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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 18, 2025
University of South Wales Launches New Programme to Boost Fintech Innovation Across WalesA new initiative from University of South Wales (USW) aims to further unlock innovation and drive commercial growth within the fintech sector.
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November 18, 2025
Capital Law Hosts an Interactive Workshop on Best Practice for Responding to a Cyber-AttackCapital Law, in partnership with Bridewell and the Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales, is hosting a free interactive event designed to strengthen the preparedness of senior leaders and board members in responding to cyber-attacks.
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November 18, 2025
Educ8 Training Group Celebrated as a Top UK Employer in Best Companies 2025 RankingsEduc8 Training Group has secured exceptional recognition in the 2025 Best Companies rankings, announced during the Best Companies Big Reveal.
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November 18, 2025
Alacrity Foundation and Business in the Community Launch Christmas Present Drive to Support Newport FamiliesThe Alacrity Foundation, in collaboration with Business in the Community, has launched its annual Christmas Present Drive for the third consecutive year, aiming to bring vital festive support to families across Newport.
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November 17, 2025
Savannah Price, Founder of Serene, Shortlisted for Prestigious Global Founder AwardSavannah Price, founder of Serene, has been shortlisted for the Investec OPUS Early Stage Entrepreneur of the Year: Female Founder Award
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November 07, 2025
FinProxy Wins Amazon Innovator Award for Innovation ExcellenceFinProxy has been awarded First Prize in the prestigious Amazon Innovator Award for Innovation Excellence, receiving a £50,000 prize in recognition of its digital solution for managing Power of Attorney (POA).
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November 04, 2025
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November 03, 2025
Welsh Fintech ZeroKey and PlannrCRM Launch Integration to Eliminate Manual Data Entry in Financial AdvicePlannr, the modern CRM for financial advice firms, has announced a new integration with Welsh fintech ZeroKey — a significant step towards eliminating manual data entry and improving connectivity across adviser technologies.
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Partnerships
October 31, 2025
Starling Bank Launches UK-First AI Tool to Combat ScamsStarling Bank, which has a key office in Cardiff, has launched the UK’s first AI-powered scam detection tool built directly into a banking app.
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October 31, 2025
Transport for Wales Selects Cardiff’s Atamis to Enhance Procurement EfficiencyTransport for Wales (TfW) has selected Atamis, a South Wales-based provider of source-to-contract software, to deliver a comprehensive procurement solution aimed at improving visibility, efficiency and value across its operations.
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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 28, 2025
Welsh Tech Leader Mark Sweeny Named ‘One to Watch’ in LDC’s Top 50 for 2025Mark Sweeny, has been named as ‘One to Watch’ in the 2025 edition of the LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders.
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October 27, 2025
LDMS Graduate Programme: Building the Fintech Leaders of TomorrowA Q&A Feature by FinTech Wales – LDMS shares how their graduate programme is helping shape the next generation of Welsh fintech talent, while driving growth and innovation across the business.
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Skills
July 14, 2025
Cardiff’s Datamonet Expands Data Leadership Workshops This Autumn After Successful LaunchFollowing the success of its initial “Data & AI Strategy for Leaders” workshops earlier this year, Datamonet has announced a new round of sessions for autumn 2025.
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July 02, 2025
FinTech Wales and Cardiff and Vale College Celebrate the Success of Latest Coding Academy BootcampFinTech Wales, in collaboration with Cardiff and Vale College, proudly wrapped up another impactful edition of the Coding Academy Bootcamp—a key initiative focused on nurturing the next generation of tech talent in Wales.
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July 02, 2025
Unlocking Wales’ Skills Potential: Gen Z Ready to Drive Growth, Employers Urged to ActA new report from The Open University has highlighted a significant opportunity for Welsh businesses: a motivated, digitally savvy Gen Z workforce that is eager to contribute — and ready to be trained.
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April 24, 2025
ITeC Digital Training Launches NextGen Tech Bootcamp to Empower South Wales Residents into Tech CareersITeC Digital Training has partnered with Coleg y Cymoedd to launch the inaugural NextGen Tech Bootcamp
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April 23, 2025
REPROGRAMMING THE FUTURE: Creating an inclusive digital technology sector for women in WalesNews
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April 23, 2025
Boost Your Learning & Development Budget by 50%Flexible Skills Programme: A 50% contribution towards the training costs from the Welsh Government.
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March 31, 2025
CAVC Coding Academy Speed Interviews – GalleryKicking off the week with the latest CAVC Coding Academy cohort at the Speed Interview event
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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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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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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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September 19, 2025
From Accelerator to Demo Day: Meet Chest, the Pension App for Millennials & Gen ZAs part of the 2025 FinTech Wales Foundry Accelerator, we spoke with Ali Adam, Co‑Founder of Chest, about their vision to tackle the pensions problem for younger generations and what’s ahead as Demo Day draws near on Thursday 9th October.
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September 18, 2025
From Accelerator to Demo Day: Meet COLFI, the Fintech Streamlining Asset Transfers for Financial InstitutionsAs part of the 2025 FinTech Wales Foundry Accelerator, we sat down with Noha Berrada, founder of Colfi, to learn more about her journey from investment banking to fintech founder, and how Colfi is working to dramatically improve how cash and securities are moved across financial markets.
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September 16, 2025
From Accelerator to Demo Day: Meet BanxLocal, the Fintech Rebuilding Community Bank AccessAs part of our ongoing FinTech Wales Foundry 2025 Accelerator, we "stood up" with Kevin Smith, founder of BanxLocal, one of the visionary startups in this year’s cohort.
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September 16, 2025
From Accelerator to Demo Day: Meet Humoni, the Fintech Enabling Economic Integration of MigrantsAs part of our 2025 FinTech Wales Foundry Accelerator, we spoke to Adedamola Akintunde, Founder & CEO of Humoni, about the startup’s mission, progress, and what’s ahead with Demo Day coming up on Thursday 9th October.
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