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Global Fintech

Supporting UK FinTech: Accessing a Global Talent Pool

Innovate Finance has released Supporting UK FinTech: Accessing a Global Talent Pool, our latest research report in conjunction with WPI Economics. The report follows the call for input from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) on the economic and social impacts of the UK’s exit from the European Union and the development of an immigration strategy that is aligned to a modern industrial strategy.

The report provides new insight on the scope of the UK FinTech sector which currently represents: 76,500 employees of whom 42% are from overseas (28% from EEA countries, and 14% from non-EEA countries).

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About

Innovate Finance is an independent membership association that represents the UK’s global FinTech community. Founded in 2014 and supported by the City of London and Broadgate, Innovate Finance is a not-for-profit that advances the country’s leading position in the financial services sector by supporting the next generation of technology-led financial services innovators.

More than 250 global members have joined the Innovate Finance ecosystem to date. These companies range from seed stage start-ups to global financial institutions and professional services firms. All benefit from Innovate Finance’s leading position as a single point of access to promote enabling policy and regulation, talent development, and business opportunity and investment capital. By bringing together the most forward-thinking participants in financial services, Innovate Finance is helping create a global financial services sector that is more sustainable, more inclusive and better for everyone.

Member Benefits

Programmes And Events

Innovate Finance curates and supports programmes and events designed to connect our members, promote greater collaboration in the community and foster greater FinTech innovation.

Members can be involved in:

Enterprise Connections
Curated Events for Institutions
Private Roundtable Discussions
Member Sandboxes
Scaling up Support
CXO and CMO Forums
Thought Leadership Initiatives
Innovate Finance Global Summit 2018
US East Coast Programmes
Women in FinTech and Diversity Series

Policy

Innovate Finance connects members to the most relevant policy initiatives to help navigate the regulatory and political environment.

Members can engage with:

The FinTech Big Bang Project
Ongoing policy work and consultations
Parliamentary engagement
The All Party Parliamentary Group on FinTech
Transatlantic Policy Working Group (TPWG)

Promotion

Championing the work of our members means we are actively involved in promoting their achievements to the global community. Innovate Finance works with our members to ensure their voices are heard.

Members can receive:

Social Media and digital engagement
Media placements and profiling
Regular content promotion
Thought leadership support
Attendance at International Trade Missions

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EVENTS & INITIATIVES

UPCOMING EVENTS

FinovateFall 2018 NYC

8th May 2018

Date: September 24-26, 2018
Location: Marriot Marquis Times Square | New York, NY

FinovateFall is returning to NYC! Join us for three days of wall-to-wall FinTech activity, featuring Finovate’s signature combination of fast-paced demos and insightful expertise.

FinovateFall’s demos will showcase the best new innovations in financial and banking technology from over 70 leading established companies and brand-new startups. Each hand-picked company will receive just 7 minutes on stage to provide an inside glimpse into their latest developments. Networking sessions will follow the demos each day, giving you the chance to speak directly with the innovators you see on stage, along with the rest of the awesome audience.

No other event packs in as much unique value — register now and save 20% by clicking here.

NewCo London

26th April 2018

NewCo London is back on 10 May 2018 – tickets now available!

Have you ever wanted to meet some of the most innovative companies in London? NewCo London on 10 May will provide a full day immersion into London’s tech and innovation ecosystem giving you the opportunity to visit companies ranging from AI to Ecommerce, EdTech to FinTech, FoodTech to HealthTech, Media to Incubators, providing attendees with an intimate experience of their workplace, culture, and mission through 1-hour talks, product demos, and Q&A sessions.

Around 40 companies including Blippar, Entrepreneur First, HelloFresh, Paws, Pi Labs, Yoti and Zinc.vc will open the doors to their offices for talks and Q&A sessions.

Get your tickets by clicking here. If you have any questions, contact london@newco.co

Please use the discount code: IF-newco1

InsurTech Insights Conference

16th April 2018

Date: 19th – 20th June 2018

Location: De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. London

Europe’s Leading InsurTech conference.

Insurtech Insights is the event at the center of the revolution of the Insurance industry. The leaders of insurance, the most innovative insurtechs, and the best fintech investors will be there. Pack a year worth of meetings in just 2 days.

25% off tickets with code Innovate25

Click here to register for tickets

PAST EVENTS

RBI EU 2018

8th February 2018

Hilton Bankside Hotel, London, March 27th – 28th 2018

Build a digital first distribution strategy that capitalises on the commercial opportunities of open banking and AI to deliver outstanding personalised, omnichannel experiences

Find out more here

NTT DATA Global Open Innovation Business Contest 7.0: UK Heat Finals

29th January 2018

Thursday 22nd February 2018, 13:30pm – 17:30pm, Sandbox, Level39, One Canada Square, London, E14 5AB

NTT DATA Open Innovation Competition: UK Heat, held in collaboration with Innovate Finance at Level39, will see the best 10 applicants pitching their startup to compete for a spot in the Grand Finale in Tokyo in March 2018. Use the code NTTDATA. Register here.

APPG on FinTech Parliamentary Reception with Visa

8th January 2018

Monday 29th January 2018 from 16:00 – 18:00, Palace of Westminster, London

Innovate Finance (The Secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on FinTech) is hosting a private Parliamentary reception with Visa Inc. to be held at the Palace of Westminster. The event will feature an ‘In Conversation’ between the Group’s Chair, Adam Afriyie MP and Avin Arumugam, Senior Vice President for the Internet of Things (IoT) at Visa Inc.

INITIATIVES

Women in Finance Charter

Innovate Finance is committed to 40 – 60% gender diversity by the end of 2018 as part of our target for the Women in Finance Charter. To find out more about the Charter click here.

City Giving Day 2017

As part of our commitment to the Lord Mayor’s Appeal, Innovate Finance is showing our ongoing support for Financial Inclusion and Diversity in FinTech. Find out more about City Giving Day click here.