Unlocking the key to successful fintech collaboration
We are in the midst of an exciting technology revolution – fintech offers the chance to develop innovative solutions to help people manage their money, increase access to financial products…
Scottish fintech appoints senior industry talent to team
A Scottish software firm has today announced a raft of key design and engineering appointments from some of the world’s leading technology companies. Hot on the heels of its recent…
Banking on the future – the cluster effect propelling fintechs to success
It was all in the alliteration – cooperation, clusters and confidence. The exhilaration evident among the 165 delegates at the recent ‘Accelerating FinTech across the UK’ conference at Glasgow’s University of Strathclyde…
Glasgow event brings UK fintech ‘national network’ together
Business leaders gathered in Glasgow yesterday for the first major conference dedicated to stimulating growth of the financial technology – or fintech – industry across the UK. Hosted by FinTech…
Scotland’s fintech boom: 50% surge in financial tech firms during Covid
Scotland’s fintech industry has undergone a period of rapid growth during the pandemic, with the number of financial technology firms surging by 50 per cent since Covid struck. FinTech Scotland’s…
‘Scotland, your capital is at risk’: Fintech campaign highlights crypto dangers
A fintech’s new advertising campaign aims to help Scots that are new to crypto understand the risks and rewards in investing, with the slogan: “Scotland, your capital is at risk”….
Perthshire fintech launches digital gifting product to help Scots ‘love local’
A Perthshire-based fintech firm has launched a “first of its kind” digital gifting product for towns and cities to encourage Scots to ‘love local’. Miconex‘s virtual gift card, which has been…
UK fintech rockets to £24 billion valuation after fundraising round
A UK digital banking app is worth £24 billion after its latest funding round – making it the nation’s most valuable private tech startup ever. London-headquartered Revolut, which has more…
UK fintech rockets to £24 billion valuation after fundraising round
A UK digital banking app is worth £24 billion after its latest funding round – making it the nation’s most valuable private tech startup ever. London-headquartered Revolut, which has more…
Edinburgh fintech firm seals multimillion-pound investment to launch ‘groundbreaking’ AI tool
An Edinburgh financial technology company has secured an investment of £1.1 million to launch a “groundbreaking” artificial intelligence (AI) platform for speech analytics in business. Aveni Detect uses the latest…
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Why innovation and marketing are the perfect partners to make changes that matter
With the rapid evolution of traditional marketing and the appearance of digital marketing, technology and innovation has become part of any marketer’s life without the need of working for a…
Transitioning to a four-day week – CEO’s vow to strike a healthier balance in the workplace
I came to Scotland nearly 20 years ago from Ireland, with no contacts but a lot of determination. While Ireland will always be my home, Scotland has given me amazing…
Women Lead: The female-led company championing intuitive working
Over the last two years, the pandemic forced a shift to more remote and flexible working practices. Whilst we might be seeing a “return to normal”, some companies are choosing…
Women Lead: My passion for young people to consider a career in digital
Twenty years ago, I stumbled across my career in digital marketing almost by accident. It was during my honours degree in marketing at Glasgow Caledonian University. I was on work…
Women Lead: Inclusive Silicon Valley cohort gives hope to entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
Things are happening on the Scottish tech scene. Big and small initiatives are creating a fantastic ripple effect on the sector, bottom up and top down, thanks to the recommendations…
Women Lead: The story of an entrepreneurial scientist
I first arrived in Scotland over 20 years ago. I had £75 in my wallet and a scholarship offer to do a PhD at the University of Edinburgh. Sometimes I…
Please mind the gap… or healthcare may fall
Imagine sharing a lengthy train journey with others. From beginning to end, imagine how often you might hear ‘mind the gap’ messages about embarking and disembarking safely. Picture how navigating…
Women Lead: My journey from Dragons’ Den to Silicon Valley
Following her appearance on Dragons’ Den, Sheila Hogan, serial entrepreneur, founder and chief executive of digital legacy vault, Biscuit Tin, shares her experience of her time in the Den and…