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Chris Sier Talks FinTech

Dr. Chris Sier is the FinTech Envoy for the North. Appointed by the government to act as a conduit between central government and the north of England, Chris supports policy implementation and facilitates the flow of information, specifically communicating the needs and progression of the northern FinTech community to the Treasury and vice versa. As […]...

3/31

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FinTech and Banks: Competition or Collaboration?

Ever since the beginnings of FinTech and the boom that followed the 2008 financial crisis, newly-founded financial technology companies and initiatives have posed competition to the more traditional financial institutions. Many of the new FinTech enterprises came about as a direct result of people’s inability to access funds or resources through more traditional methods, such […]...

3/28

Two New Speakers Confirmed for FinTech North

This year’s FinTech North is approaching – there are now just four weeks to go until the second edition of the annual event which brings together high-profile professionals who are experts in the industry. We are excited to announce two more confirmed speakers joining the day’s action-packed agenda: Karoli Hindriks and Stephen Kennedy. Estonian digital […]...

3/28

FinTech North Networking Drinks

In addition to the upcoming main FinTech North event that will take place at aql in Leeds on Wednesday, 26th April, we’re delighted to announce that we will be holding a FinTech North Networking Drinks Event the week before, on Wednesday, 19th April. This gathering will take place at White Cloth Gallery on Aire Street […]...

3/28

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The North of England: A FinTech Hub

“FinTech” became part of our vocabulary fairly recently – it was only incorporated into the Oxford English Dictionary a couple of years ago. The UK has made a name for itself as a forerunner in this new, developing industry, and has set various precedents that other nations across the globe are recognising and emulating. In […]...

3/21

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FinTech Academy to be Held in South Africa

The first FinTech Academy Africa will take place in Johannesburg on April 24-25 this year. A collaboration between FinTech Circle and Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative, the academy is designed to offer participants a deeper understanding of best FinTech practices. The two-day event is the first of its kind in Africa; its launch reflects the growing […]...

3/21

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Statue of Liberty: A Crowdfunding Queen

We tend to think that crowdfunding is a relatively new invention; something that has come about as a result of the world wide web and the communication and connection possibilities it has offered us. That’s not strictly true; there are some very, very old instances of crowdfunding that many of us don’t associate with the […]...

3/20

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Crowdfunding and its Early Existence

Crowdfunding actually came about – was kickstarted, if you like – a long time ago. Way back in the 1700s, some of the earliest instances of crowdfunding were set in motion. These experiences were far removed from today’s instantaneous, online funding projects, but did have some elements in common with its modern-day counterparts. In a […]...

3/17

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FinTech North Announces VocaLink Sponsorship

Payments industry giant VocaLink has been confirmed as the latest sponsor of FinTech North, the one-day conference taking place in Leeds on 26th April as part of the city’s Digital Festival. Organised by Whitecap Consulting, White Label Crowdfunding, and FiNexus, the event, which will take place at aql’s Salem Chapel data centre, has attracted speakers […]...