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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.
February 12, 2026
Cardiff-Headquartered Admiral Group to Acquire Insurtech Flock in £80m DealAdmiral Group plc has reached an agreement to acquire Flock, a digital commercial fleet insurance provider with a telemetry-based proposition, in a transaction valuing Flock’s equity at £80m. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval.
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February 12, 2026
Starling Report Reveals Digital Financial Tools Could Unlock £25.3bn Boost for UK SMEsNew research from Starling Bank suggests that greater adoption of digital financial tools by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could add £25.3bn to the UK economy and help close the productivity gap with countries such as France and Germany.
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Reports
Reports & Resources
February 12, 2026
Wales’ SecuraNova Secures Major Accreditation MilestoneWelsh-founded security assurance specialist SecuraNova has achieved a significant certification milestone, reinforcing its commitment to quality, trust, and operational excellence as the business continues to scale.
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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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People
Skills
February 11, 2026
Are You Seeking Investment? Let’s Put You on the RadarFinTech Wales is inviting fintech companies currently seeking investment to share their details as part of a new initiative to better support founders across Wales.
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Opportunities
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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People
Skills
February 09, 2026
Alerte Tech Awareness Event Showcases Innovation in Safety and Cyber ResilienceOn 7 February, FinTech Wales member Alerte Universal Limited hosted Alerte Tech Awareness, an in-person and virtual event exploring how technology can enhance personal safety, cyber resilience, and social impact.
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February 06, 2026
Sidekick Raises £7.8m as It Expands in Wales with New Cardiff HubSidekick, the wealth platform built for professionals whose finances are becoming more complex as their incomes and assets grow, has raised £7.8m in Series A funding.
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February 05, 2026
Showcasing Welsh Fintech to the World: Guest Editing Cardiff Life Business MagazineFinTech Wales CEO Sarah Jones reflects on guest editing a special edition of Cardiff Life Business magazine, showcasing the innovation, leadership and collaborative spirit driving Wales’ fintech and wider tech ecosystem onto the global stage.
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February 05, 2026
North Wales Fintech Valart Brings Collectibles into the Wealth ConversationA new North Wales-based fintech startup is making waves in the £378 billion global collectibles market by bridging the gap between passion and protection.
News
News
February 04, 2026
Member Opportunity: Contribute to the UK Strategy for Financial Wellbeing EvaluationFinTech Wales members are invited to take part in a survey that will help shape the future of the UK Strategy for Financial Wellbeing.
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Opportunities
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.
News
People
Skills
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.
News
People
Skills
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.
Professional Courses
Skills
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.
Event Gallery
Skills
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.
AI
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Skills
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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Skills
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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Offers & Discounts
Skills
January 12, 2026
Free AI Maturity Assessment by Code InstituteCode Institute is offering a free AI Maturity Assessment to give you a clear snapshot of your current position and a practical roadmap for your next steps.
AI
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Offers & Discounts
Skills
January 12, 2026
Fully Funded certified courses for AWS Solutions ArchitectAspire 2Be are offering FinTech Wales members the opportunity to access Fully Funded certified courses for AWS Solutions Architect.
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Offers & Discounts
Skills
January 09, 2026
75% Funded Courses in AI and Data AnalyticsCode Institute is offering FinTech Wales members the opportunity to upskill their teams in AI and data analytics, with 75% of course costs funded through the Welsh Government’s Flexible Skills Programme.
News
Offers & Discounts
Skills
January 08, 2026
FinTech Wales launches new Community Academy alongside leading Welsh employersThe new community academy is designed to give young people in Wales a route into careers within the fintech sector.
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Skills
December 11, 2025
Merthyr College FinTech Academy Students Gain Insight at Monmouthshire Building SocietyStudents from Y Coleg Merthyr Tudful / The College Merthyr Tydfil FinTech Academy were recently welcomed by Monmouthshire Building Society for a hands-on Insight Day.
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Skills
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.
Foundry
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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Foundry Meets
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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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Foundry Meets
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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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Foundry Meets
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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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