Innovate Finance

News/regulation

Innovate Finance slams UK government's 'onerous' BNPL proposals

Fintech industry body Innovate Finance says its members are "deeply concerned" by the UK government's plans to regulate the buy now, pay later sector, arguing that the measures would be more onerous than those that apply to credit cards.

03 May 2023

Finextra TV/payments

Removing barriers and addressing inclusion for fintech growth

Speaking at Innovate Finance Global Summit 2023, Janine Hirt, CEO, Innovate Finance, discusses FinTech's impact on the economy and society at large. She gives her outlook on the investment landscape, regulation and what more needs to be done to encourage a more diverse, inclusive Fintech culture.

19 April 2023

News/people

IFGS 2023: How are neobanks challenging incumbents in 2023?

The afternoon IFGS sessions kicked off with a fireside chat looking at whether Neobanks are still creating that challenging atmosphere they have been known for. Finextra’s own senior reporter, Paige McNamee, moderated the session and was joined by Mark Mullen, CEO of Atom Bank, and Valentina Kristensen, director of growth and communications at OakNorth. Kristensen had her new baby Leo on stage with her.

17 April 2023

News/retail

IFGS 2023: Financial services finding new confidence in economic crises

The Innovate Finance Global Summit 2023 kicked off at Guildhall in London this morning, to bring together experts in the industry to discuss new innovations in the UK fintech sector. The event showcases innovators and vendors from all over the world to London to discuss key trends and topics including innovation, sustainability, and regulation which will drive the UK fintech financial services ecosystems forward.

17 April 2023

Research

The Future of Fintech in the UK 2023

13 April 2023 686 downloads

News/retail

Innovate Finance calls for expanded open banking to help with cost-of-living crisis

Fintech industry body Innovate Finance has called on regulators to extend open banking to support the deployment of budgeting and affordability algorithms as a way to help Brits with the cost-of-living crisis.

03 March 2023

News/security

Eyes down – Remember to Take Five! UK Finance launches Scam Bingo game

UK Finance's Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign is aiming to raise awareness among the over-65s with a new 'scam bingo' game.

02 March 2023

Finextra TV/predictions

What will 2023 mean for fintech survival?

Roberto Napolitano, Director of Marketing and Communications, Innovate Finance, shares his predictions for 2023. As we examine last year's Fintech trends, including regulatory and ESG developments, we review how this will impact fintech survival in 2023.

22 February 2023

News/startups

UK fintech funding slumps by eight percent

UK Fintech funding slumped by eight per cent last year but remained ahead of rival hubs in Europe and Asia amid a sharp global slowdown, according to new data from industry body Innovate Finance.

09 January 2023

News/startups

Innovate Finance to run Startup Academy for early and mid-stage fintech companies

Fintech industry body Innovate Finance is launching a new Startup Academy to help the UK community of early and mid-stage founders and CEOs generate grwoth.

06 October 2022