Fintech Scotland

Scotland's burgeoning financial technology (fintech) sector is set to take centre stage at Europe's largest fintech conference, Money 20/20. Ten scaling Scottish fintech small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will present their innovative solutions as they explore opportunities for international

The Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL), operating from Glasgow City Region, is making significant strides in responsible financial innovation as a key component of the UK government's Innovation Accelerator (IA) programme. Led by FinTech Scotland in partnership with the Universities of Strat

Five fintech firms have each been awarded £50,000 to propel developments that support financial inclusion, accelerate financial resilience and deepen consumer engagement in financial services. FinTech Scotland, in partnership with the University of Strathclyde and University of Glasgow, announ

ESG360°, a sustainability-focused fintech firm headquartered in London, has revealed plans to expand its Glasgow office after securing a £1 million grant from Scottish Enterprise (SE). The company, which provides businesses with the tools and insights needed to navigate the complexities of

Leading experts in technology and finance have joined together to launch a new Scottish Centre of Excellence for digital trust – which will aim to make the digital world safer and more resilient. Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) will host the Scottish Centre of Excellence in Digital Trust and

The FinTech Scotland Cluster has recorded an 8% year-on-year employment growth during 2024 bringing the total number of people working in fintech to over 11,300. The continued economic contribution by the cluster comes as Fintech Scotland reaches its seventh anniversary since formation.

Financial firms, telecommunications and tech leaders have launched a collaborative programme in International Fraud Awareness Week to tackle financial crime across the UK.

The statistics in Scotland’s fintech sector are impressive. The industry has only realised its significant potential since the 2010s with the advent of mobile technology, cloud computing and the big data revolution – but is now a part of our lives through daily engagement with open banki

The leader of Scotland’s financial technology industry organisation has been recognised by Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) for his role in shaping the banking and financial services sector. Stephen Ingledew was presented with an honorary doctorate at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh during a grad

FinTech Scotland has announced the winners of the "Shaping the Future of ESG in Financial Services" innovation call. This initiative, launched in June 2024 as part of the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde and the University of Glasgow, aim

FinTech Scotland, in collaboration with SuperTech (West Midlands) and eight industry organisations, has announced the launch of a new innovation challenge aimed at enhancing consumer outcomes with technology and data. Industry collaborators NatWest, Lloyds Banking Group, Equifax, PwC, Barclays, Tesc

Scotland’s FinTech Cluster celebrated the official opening of the Fintech Ward in the heart of the newly opened Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI), with an event that also marked the launch of the much-anticipated FinTech Scotland Festival 2024. FinTech continues to grow in Scotland with 235 fi

BlackRock, the global investment manager, has announced it is joining FinTech Scotland, the cluster management organisation for the fintech sector in Scotland. The announcement comes as BlackRock continues to develop local knowledge and talent as it expands in Scotland.

FinTech Scotland has announced the launch of the 7th Annual FinTech Scotland Festival, running from 25 September 25 to 4 October 2024. This year's festival promises to bring together the dynamic and collaborative Scottish fintech community, showcasing its growth, innovation, and energy. Attendees wi

Six fintech companies have been shortlisted in the final round of the Smart Data Foundry and FinTech Scotland UK Fintech Challenge, each receiving £5,000 with the chance to win a further £45,000. Legado Technologies, Legal-Pythia, Planda AI, Data Pal, Doqit Technologies and Inicio AI bea