UKFin Network

📢 We still have plenty of clinic dates this Autumn! 🍂 Our next funding deadline is Tuesday 12th November 2024, at 5 pm! UKFin is offering funding clinics for all potential applicants to our funding schemes. These clinics provide an opportunity to clarify eligibility, criteria, and the remit of our funding streams before submitting an application. Please visit our website to book 🔗 https://lnkd.in/erAwrHpF

🍁 🍂 Happy Autumn Equinox, everyone! 🍁 🍂 We’re delighted to present the first speaker from our funded projects featured in the Financial Inclusion Spotlight: Dr. Reinhard A. Weisser. Reinhard Weisser is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at UWE Bristol. One of the core themes of his interdisciplinary research agenda is the nexus of human well-being and decision-making processes. Spatial and near-real-time analyses are another focus of his research because as insightful knowledge in hindsight can be, understanding in the here and now could be game-changing. For more information on his UKFin funded project “The Impact of FinTech Apps on Consumer Wellbeing” please visit: https://lnkd.in/e9jzZPyU 📅 Save the Date: Wednesday, 20th November 2024 Join us as we conclude our spotlight on financial inclusion, launch our new research agenda, and introduce our next spotlight on game-changing technologies. What to Expect: 🗣 Inspiring Keynotes: Hear from experts on financial inclusion and game changing technology. 💡 Project Insights: Discover more about UKFin funded projects. 🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with academic researchers and industry leaders. 📄 Agenda Shaping: Help shape the future of the UKFin research agenda. Don’t miss out! Sign up for the event and get a sneak peek at our lineup of speakers by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/e3Dntmsy #FinancialInclusion #UKFin #FinTech #ConsumerWellbeing #ResearchSpotlight #GameChangingTech #Economics #UWEBristol #NetworkingEvent #InspiringKeynotes #ProjectInsights #AcademicResearch #IndustryLeaders

We are pleased to announce the completion of another Agile project! Congratulations to Dr Endrit Kromidha and Dr Vitor Jesus for completing their project titled: Fintech entrepreneurship and innovation in online black markets 👏 Endrit has sent us a short video detailing his project, results and how collaborating with industry helped his research. 📹 You can find the video on our YouTube channel here: https://lnkd.in/gaCbANaQ For more information on the project, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gFmRT4xK #Agile #Fintech #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Research #OnlineMarkets #BlackMarkets #IndustryCollaboration #ProjectCompletion #AcademicResearch

🌟Good news everyone! We’re thrilled to announce our second keynote speaker for the UKFin Research Showcase: Carsten Maple. Carsten Maple is Professor of Cyber Systems Engineering in WMG, University of Warwick where he is the Principal Investigator of the NCSC-EPSRC Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research. He is also a Professor and Fellow of The Alan Turing Institute, the National Institute for Data Science and AI in the UK, where he is a principal investigator on a $9 million project developing trustworthy digital infrastructure and co-investigator on the £13M Framework for Responsible AI in Finance project. Carsten is a co-investigator of the PETRAS National Centre of Excellence for IoT Systems Cybersecurity and the Research Innovation Director at EDGE-AI, the National Edge Artificial Intelligence Hub. Carsten has an international research reputation, having published over 450 peer-reviewed papers has been widely reported through the national and international media. He has given evidence to government committees on a variety of issues concerning safety, security, privacy and identity. 📅 Save the Date: Wednesday, 20th November 2024 Join us as we conclude our spotlight on financial inclusion, launch our new research agenda, and introduce our next spotlight on game-changing technologies. What to Expect: 🗣 Inspiring Keynotes: Hear from experts on financial inclusion and game changing technology. 💡 Project Insights: Discover more about UKFin funded projects. 🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with academic researchers and industry leaders. 📄 Agenda Shaping: Help shape the future of the UKFin research agenda. Don’t miss out! Sign up for the event and get a sneak peek at our lineup of speakers by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/e3Dntmsy

Just one week to go until the upcoming online edition of our Birmingham Business Club, where we’ll delve into #FinancialInclusion in the West Midlands. Ensuring that financial services are equally accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or income, is a issue that demands innovative solutions. We’ll discuss the challenges, the impact of new technologies, and how bridging the gap between research and industry through initiatives like UKFin Network can drive real change. Our speakers: ➡ Rachael Magowan, Chief Technology Officer, Moneyline ➡ Professor Karen Elliott, Chair and Professor of Practice in Finance and Fintech, University of Birmingham ➡ Hilary Smyth-Allen, Executive Lead, SuperTech WM   🗓 Date and time: Wednesday 18 September, 09:00 – 10:00 💻 Venue: Online – Zoom link to be circulated ahead of the event Don’t miss out on this insightful event, register here: https://lnkd.in/ekhzUHqA    #Fintech #BusinessClub #Finance #Innovation #Research #Industry #WestMidlands

I'm happy to share that I will be speaking at the Deafblind UK 2024 Conference on October 3rd! My talk will be focused on "Understanding Online Banking Practices Amongst Deafblind People: Challenges and Opportunities". These late-breaking insights are part of our upcoming UKFin Network project on co-creating inclusive financial technologies with disabled communities. https://lnkd.in/dDwZDg24

Happy Monday, everyone! 🌟 We’re excited to kick off the week with some good news! We’re happy to announce the first of our keynote speakers for the UKFin Research Showcase: Lauren Langton. Lauren is Head of Advocacy at incuto, a Yorkshire based company that provides a multisided platform for credit unions, community banks and CDFI’s.  By improving the infrastructure of these “responsible lenders”, incuto directly contributes to the impact they have on their members, presenting them as credible alternatives to high interest lenders, including loan sharks. Lauren’s previous role was as CEO of Northumberland Community Bank (NCB), created in 2017 after the successful merger of 2 credit unions. During her tenure, Lauren led the digital transformation of NCB, using incuto’s developing range of products and services. Prior to working in community banking, Lauren had over 30 years’ experience working for Yorkshire & Clydesdale Banks, fulfilling various roles in a wide range of areas such as private banking, lending, compliance and marketing. She is now dedicated to changing the affordable lending sector to enable it to play a more prominent part in the UK’s financial services sector. 📅 Save the Date: Wednesday, 20th November 2024 Join us as we conclude our spotlight on financial inclusion, launch our new research agenda, and introduce our next spotlight on game-changing technologies. What to Expect: 🗣 Inspiring Keynotes: Hear from experts on financial inclusion and game changing technology. 💡 Project Insights: Discover more about UKFin funded projects. 🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with academic researchers and industry leaders. 📄 Agenda Shaping: Help shape the future of the UKFin research agenda. Don’t miss out! Sign up for the event and get a sneak peek at our lineup of speakers by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/e3Dntmsy

Join our online information session to learn more about the Innovation Leadership Programme!    🗓️ Date: Thursday 12th September  🕙 Time: 10:00-10:45  📍 Location: Online  👉 Sign Up: https://bit.ly/3z5iAl2    What to Expect:  Insights into the programme’s structure and benefits  A guide on who should apply  Q&A session to address all your queries        🔍 About the Innovation Leadership Programme:  This eight-month immersive course is designed for high-potential finance professionals, focused on developing skills for leading innovation and growth. Sessions will be led by industry and academic experts, delivering cutting-edge research and practical insights tailored for the financial sector. Participants will also benefit from networking opportunities, peer learning, and comprehensive support including travel, accommodation and group dining.     Apply to gain the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in an era of rapid innovation.    🔗 Download the Programme Brochure: https://bit.ly/4fvR6W5    🎯 Who is for? Current or emerging leader in the UK financial services sector  ⚠️ When is the deadline? 19th September, 09:00  👉 Apply Now: https://bit.ly/4dT6Kcz      Don't miss this opportunity to drive innovation and lead with impact! 🌟      #FinanceLeadership #Innovation #LeadershipDevelopment 

We are pleased to announce the completion of our first Pilot project! Congratulations to Dr Abhirup Ghosh, Dr Shuo Wang and Dr Han Wu 👏 The project was titled: UnFed: Selective Forgetting in Federated Financial Applications Abhirup has sent us a short video detailing his project, results and how collaborating with industry helped his research. 📹 You can find the video on our YouTube channel here: https://lnkd.in/eUBkEkSa For more information on the project please visit: https://lnkd.in/eV8Dp-jN

In less than two weeks, we’ll be co-hosting the ‘Spotlight on Financial Inclusion with UKFin ’ event in collaboration with the Birmingham Business Club. There is still time to sign up!