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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.
April 29, 2026
Anne Boden MBE, founder of Starling Bank, announced as headline speaker at the first Wales Fintech FestivalFinTech Wales, the independent membership association for the fintech and financial services industry in Wales, has revealed that Anne Boden MBE, founder and former CEO of Starling Bank, will be a headline speaker at the Wales Fintech Festival.
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April 28, 2026
Showcase Your Brand with Cardiff Life Magazine – Exclusive Member RatesMembers can benefit from an exclusive 10–20% discount on advertising, alongside added value opportunities designed to maximise your visibility.
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April 28, 2026
My Thanks to a Leader Who Has Helped Shape Welsh Tech by Sarah Williams-GardenerSarah Williams-Gardener, Chair of FinTech Wales, reflects on the impact of Avril Lewis MBE following her departure from Technology Connected, highlighting her role in shaping and championing the Welsh technology ecosystem.
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April 28, 2026
Expert View – Pokémon at 30: How Trading Cards Became Serious MoneyElliot Riley-Walsh shares how Pokémon cards have grown from childhood collectibles into valuable assets, exploring rising values, collector risks, and the insurance gap Valart is working to address.
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April 24, 2026
Monmouthshire Building Society Donates £10,000 to Support Monmouth Community After Storm ClaudiaMonmouthshire Building Society has donated more than £10,000 to residents, businesses and community organisations in Monmouth following severe flooding caused by Storm Claudia.
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April 24, 2026
Principality Building Society Highlights Performance and Future Plans at 2026 AGMPrincipality Building Society has reported strong performance and outlined its future strategic direction during its 2026 Annual General Meeting, held at the Marriott Hotel in Cardiff.
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April 23, 2026
IE Hub and IncomeMax Partnership Identifies Over £1M in Additional Income for CustomersFinTech Wales member IE Hub, based at Tramshed Tech in Cardiff, has announced the impact of its partnership with IncomeMax, revealing more than £1 million in additional income identified for customers experiencing financial difficulty.
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April 22, 2026
Goldwise raises £500k+ to accelerate UK launch of precious metals platformGoldwise has secured more than £500,000 in pre-seed funding to support the UK rollout of its fractional physical precious metals trading platform
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April 22, 2026
USW Business Students Gain Insight at Hodge BankMBA 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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April 21, 2026
Cross-Sector Challenges: Connecting Industry Needs with Fintech InnovationWe’re pleased to launch a new set of Cross-Sector Challenges, bringing together real business problems from a range of industries with the innovation, expertise and problem-solving capabilities of the fintech and technology ecosystem.
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April 21, 2026
Confused.com Partners with Protect Young Drivers to Strengthen Road Safety EducationCardiff-based FinTech Wales member Confused.com has announced a new partnership with national road safety initiative Protect Young Drivers to improve education and awareness for newly qualified drivers and their parents.
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April 20, 2026
Openmoove Secures £700,000 Backing to Scale Prop-Tech Platform and Create Six Jobs in CardiffCardiff-based property technology business openmoove has secured £700,000 in equity investment to scale its platform, grow its team and support the rollout of its service across the UK property sector.
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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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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.
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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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