FinTech Scotland

Join Scottish Development International online on the discussion on #AI and the transformative in the financial sector. Our very own Strategic innovation director Trish Quinn will share her expertise on digital service delivery across the private and public sector during the event.  Join the free upcoming webinar to discover: ✅ How AI can simplify regulatory processes and boost efficiency ✅ The rising market opportunities for AI in financial services ✅ Balancing the risks and rewards of AI adoption ✅ Available support for fintechs in Scotland ✅ The Fintech Research and Innovation Roadmap 🗓 Thursday, 7 November ⏰ 3 PM London / 10 AM New York Register here: https://lnkd.in/eJiwirZU

Yesterday, the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab announced the 20 fintech companies selected to tackle the Consumer Duty challenge. Each successful candidate delivered a compelling pitch on their solution and shared their goals for the program. These fintechs bring fresh perspectives to address key consumer protection issues, aiming to drive impactful change. Over the course of the program, they will collaborate closely with experts and peers to refine their solutions. We look forward to seeing the transformative outcomes they achieve in support of consumer-centric financial services. Congratulations: Zoe Beeston from TellJO Sam Brown from Planda Jaye Hackett from Vouchsafe Kevin Hollister from Guiide Alex Somervell from Ask Silver @Cat Divers from National Support Network  Isaiah Obe, FCCA from Uni veri Ltd YAW ANTWI-DONKOR Uni veri Ltd Robert Tyrrell & Hannah Baynham from haboo money Peter Robertson & @Andy Dickson from Engage Smarter AI Alessandro S. Laura Bernal Vergara from Malted AI Jayne Sibley from Sibstar Christopher Ansara from docStribute®️ Luke Arnold & Carol Arnold from Hope 4U Caroline Steel from Profylr Limited @Caroline Walton - Executive Leader & Grant McGlynn from Inicio AI Luke Hope from MyArk  Adrian Davies from NestEgg.ai Drey K. from Crediflow AI Anna Lane & Michael Fisher from The Wisdom Council / Citizen IQ #FRIL #innovation #financialregualtion #cosumerduty

FinTech Scotland goes to Asia! Nicola Anderson travelS over 6,000 miles representing FinTech Scotland to attend the Singapore FinTech Festival joining the chat on fintech innovation and the ecosystem! The festival is held from November 5 to the November 8th with insightful activities and workshops to shape policy, technology and financial services roadmaps to guide industry direction. FinTechNZ, FinTech Australia, Fintech Association of Japan, techUK Department for Business and Trade, Roisin Perry, The University of Edinburgh, Scottish Enterprise, Glasgow City Region, and Innovate UK #fintech #SingaporeFinTechFestival #international #AI #RegTech #innovation

The Financial Regulation Innovation Lab innovation Consumer Duty Innovation challenge - "Maximising Outcomes for All" day in collaboration with University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde and SuperTech WM has kicked off. The day brought great collaboration and brilliant insight and the opportunity to learn collectively push for great outcomes for all. Hosted at University of Strathclyde Technology Innovation Centre, showcased the the industry partners and the 20 successful fintechs, Ask Silver Crediflow AI docStribute®️ Engage Smarter AI Guiide haboo money Hope 4U Inicio AI Malted AI MyArk National Support Network NestEgg.ai Planda Profylr Sibstar TellJO The Wisdom Council / Citizen IQ truzy & Uni Veri Vouchsafe Thank you to our Case Studies partners, Advance Credit Union Ltd Barclays UK BNP Paribas Personal Finance Castlemilk Credit Union Coventry and Warwickshire Reinvestment Trust (CWRT) Dudley Building Society Equifax Lloyds Banking Group Moneyline NatWest PwC Secure Trust Bank Tesco Bank TSB Bank Read more about the 20 successful fintechs, here: https://lnkd.in/e7cvrfCB #collaboration #consumerduty #FRIL

The Financial Conduct Authority innovation service expo day showcased 14 FinTech solutions that have been engaging with the FCAs innovation services across WealthTech, RegTech and Data Enablement. It was a huge success to see FinTech Scotland winners including Verifoxx presenting their privacy-first approach for data enablement. Looking forward to the future roadmap for the Digital Sandbox and broader innovation services, including an expansion of data available on the platform over the coming year Fintech brochure linked here - https://lnkd.in/dRXjHADK #fcainnovationsexpo #fintech #ai #collaboration

FinTech Scotland Chairman and Co-Founder Stephen Ingledew OBE was featured on STV Group plc yesterday in support of the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce call to action to unify the efforts across government and stakeholders towards a prosperous and inclusive future. From the great words from Stephen himself, "We have the players on the pitch, we definitely have the skills and we definitely have the ambition to want to win" Watch the full exclusive : https://lnkd.in/e5yUssRi

Congratulations to our esteemed Chairman and founder, Stephen Ingledew OBE, on receiving an honorary doctorate from Edinburgh Napier University yesterday. This recognition celebrates Stephen's outstanding contributions as a visionary leader in the financial technology industry and his commitment to innovation and growth. His dedication continues to inspire our team and the broader fintech community. Join us in celebrating his achievements and read his statement on this honor here: https://lnkd.in/eM9V7rmg #shapingthefuture #leadership #inspiration #fintech

Insightful event with the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce as they led a Call to action to unify efforts across government and stakeholders, with plans for an Economic Leadership Forum and measurable goals to track Edinburgh’s progress toward a prosperous and inclusive future. Leaders across sectors—including tech, health, finance, and creative industries—discussed Edinburgh’s strengths and opportunities for growth. Highlights included a focus on upskilling, scaling innovation in health and data, and creating a unified narrative to showcase Edinburgh’s investment potential. Read more about the industry progress here, https://lnkd.in/dyMWjbBa Liz McAreavey Jeremy Grant Martin Boyle Julie Anne Jacko, Ph.D. David Richardson Jamie Brogan Sukanlaya Sawang Robert Martin Terry Hogg John Scott Gordon Robertson Jarmo Eskelinen Audrey Cumberford MBE FRSE Daniel Johnson Cammy Day Lezley Marion Cameron Martyn Cook #Edinburgh #EconomicGrowth #DrivingGrowth #Invest2035

Delighted to be in Northern Ireland for the Invest Northern Ireland Cluster Acceleration Conference, supporting the launch of their new Cluster Acceleration Programme. This conference highlights the powerful role clusters play in economic growth, bringing together organisations to share insights, foster innovation, and open new pathways for future success. Our very own CEO, Nicola Anderson shared the FinTech Scotland journey and heard from others across Europe on how clusters are accelerating economic growth. At FinTech Scotland, we know that strong cluster leadership and focused partnerships drive industry growth and shape the future of finance. As our cluster continues to grow, propelled by collaboration focused on innovation, we look forward to working with Northern Ireland SMEs as part of this programme to strengthen UK-wide cluster development and accelerate the competitiveness of fintech across the UK. Linda Jamison Steve Harper Scottish Enterprise, Alison Munro, Suresh Kumar Colin Cook Stephen Ingledew OBE #cluster #collboration #fintech #NIfintech

In highlight of the FinTech Scotland cluster, we want to congratulate to international consulting firm, Talan on their partnership with Low Carbon Contracts Company LCC and Critical Software to develop a first of its kind Head End and Certification System (HECS). The cutting-edge system is set to transform data collection from LCCC counterparties, paving the way for future projects like Hydrogen (H2) and Carbon Capture, Usage, and Storage (CCUS). It also advances data collection for Contracts for Difference (CfD) and the Capacity Market (CM). More information on their success here,  https://lnkd.in/e-uur6RH