News

We look at what's going on in the world of FinTech

Financial Inclusion and Education Hub – a resource library for FinTechs, Businesses and Consumers alike

26th June 1999

Financial Inclusion and Education Hub – a resource library for FinTechs, Businesses and Consumers alike

In April of this year, FinTech North created a new FinTech initiative for the Leeds City Region; an innovation challenge called the ‘FinTech Challenge Leeds’ which aimed to bring together the FinTech and Financial Services community to impact key societal and sector issues. The objectives of the challenge are: Building cultural rapport around ideas Creating … Continued

Find out more

FinTech North and global credit reporting agency Transunion to work in partnership, shaping content at Leeds Conference and Open Banking event in late 2023

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

Find out more

The Payments Association to host networking event for payments community, PA@TheCity, in Manchester, June 13th!

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

Find out more

FinTech North and Lloyds Banking Group conclude Dragon’s Den style pitching competitions for regional FinTechs, awarding £50,000 to prize winners

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

Find out more