4th April 2017
Chris Sier Explains FiNexus
Dr. Chris Sier recently spoke to Julia Mariasova from Shortlisted Productions in a filmed interview. The London-based film company have covered topics that include open banking and scalable capital, and their YouTube channel also features a two-part programme titled Demystifying FinTech. Dr. Chris Sier is the FinTech Envoy for the North and Director of … Continued
3rd April 2017
Press Release: Nesta to bring £5m ‘Open Up Challenge’ prize to Leeds
London, 23 March 2017 – FinTech North and Nesta, the innovation foundation, have announced that the recently launched ‘Open Up Challenge’ for FinTech entrepreneurs will be showcased during Leeds Digital Festival on 26th April 2017. In February, Nesta launched the Open Up Challenge, a new £5m prize fund to inspire the creation of next-generation … Continued
29th March 2017
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 … Continued
24th March 2017
FinTech North Speakers to Tackle Issues of Skills and Customers
Two further speakers have been announced for the FinTech North conference, taking place in Leeds on 26th April as part of Leeds Digital Festival. Estonian digital skills entrepreneur, the founder and CEO of Jobbatical Karoli Hindriks and Harrogate big data innovator Stephen Kennedy join the line-up for the sell-out event at aql’s Salem Chapel … Continued
23rd March 2017
FinTech North Networking Drinks – sponsored by BJSS
We are delighted to announce we will be hosting a FinTech North Networking Drinks event on Wednesday 19th April at White Cloth Gallery, Leeds. Sponsored by BJSS – the award winning Leeds-based IT consultancy – this event takes place one week before the sell-out FinTech North conference which will be hosted at aql’s iconic … Continued
16th March 2017
VocaLink Announced as Sponsor for FinTech North
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 … Continued
14th March 2017
Manchester Metropolitan University to Sponsor FinTech North
Manchester Metropolitan University has been announced as a sponsor for FinTech North, the one-day conference set to take place in Leeds on 26thApril 2017. One of the five biggest universities in the UK by enrolment numbers, Manchester Metropolitan University has well-developed business and computing departments and is aiming to develop ways of integrating financial … Continued
13th March 2017
Discover Nesta’s £5m “Open Up Challenge” in Leeds
In the run up to the FinTech North conference, where Nesta will be joining a discussion on open banking, a ‘Discovery’ event has been planned in Leeds (29th March, 1 Aire Street). FinTech and other data technology start-ups can attend to learn more about the open banking opportunity and how to apply to the challenge. … Continued
3rd March 2017
BJSS Talks to FinTech North
We spoke to Richard Meirion-Williams, Head of Financial Services at BJSS, about the company, the importance of education and the future of FinTech. Last week, we announced that IT consultancy company BJSS would be sponsoring FinTech North 2017. The event, which will take place on Wednesday, April 26th at AQL, Salem Church, will see … Continued
2nd March 2017
Computershare Announced as Sponsor for FinTech North
We are proud to announce Computershare as a sponsor of this year’s showcase technology event – FinTech North. Computershare, the global financial administration company, has been announced as a sponsor of FinTech North, the one day showcase conference that will take place on 26th April during Leeds Digital Festival. Represented in over 21 countries with 90 … Continued
1st March 2017
BJSS Sponsors FinTech North
BJSS, the award-winning, delivery-focused IT consultancy, has been confirmed as one of the headline sponsors of FinTech North. The one-day conference taking place during Leeds Digital Festival on 26th April, organised by Leeds-based Whitecap Consulting and White Label Crowdfunding. Founded in 1993, BJSS employs over 700 people with offices across the UK and the US, delivering … Continued
28th February 2017
Digital City Developer Munroe K Sponsors FinTech North
Munroe K, the leading Leeds-based property investment and development company, has been confirmed as a key sponsor of the FinTech North conference, which takes place on 26th April as part of Leeds Digital Festival. Founded in 1995 by David Aspin, Munroe K will use the FinTech North conference as a platform upon which to … Continued
27th February 2017
Canadian Tech Guru and Women in FinTech 2016 Power List Member to Speak at FinTech North
Two more high profile speakers have been announced for FinTech North. The one-day conference is set to take place during Leeds Digital Festival on 26th April, organised by Leeds-based Whitecap Consulting and White Label Crowdfunding. Laura Bailey, CEO & Co-Founder of Zerado, and Stuart Sherman, CEO of IMC, join a speaker line up that … Continued
26th February 2017
FinTech Envoy and FCA Announced as Speakers for FinTech North
The one-day tech conference, FinTech North takes place on 26th of April 2017 and we are proud to announce the FCA and the FinTech Envoy for the North as speakers. It is our pleasure to confirm Fintech North will be chaired by Dr Chris Sier who was announced in the HM Treasury autumn statement 2016 … Continued
4th June 1999
FinTech North and global credit reporting agency Transunion to work in partnership, shaping content at Leeds Conference and Open Banking event in late 2023
FinTech North is delighted to announce that global credit reporting agency, Transunion, have come on board as Partner and will take a lead on the content at both, our hotly anticipated Leeds Conference and an Open Banking event planned for later this year. The partnership builds on a strong collaborative base built between FinTech North … Continued
18th May 1999
The Payments Association to host networking event for payments community, PA@TheCity, in Manchester, June 13th!
Our Community Survey 2023 revealed an urge for FinTech North to host more networking drinks or social events. Following this finding, we debuted our ‘FinTech Socials’ series in Manchester, last month. This went down really well; laying claim to over 50 delegates, who mingled and networked over pizza and drinks! With that being said – … Continued
17th March 1999
FinTech North and Lloyds Banking Group conclude Dragon’s Den style pitching competitions for regional FinTechs, awarding £50,000 to prize winners
From November 2022 to April 2023, FinTech North hosted a series of Dragon’s Den style pitching competitions in partnership with UK retail banking giant, Lloyds Banking Group, as part of a wider internal initiative. The pitching workshops were opened up to regional FinTechs whose propositions impact people, planet and purpose. In total, 30 FinTechs were … Continued
