Dr Xiang Li, Senior Lecturer in Management and Professional Development at University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School wrote an informative article on the Financial Innovation Regulation Labs vital role on Skills Development in the financial sector and what we can do to get involved and how it is driving innovation through short courses and micro credentials, helping professionals up skill and re skill in a rapidly changing landscape. https://lnkd.in/e5hni5Bq
FinTech Scotland
Financial Services
Edinburgh, Scotland 13,869 followers
Making a better world for all through financial innovation, collaboration and inclusion
About us
FinTech Scotland is an independent not for profit cluster body jointly established with the financial services sector, universities and Scottish Enterprise to ensure that Scotland seizes the FinTech opportunities and achieves positive economic and social outcomes by encouraging financial innovation, collaboration and inclusion as part of the broader digital economy objectives. The organisation acts as a strategic enabler and cluster management body focused on leveraging the potential economic (i.e. productivity, innovation, business creation, employment) and social (i.e. financial inclusion, well-being and accessibility) benefits arising from becoming a leading global centre focused on Fintech innovation. FinTech Scotland’s objectives are to develop an innovative community of FinTech firms, generate impactful collaborations between firms of all sizes and foster an inclusive cluster which is UK and globally recognised and connected. FinTech Scotland was founded in January 2018 as a joint initiative by University of Edinburgh, Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC and Scottish Enterprise. The organisation is now supported by a broad range of global financial services, technology and professional services firms as well as major universities, the Financial Conduct Authority and Scottish Enterprise. In 2019, FinTech Scotland was one the founding bodies along with FinTech North and Innovate Finance of the UK FinTech National Network which drives collaborative fintech innovation and development across all UK regions. In August 2022, FinTech Scotland was formally recognised for the development for the Fintech cluster and accredited with the silver label for Cluster Management Excellence by the European Secretariat for Cluster Analysis (ESCA). In 2022, Fintech Scotland published the UK’s first Research and Innovation Roadmap as well as hosting the UK FinTech Symposium bringing togther the broader innovation ecosystem to foster collaboration.
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http://www.fintechscotland.com
External link for FinTech Scotland
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 1 employee
- Headquarters
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2017
- Specialties
- FinTech
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13-15 South College Street
Edinburgh, Scotland EH8 9AA, GB
Employees at FinTech Scotland
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Part of our Scaling up day at the Fintech Scotland Festival, Evelyn Partners will be hosting a networking drinks and panel discussion, joined by Scottish #fintechs Amiqus and Aveni, sharing experience of raining investment and growing their business with British Business Bank, Puma Private Equity and Scottish Enterprise feeding in perspectives from broader eco-system. Callum Murray, Founder, Amiqus Jamie Hunter, COO and Co-Founder of Aveni Ben Leslie, Puma Private Equity Barry McCulloch, British Business Bank Kerry Sharp – Director, Entrepreneurship & Investment, Scottish Enterprise Alison Fitzsimons – Director, Entrepreneurs, Evelyn Partners https://lnkd.in/ezmAR2q8
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Do you want to work for a company revolutionising ESG data? ESG360° is hiring for a Senior ESG role. The Senior Director of ESG leads client engagements, develops ESG strategies, and provides guidance on sustainability, risk, and governance to support business growth. https://lnkd.in/e8NWDQKm Contact Anj Chadha 安-杰 for more information.
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Scottish #fintech MoneyMatiX: Inclusive Financial Education, is committed to supporting underrepresented people and others who don't know how to manage money. They are hosting a Youth Money boot camp at University of Edinburgh Business School. The Edinburgh Youth Money Camp, taking place from September 27-29, 2024, at the University of Edinburgh Business School, is a three-day event focused on equipping young people with essential financial skills. Participants will engage in workshops covering topics like #budgeting and #entrepreneurship, and the camp will conclude with a ‘Pitch Party’, where they can present what they've learnt. This event offers a hands-on learning experience that will prepare participants for real-world financial challenges. Camp Dates: - 27 September 2024: 14:00 - 19:30 - 28 September 2024: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm - 29 September 2024: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Interested in becoming a mentor? Email, [email protected] https://lnkd.in/eYAyYFU4
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Fintech Scotland Festival's has added Fringe Events on its website. A platform for innovation and creativity, featuring workshops, networking sessions, and in-depth panel discussions. International law firm - Fintech Cluster, Addleshaw Goddard will host an event: From Chaos to Continuity. 2 October - 8:30am. The event will include a breakfast roundtable led by AG, focusing on the regulatory landscape, cloud navigation, and legal insights from the recent Crowdstrike outage. https://lnkd.in/ezmAR2q8
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Our Friend, FinTech North, at fintech national network in partnership with Rise, created by Barclays, University of York, Squire Patton Boggs, and Barclays Eagle Labs, has announce the Northern FinTech Summit on October 10th and 11th at the historic Guildhall York. This two-day gathering marks a significant milestone in bringing together the entire Northern FinTech community under one roof. Tickets are limited due to venue capacity! https://lnkd.in/emUK35hv #FinTechNorth #Innovation #Networking
The Northern FinTech Summit - FinTech North
https://www.fintechnorth.uk
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The agenda for The Payment Innovation Day at the 7th Annual Fintech Scotland Festival is now live on our website! Hosted by Edinburgh Napier University, explore the latest trends in payment, including DLT, digital trust, digital identity and much more. Industry experts will discuss how these innovations are shaping a secure, efficient, and inclusive future for digital payments. Join us to hear from Tesco Bank - Zumo - EY - @Phoneix - The University of Edinburgh - University of Glasgow - Greengage - Scottish Enterprise - Prosper Jacqueline Quinn - Partner at EY/Banking &Payments Technology Consulting, Jake Bailey - Head Innovation & Loyalty at Tesco Bank, Prof. Prof Bill Buchanan OBE FRSE - OBE FRSE, Aggelos Kiayias- FRSE, Chair in cyber security and privacy at the university of Edinburgh, Prof Muhammad Ali Imran, FIEEE, FRSE, FRSA, FIET, FEAI, SFHEA, CEng. - Prof of communication systems/dean transnational engineering education, Sarah Forbes - Digital Economy Specialist, Tim Šabanov - CTO at Zumo, @Lei Zhang - Prof. of trustworthy systems at University of Glasgow, Sean Kiernan - CEO at Greengae, Dia Banerji - Head of direct to consumer Proposition at standard Life Assurance. https://lnkd.in/eknJcFCs #FinTechScotland #DigitalPayments #Innovation #DLT #Finance #FutureOfPayments
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Digit.FYI has announced their 2024 finalists for the Scottish Financial Technology Awards, which will take place on the first day of the FinTech Scotland Festival. Congratulations to the finalists: Lloyds Banking Group - GoCodeGreen | B Corp™ - Scottish Widows - Appointedd - Miconex/ - GiftRound - Atto - Inicio AI - Level E Research - Predictiva - loveelectric - Redeem Technologies - Renti Rewards - Gigged.AI - First Carbon Investments - Snugg - loveelectric - Zumo - Ionburst - Appointedd - Soar - Citizens Advice Scotland - JP Jenkins - NatWest - Simple Financial Planning - TSB Bank - Stellar Omada - Scott Logic - InfinitX - @Approov Limited - @Forrit Technology Limited - BR-DGE - LendingCrowd - @Aveni.ai - AutoRek - Predictiva - Encompass Corporation - RegHub - ALMIS International - TrueDeploy - HAELO - MoneyMatiX: Inclusive Financial Education - @Inicio AI - Lightning Reach - @Grand Bequest https://lnkd.in/ersmQsdT
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Design Informatics, University of Edinburgh & Nile are hosting a free event on current uses of #AI as part of the No harm done series. Speakers from diverse fields will share real world examples of AI is empowering positive change through financial data, and impacting everyday life in cities. Everyone welcomed - No AI experience needed. Edinburgh Futures Institute Wednesday, September 18 4 - 6:30pm GMT 1 https://lnkd.in/e4kb9UCb
No Harm Done: AI and Place
eventbrite.co.uk
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Congratulations to Scottish #fintech Level E Research on being a recipient for the satellite data pilot projects funded by the UK Government. Level E Research develops AI-driven solutions that help organisations make better data - informed decisions and with the funding will be able to the refine its models, ensuring that the solutions developed are both practical and scalable. Well done to Dr. Sonia Schulenburgand all the team at Level E Research! https://lnkd.in/eW3F4CXa
Scottish Fintech Level E Research Leads the Charge in Satellite Data Innovation
https://www.fintechscotland.com