FinTech North returns to Liverpool to celebrate momentous growth of regional...
FinTech North is returning to Liverpool with a highly anticipated full-day conference, showcasing the enormous momentum the FinTech sector has gained in the city region in recent years, and exploring...
View ArticleAccessPay Closes $24 Million Strategic Funding Round Led by Silicon Valley VC...
FinTech North is delighted to share news of more regional FinTech success from long-standing partners, AccessPay. AccessPay, the leading bank integration provider, today announced that it has closed...
View ArticleVilja Solutions expands and opens a new office in the UK
Vilja Solutions, leading cloud-native core banking provider in the Nordics, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in the United Kingdom. The new office is strategically located in Leeds,...
View ArticleLiverpool Conference 2024 Write-up
FinTech North took to the Liverpool City Region for their first flagship conference since 2019 for an exciting day of industry and sector updates, recent innovations, key insights and valuable...
View ArticleFinTech North joins forces with the North’s inward investment agencies at...
FinTech North is delighted to exhibit at the tenth iteration of Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS) alongside the North of England’s inward investment agencies, including Invest North East England,...
View ArticleNew Report ‘Scaling UK Regional FinTech’ surveys non-London scaleups,...
Innovate Finance, Streets Consulting and Whitecap Consulting have published the ‘Scaling UK Regional FinTech’ research report. The new, unique study, born from the collective expertise of three...
View ArticleProject Nemo launches to create better fintech disability inclusion
FinTech North is delighted to share news of the launch of Project Nemo, an industry inclusion initiative urging the FinTech industry to better serve disabled people in the UK. The project is a 12 month...
View ArticleLenvi’s 10th borrowing report explores trends in UK lending and borrowing
FinTech North strategic partners and leading provider of lending software and solutions, Lenvi, have released their 10th borrowing report, which reveals the latest trends and future predictions in UK...
View ArticleFinTech North partners with Rise, created by Barclays, to strengthen support...
FinTech North is delighted to announce global FinTech incubator and accelerator for cutting-edge start-ups and scale-ups, Rise, created by Barclays as sponsorship partners in 2024. Rise, created by...
View ArticleBorrowers on the Brink Webinar Write-Up
On the 24th of April, FinTech North, in partnership with lending technology specialists, Lenvi, hosted their ‘Borrowers on the Brink’ webinar. The webinar unpacked the findings of Lenvi’s tenth annual...
View ArticleVulnerability in FinTech Forum
The northern FinTech community came together in Leeds on the 18th of April as part of UK FinTech week, to discuss the issue of consumer vulnerability and the different data sets, insights and...
View ArticleNew report delivers blueprint for colleges to enhance West Yorkshire’s...
A new report sets out how colleges can play a leading role in supporting West Yorkshire’s flourishing finance and professional services (FPS) industry. Commissioned by Luminate Education Group, the...
View ArticleFinTech North brings Northern trade mission to Money20/20
This June, FinTech North is delighted to announce it will be working in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade once more, to bring together a delegation of pan-Northern organisations to...
View ArticleLeeds Conference 2024 Write-Up
On Wednesday the 22nd of May, the Northern FinTech community came together to celebrate all things FinTech in West Yorkshire at Cloth Hall Court for their 9th annual Leeds Conference, hosted in...
View ArticleFinTech North Announce Inaugural Skills Partner, Luminate Educate Group
FinTech North are thrilled to unveil our inaugural skills partner, Luminate Educate Group! Comprising a cohort of education providers across Yorkshire, Luminate Education Group is dedicated to...
View ArticlePraetura Ventures launch PraeSeed: the first ‘cohort investment programme’ in...
North West-based venture capital firm Praetura Ventures has launched PraeSeed, a new programme that focuses on deploying equity investment into early stage businesses in the North to help fill a known...
View ArticleFinTech Scotland announce new innovation challenge to shape future of ESG...
FinTech North is delighted to share news from fellow FinTech National Network members, FinTech Scotland, who have today announced their new ground breaking innovation challenge, which is set to deepen...
View ArticleMemoirs from Money20/20: Tales from our Northern FinTech Trade Mission
From the 4th to the 6th of June, FinTech North brought together a delegation of pan-Northern organisations, consisting of the North of England’s inward investment agencies and a group of innovative...
View ArticleFinTech North Team Speak at Barclays Radbroke Early Careers Event
On the 19th of June, the whole FinTech North Team had the pleasure of attending and speaking at the Barclays Group Innovation and Rise, created by Barclays Early Careers event at their Radbroke Campus...
View ArticleThe Future of Payments Write-Up
On the 25th of June, the Northern FinTech community came together in Manchester at No.1 Circle Square for the Future of Payments event, hosted in partnership with Bruntwood SciTech and FGC Capital....
View ArticleHull Conference Write-Up
On the 27th of June, the Northern FinTech Community came together in East Yorkshire for their second-ever Hull event and first conference in the region, hosted in partnership with the University of...
View ArticleWrite-up: Creating Real Business Value from AI Webinar
On Wednesday, the 10th of July, FinTech North’s community came together for our ‘Creating Real Business Value from AI’ webinar, hosted in partnership with GFT and Google Cloud. The webinar saw...
View ArticleNorth East FinTech stars to shine bright in Newcastle at upcoming FinTech...
FinTech North is returning to Newcastle for its fourth annual event on the Tyneside, which will take place on 17th July in the iconic Tyneside Cinema. The event will spotlight numerous regional success...
View ArticleDigital Transformation Specialists GFT Upgrade To Become Strategic Partner Of...
FinTech North is thrilled to announce that digital transformation specialists GFT have extended and upgraded their partnership with us to Strategic Partners. As part of the North’s largest FinTech...
View ArticleWrite-up: Newcastle Conference 2024
On Wednesday, the 17th of July, the Northern FinTech community came together in the North East for FinTech North’s annual Newcastle Conference, hosted in partnership with Mastercard, Invest North East...
View ArticleStrategic Partners GFT partners with Manchester-based Valloop to build...
FinTech North is delighted to share some exciting regional FinTech news from our strategic partners, GFT, who have partnered with Manchester-based Valloop to build a platform that helps accelerate and...
View ArticleFinTech North Gears up for a Jam-Packed Autumn of Events
The first half of 2024 has seen record engagement for FinTech North, as we finished on a high before summer with our biggest and best Newcastle Conference yet. A feedback survey following the event...
View ArticleOpen Banking Expo returns this October, with expanded exhibition hall and two...
Here at FinTech North we are delighted to be, once again, working in partnership with Open Banking Expo, the award-winning event organiser for its conference series in the UK, Europe and North America,...
View ArticleOpen Banking Expo returns for 2024 and introduces two new co-located shows,...
FinTech North is delighted to be, once again, working in partnership with Open Banking Expo, the award-winning event organiser for its conference series in the up, Europe and North America, returns for...
View ArticleIntroducing the FinTech Talent Upskilling Course: Bridging the Skills Gap
As part of our ongoing commitment to advancing the fintech industry, we are excited to introduce a groundbreaking initiative that addresses one of the most pressing challenges facing our sector: the...
View ArticleFinTech North Announce Partnership with Sedulo, One of the UK’s Fastest...
FinTech North are delighted to announce one of the UK’s fastest-growing mid-tier business advisory firms, Sedulo as Partners. Sedulo provide personably delivered financial services for SMEs, corporate...
View ArticleUK Centre for Events Management Announces Collaboration with FinTech North...
FinTech North, Whitecap Consulting and LegalTech in Leeds have partnered with the UK Centre for Events Management at Leeds Beckett University to share knowledge, resources and insight, and to create...
View ArticleFinTech and LegalTech Funding Forum Write-up
On the 19th of September, FinTech North , in partnership with Squire Patton Boggs, LegalTech in Leeds and West Yorkshire Combined Authority ran a private FinTech and LegalTech funding forum at Squire...
View ArticlePEXA launches Future Property Transactions Group with key property industry...
PEXA, the FinTech behind the world’s first digital property exchange process, today announces the launch of the Future Property Transactions Group. Initially focused on West Yorkshire, the new pilot...
View ArticleIntercash explores Northern UK Fintech in annual partnership with Fintech North
FinTech North is delighted to announce our partnership with Intercash, a leader in global payment solutions and custom card programs. Intercash is a pioneer in payment gateway technology, offering...
View ArticleFinTech Scotland and Supertech WM launch new Consumer Duty innovation call
Our friends and fellow FinTech National Network members FinTech Scotland and Supertech WM have launched their new Financial Regulation Innovation Lab: Consumer Duty, in partnership with University of...
View ArticleNorth West FinTech Forum Write-Up
On the 1st of October the Northern FinTech community came together at Barclays’ Radbroke Campus for the North West Fintech Forum, hosted in partnership with Rise, created by Barclays, for an insightful...
View ArticleNorthern FinTech Summit Day 2 Write-Up
Northern FinTech Summit – Day 2 On the 10th and 11th of October, the Northern FinTech community came together for a milestone event for FinTech North: The Northern FinTech Summit, the organisation’s...
View ArticleThe Northern FinTech Showcase: Write-up from Northern FinTech Summit
As part of our first-ever two-day event, our Northern FinTech Summit, we hosted a Northern FinTech Showcase during our Tech & Product Segment, highlighting FinTech start-up innovation taking place...
View ArticleNorthern FinTech Summit Day 1: Write-Up
The Northern FinTech Summit – Day 1 On the 10th and 11th of October, the Northern FinTech community came together for a milestone event for FinTech North: The Northern FinTech Summit, the...
View ArticleFinTech North Announce Renewal of Long-Standing Partnership with AccessPay
FinTech North is delighted to announce the renewal of our long-standing partnership with Manchester-based payments automation specialists, AccessPay. This renewed collaboration marks another exciting...
View ArticleOperational Resilience: Countdown to DORA Webinar Write-Up
On Thursday, the 24th of October, the virtual FinTech community came together for a highly engaging webinar, titled ‘Operational Resilience: Countdown to DORA,’ hosted in partnership with Escode, part...
View ArticleNew partnership drives growth and innovation for the Northern fintech...
Leading financial technology community FinTech North has partnered with Ventas Sales, Leeds-based sales transformation experts, to deliver 12 months of events and activities that will enhance...
View ArticleLeeds FinTech Forum Write-Up
On Tuesday, the 5th of November, members from the Leeds City Region FinTech community and beyond came together for the Leeds FinTech Forum, hosted in partnership with Ventas Sales and hosted by...
View ArticleHave Your Say: Contribute to Lenvi’s Gen Z Borrowing Report
FinTech North strategic partners Lenvi are currently conducting consumer research into lending to Generation Z. The findings from this survey will inform their upcoming Gen Z Borrowing Report, which...
View ArticleManchester Conference 2024 Write-Up
On Thursday the 21st of November, the Northern FinTech community came together for FinTech North’s 2024 flagship finale, the Manchester Conference, hosted in partnership with with The University of...
View ArticleSandpiper Consulting to host free learn awareness ‘Lunch and Learn’ session...
FinTech North partners Sandpiper Consulting are hosting a free Lean awareness ‘Lunch and Learn’ session at their offices on the 28th January 2025. Sandpiper Consulting is a leading consultancy staffed...
View ArticleFinTech for Good Forum Write-Up
On the 3rd of December, the Northern FinTech community came together in Liverpool for FinTech North’s 2024 finale event, their FinTech for Good Forum, hosted in partnership with DTM Legal and Barclays...
View ArticleGFT’s latest Banking Disruption Index finds 1 in 4 Brits keep cash on hand as...
Our strategic partners, digital transformation pioneers, GFT, have released their latest Banking Disruption Index, a half-yearly assessment of consumer sentiment towards digital banking. GFT reveals...
View ArticleFinTech Scotland launch innovation challenge to address Financial Crime:...
Our friends at FinTech Scotland are putting out another call out for their Financial Regulation Innovation Lab, designed to address Financial Crime. FinTech Scotland are looking to hear from innovative...
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