBusinesses across Wales are being invited to explore the practical opportunities of artificial intelligence at AI Summit Wales 2026, a one-day event bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, AI practitioners and industry leaders to share real-world insights on adopting AI for growth and competitiveness.
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June 12, 2026
Damon Chapple and Dafydd Jones Reflect on Entrepreneurship and Impact in Live Festival RecordingA podcast recorded live at the inaugural Wales Fintech Festival is now available to watch, featuring Sonovate Co-CEO Damon Chapple and entrepreneur Dafydd Jones in conversation with Prosper hosts Nick Green and Hattie.
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June 11, 2026
Fresh £134m Investment to Support South East Wales Innovation EconomyCardiff Capital Region (CCR) has secured approval of its second Gateway Review, unlocking the release of £134 million in UK Government funding to support economic growth across South East Wales over the next five years.
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June 10, 2026
Socura strengthens leadership team with Jack Addicott as new Chief Revenue OfficerSocura has appointed Jack Addicott as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), further strengthening its leadership team as it continues to scale its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) offering.
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June 10, 2026
Protect Your Family Appoints Michelle Orchison as Head of Product and PropositionProtect Your Family, the newly launched specialist insurance broker founded by Comparison Creator founder Stephen Jones and insurance expert Eddie Weekes, has appointed Michelle Orchison as Head of Product and Proposition as it continues to build its leadership team and develop its offering.
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June 10, 2026
Newport-based Target Group reports 40% efficiency increase following deployment of AI-powered Collections Guru agentTarget Group, headquartered in Newport, is reporting a 40% increase in efficiency and colleague satisfaction in managing arrears cases following the deployment of its new AI-powered Collections Guru agent.
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June 09, 2026
First Wales Fintech Festival Showcases the Strength and Ambition of Welsh FintechsWales’ first Fintech Festival brought the Welsh ecosystem together in Swansea on 3 June, with a sold-out event celebrating the innovation, collaboration and growth shaping the nation’s fintech sector.
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June 09, 2026
Oliver Woodhouse Joins Acuity Law Partnership to Further Enhance FinTech and Regulatory ExpertiseAcuity Law has appointed Oliver Woodhouse as Partner within its Commercial & Technology team, further strengthening the firm’s national capability in financial services regulation, FinTech and technology-driven markets.
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June 08, 2026
Monmouthshire Building Society Teams Take on Peaks and Paddles for St David’s Hospice CareTwo Monmouthshire Building Society teams are taking on a Dragon Boat Race and the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge as part of a fundraising drive for the Society’s charity partner, St David’s Hospice Care.
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June 02, 2026
Wales Fintech Festival to feature fireside chat with Nigel Morris and Justin BasiniQED managing partner & co-founder of Capital One Nigel Morris will be joined by ClearScore Group Co-founder and CEO Justin Basini for an in-depth fireside chat at Wales Fintech Festival
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May 01, 2026
The AI University Challenge Highlights Student Innovation at Cardiff Business SchoolFinTech Wales hosted the AI University Challenge at Cardiff Business School, where students collaborated with industry partners to tackle fast-paced challenges exploring AI’s impact on compliance, financial crime and human decision-making.
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April 14, 2026
CAVC Coding Academy Learners Connect with Leading Employers at Multi-Sector Speed Interview EventThe session brought together employers from across fintech, financial services, the civil service and the NHS, with each organisation showing a commitment to supporting new talent.
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April 02, 2026
USW Students Experience Fintech in Practice During Hodge Bank VisitMBA Global students from the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries at the University of South Wales (USW) visited Hodge Bank on 21 October 2025 to gain first-hand insight into how the bank operates, innovates and uses technology to support its business strategy.
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March 30, 2026
New AI for Leaders Programme Launches in Wales Backed by Welsh Government FundingA six-week programme from Code Institute aims to help Welsh business leaders turn AI adoption into measurable business impact.
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February 24, 2026
Swansea University Plays Key Role in Securing Semiconductor Supply ChainsExperts from Swansea University’s Computer Science Department are playing a key role in an international initiative tackling growing cybersecurity risks across the semiconductor supply chain
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February 11, 2026
Monmouthshire Building Society Community Academy Graduates Progress into Permanent RolesMembers of the Community Academy at Monmouthshire Building Society have graduated from the training scheme, with four securing permanent roles at the Newport-based mutual.
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February 10, 2026
Admiral Highlights Data Analytics Apprenticeship Programme during National Apprenticeship WeekTo mark National Apprenticeship Week, Admiral Group Plc is shining a spotlight on its first-ever Data Analytics Apprenticeship Programme, highlighting how apprenticeships are helping to build the next generation of data talent in Wales.
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January 27, 2026
Fully Funded AI Training for FinTech Wales Members – ALS TrainingALS is offering fully-funded AI training opportunities in partnership with the British Computer Society to offer baseline technical training for staff across all levels of business and support businesses integrating into daily operations.
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January 27, 2026
Cardiff and Vale College Bootcamp Employer Day with FinTech Wales – GalleryFinTech Wales was proud to support the recent Bootcamp Employer Day hosted by Cardiff and Vale College — a dynamic afternoon connecting future talent with leaders from across the fintech and tech sectors.
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January 26, 2026
Welsh Businesses Can Now Access 75% Funding for AI Skills Training Through the Flexible Skills ProgrammeWelsh businesses have a new, significant opportunity to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their operations, backed by a £2.1 million funding package from the Welsh Government.
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January 15, 2026
FleetEV Inspires Future Tech Talent at Willows High SchoolFleetEV’s Lead Engineer, Kurtis Chivers, visited Willows High School in Cardiff to speak with students about careers in information technology, artificial intelligence, and the future of electric vehicles (EVs).
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January 13, 2026
Help to Grow: Management CourseThanks to government funding, organisations with 5–249 employees pay just £750 (a saving of £6,750).
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February 25, 2026
Sero Secures Funding From Cardiff Capital Region to Lower Bills and Drive Energy Efficiency in Social HousingSero has secured a significant investment from the Innovation Investment Capital Limited Partnership (IIC), the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR)-backed fund
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February 16, 2026
Finalrentals Expands into Pakistan, Strengthening Global Growth from CardiffCardiff-based global car rental marketplace Finalrentals has officially launched in Pakistan and is now live at Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad International Airports.
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January 23, 2026
Aviva x Founders Factory opens applications for its Fintech Accelerator programmeFounders Factory has opened applications for its Aviva-backed Fintech programme, offering £50k capital alongside six months of operational support.
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January 07, 2026
Sero and SNG Strengthen Partnership for £36.5 Million Wave 3 Warm Homes ProjectSero and Sovereign Network Group (SNG) have announced the continuation of their long-standing collaboration to deliver independent Retrofit Co-ordination Services for SNG’s Wave 3 Warm Homes Social Housing Fund Project.
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October 29, 2025
Foundry Alumni Isabel Carapeta Wins Rising Female Award at Unicorn Factory Lisboa 2025Isabel Carapeta has been awarded the Rising Female Award at the 2025 Unicorn Factory Lisboa Entrepreneurship Awards.
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October 27, 2025
FinTech Wales Foundry: Fourth Accelerator Programme Concludes with Inspiring Demo DayThe fourth FinTech Wales accelerator programme came to a close with an exciting Demo Day held on 9th October at Cardiff’s Wales Millennium Centre.
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October 09, 2025
FinTech Wales Foundry – Breakfast at the CastleNot your average Thursday morning! The FinTech Wales Foundry cohort swapped meeting rooms for the magnificent Cardiff Castle, gathering for breakfast with a view before their biggest day yet — Demo Day.
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September 29, 2025
From Accelerator to Demo Day: Meet Simplifyer, Turning Receipts into Financial Clarity for Gen‑ZWe sat down with Isabel Carapeta, Co‑Founder of Simplifyer and a member of the Foundry 2025 cohort, to learn about her journey through the accelerator, what Simplifyer does, and what’s next ahead of Demo Day.
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September 26, 2025
From Accelerator to Demo Day: Meet Cavefish, the Startup Making Emotions MeasurableAs part of our 2025 FinTech Wales Foundry accelerator, we sat down with Steve Williams, Co-Founder of Cavefish, to hear about their mission, journey through the accelerator, and what’s next ahead of Demo Day on Thursday 9th October.
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September 24, 2025
From Accelerator to Demo Day: Meet CloudBank.Digital, the Core Banking Platform Powering Scalable Financial ServicesAs part of our 2025 FinTech Wales Foundry Accelerator, we caught up with Nataliia Muzyka, Founder of CloudBank.Digital, to hear about the journey so far and what’s next for their groundbreaking core banking platform.
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September 23, 2025
From Accelerator to Demo Day: Meet Zugo, the Fintech Helping Advice Firms Serve Mass‑Market Clients ProfitablyAs part of the 2025 FinTech Wales Foundry Accelerator, we spoke with Nicholas Basi, Co‑Founder of Zugo, about what Zugo does, how the accelerator has helped, and what to expect at Demo Day on Thursday 9th October.
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September 22, 2025
From Accelerator to Demo Day: Meet Capitawise, the Fintech Solving Data Inefficiencies in InsuranceAs part of the FinTech Wales Foundry 2025 accelerator, we sat down with Akanksha Rais (AK), Co-Founder of Capitawise, to hear about the journey so far and what’s ahead.
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