Number of fintech SMEs in Scotland grows by 60% according to national body for the sector
The number of financial technology (fintech) SMEs in Scotland has risen by 60%, according to the national body that represents the interests of the sector. FinTech Scotland has revealed that…
Destination Edinburgh for 12 Canadian fintech firms on UK trade visit
Twelve Canadian financial technology firms are set to visit Edinburgh as part of a trade mission to the UK this week. The fintechs began their tour today with a visit…
Glasgow set to host first-ever national fintech symposium
Glasgow is set to stage the first-ever national symposium for the fintech industry in a bid to bring together UK-wide organisations to develop the sector. The ‘FinTech National Network Symposium’…
Fintech is a ‘key driver’ for Scotland’s future economy, says innovation centre boss
There are currently in excess of 100 companies based in Scotland solely dedicated to the growth of financial services through innovative applications of technology. In January 2018, there were only…
Edinburgh fintech ShareIn launches specialist payment product
Edinburgh investment software and compliance experts have launched a new specialist payment product called ShareInPay targeting platforms holding ISA money. ShareIn operates investment platforms for companies buying their proven tech…
FinTech Scotland launches consumer panel to help tackle barriers to financial inclusion
FinTech Scotland has launched a Consumer Panel to support inclusive fintech business development. It will connect consumer and citizen advocate groups into the fintech ecosystem with the emphasis on citizen financial inclusion, problem-solving and innovation. …
More than 50 events to run over three weeks in September as part of Scotland’s second annual ‘FinTech Festival’
More than 50 events will run over three weeks in September as part of Scotland’s second annual ‘FinTech Festival’. A range of events – from conferences, meet-ups, networking and social…
Edinburgh fintech secures £1.75m to double in size within six months
A new business that provides corporate financiers with ‘fully verifiable data’ on private company valuations is set to double in size over the next six months, having secured new investment….
Tech Nation launches second mentorship programme for seed or Series A funded fintechs
Tech Nation – the government-established agency supporting the development of the technology economy – has launched its second annual mentorship programme aimed at fintech companies. Following the success of 2018’s…
Scotland’s fintech sector ‘exceeds 100 innovative enterprises’
The fintech sector in Scotland has grown to more than one hundred “innovative firms focused on reinventing financial services through new technology and data”. It continues the momentum from the…
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