‘We are (fintech) family’
How the sector is shaping financial innovation through UK-wide fintech collaboration ‘The whole is bigger than the sum of the parts’ is a phrase which captures the essence and ethos…
‘If you forget the consumer, what is the point of doing all this?’
The CEO of the newly-established Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology says it’s a matter of ”open banking, not open season” For Ezechi Britton, financial services innovation in the UK…
Driving force for collaboration at the fintech frontier
FinTech Scotland’s CEO Nicola Anderson has translated her leadership role at the regulator to establish the future of compliance in the UK and across the globe. “Sometimes you have to…
How the West Midlands is drawing inspiration from Scotland
With focus on growth in the fintech sector outside of London, regions are building on traditional strengths with tech superclusters SuperTech was formed three years ago to focus on growing…
Supporting companies at every level to help fuel growth
NatWest Group was delighted to host the UK Fintech Symposium at Royal Bank of Scotland’s home in Edinburgh for the second year running. Bringing together such an eclectic and exciting…
Accountability for accuracy in AI models
The use of artificial intelligence has progressed rapidly in the financial services sector with firms using AI via chatbots, fraud detection systems and generative AI tools. The regulation of AI…
Amplifying economic growth: A revolution in collaborative innovation
In the fast-paced world of fintech, success relies on two key elements: growth and innovation. Data, the driving force behind innovation, plays a crucial role in shaping new products, enhancing…
Two fintechs awarded £50,000 each after winning ‘synthetic data’ innovation challenge
Two fintech companies have each been awarded £50,000 after winning a ‘synthetic data’ innovation challenge. Xpand and Skwile Ltd took home the prize after working on novel datasets to help strengthen…
New innovation lab in Glasgow will boost UK financial tech regulation
A new innovation lab in Glasgow is set to boost the UK’s financial technology – or ‘fintech’ – industry’s approach to regulation. The Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) will be…
New partnership for Scotland’s first bank ‘solely dedicated to small and medium sized businesses’
A new partnership has been struck for Scotland’s first bank ‘solely dedicated to small and medium sized businesses’. Alba Bank, founded by Scottish entrepreneur Jim McColl in 2018, with its…