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As the FinTech industry continues to evolve and innovate, keep up to date with the latest insights and analysis from those at the heart of FinTech in Wales. Find specialist reports and industry resources from the community, as well as guidance and the latest updates on the sector in Wales.

FinTech Wales Annual Reports

FinTech Wales annual report provides an in-depth look at the state of the industry in Wales, taking a look at the milestones and activities of the community and organisation. The report discusses the progress and achievements of the industry in the past year, as well as highlighting key areas for further improvement and growth as well as innovation.

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Member Resources & Reports

Welcome to the Fintech Wales Member Resources Hub! Explore a curated collection of reports, tools, podcasts, and more to support your growth in the fintech ecosystem.

Reports

Startup Resources

Development Bank of Wales – Learning Hub – The place to find all the guidance you need on starting, growing or selling a business from Development Bank of Wales
Barclays Eagle Labs – Barclays Eagle Labs is an entrepreneurial network supporting startups and scaleups with tailored learning, programs, and expertise. Through virtual support and physical spaces across the UK, they help businesses innovate and grow at every stage of their journey.
Future Finance – A fully-funded support programme for UK-based financial service providers, they support SME and mid-tier businesses with the adoption of innovative products and processes.

Funding Resources

British Business Bank – Investment Fund for Wales – The Investment Fund for Wales offers a range of commercial finance options with smaller loans from £25,000 to £100,000, debt finance from £100,000 to £2 million and equity investment up to £5 million. The fund covers the whole of Wales, including rural, coastal and urban areas.
Development Bank of Wales – Business Finance – Providing equity funding for early-stage tech startups, high-growth businesses, and management buy-outs, our funds range from £50k to £10m. Customers also gain ongoing support through our investor network, non-executive directors, and specialist consultancy services.
Cardiff Capital Region – Investment Hub – Discover diverse investment opportunities tailored to support innovation, infrastructure, and skills development, fostering a competitive and sustainable regional economy.
Ship Shape – A free investment search engine from FinTech Wales Foundry graduates Ship Shape.

Member Podcasts

Pepper Money – The Specialist Podcast – Get the lowdown on what’s going on in the mortgage industry with Pepper Money
Atamis – Powering Procurement Podcast – A podcast by Atamis that explores the rapidly evolving world of procurement
Pwc – Various Tech and Business Focused Podcasts – Subscribe to podcasts featuring experts and guests discussing key business, regulatory, and industry issues.
Barclays Podcasts – Explore a variety of podcasts from Barclays, covering finance, business, and innovation:

Co-Working and Office Space

Tramshed Tech – Multiple Locations Across South Wales including Cardiff, Swansea, and Newport
ClockWise Cardiff – Based on the ground and first floor of Brunel House, one of the largest office spaces in the city
Welsh Ice – Welsh ICE is a Flexible co-working hub for startups, freelancers, and more, based in Caerphilly
Mamhilad Park Estate – Mamhilad Park Estate is a 140-acre campus-style business park in a beautiful location, just 10 miles from Newport.

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Member Resources and Reports

December 12, 2024

Wales’ Annual Fintech Report 23/24 Released by FinTech Wales

FinTech Wales, the independent membership association and champion of the Fintech and Financial Services industries in Wales, has today published its latest Fintech in Wales Report for 2023/24.

September 12, 2024

Tips for securing a successful IPO

If you are considering floating your business, it will be vital to get your house in order well in advance of the IPO. This will ensure that the business is suitable for admission, as attractive as possible to potential investors, and will make the IPO process as smooth as possible, avoiding any nasty surprises along the way. Good record-keeping is essential as you will be required to verify the contents of each of the key documents and announcements published by your business in connection with the IPO.

August 28, 2024

British Business Bank – Small Business Equity Tracker

Our Small Business Equity Tracker 2024 Report provides a comprehensive picture of equity funding conditions for smaller businesses across the UK. The report is intended to inform the development of the Bank’s strategy in making finance markets work better for smaller businesses, as well as informing wider developments in both markets and government policy.

June 23, 2024

New Report from OU: The Business Barometer 2024

The latest edition of an annual report published by The Open University, in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce, has found that longstanding skill challenges remain which are hampering organisations in a number of ways.

May 28, 2024

Reports – Sanderson Quarterly Technology Insights

Stay 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.

February 05, 2024

Igniting Growth in Cardiff’s Fintech Sector: Introducing the Business Growth Programme from CCR

Cardiff Capital Region is proud to unveil its latest initiative, the Business Growth Programme, poised to propel the growth of 75 ambitious businesses throughout the region.

February 02, 2024

FCA: Loan Fee Fraud Partner ToolKit

The FCA have a free toolkit of assets including a range of Welsh assets available for our partners to make it as easy as possible to get involved and share the campaign message with your customers and residents.

January 24, 2024

Cardiff Capital Region Announces a Multimillion-Pound Investment in FinTech Wales Member Mazuma

Innovation Investment Capital Limited Partnership (IIC), the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) backed fund has today announced a multimillion-pound investment in Mazuma, the Bridgend-based online accountancy firm.

January 17, 2024

Akamai Report: Navigating the Surge of DDoS Attacks in 2023

Embark on a journey through the tumultuous landscape of cybersecurity with Akamai's comprehensive report on the distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack trends that defined the year 2023.

December 20, 2023

McKinsey Nexus of Insurtech Report

The United Kingdom: The Nexus of Insurtech What is the key to the success of the UK insurtech sector— and where does the sector go from here? by Edward Allanson, Andrea Comina, Pietro Richelli, and Leda Zaharieva

December 14, 2023

Half-year results for the Development Bank of Wales

More than 200 Welsh businesses have benefitted from 239 investments totalling £51 million from the Development Bank of Wales in the first half year of 2023/24 with private co-investment of an extra £26.6 million taking total economic impact to £77.7 million.

December 11, 2023

FinTech Wales releases Fintech in Wales 2022/23 Annual Report

Investment into Welsh fintechs has increased by over 300% since 2022, and plans to create a thousand jobs over the next five years will contribute to the thriving sector across Wales.