FinTech

BR-DGE's targets now include boosting its ranks, and undertaking another fundraise to fuel its growth trajectory. Picture: contributed.

Interview: how fintech BR-DGE's CEO Thomas Gillan is targeting global traction

Dr Lesley Sawers OBE on creating places people love to live in the 21st century

Promoted content How do we create places people love to live in 21st century Scotland?

Innovation, academia and fintech firms are working together to produce success for Scotland, says Mary MacPherson of EY

Promoted content Podcast: Scotland’s unique fintech eco-system

To protect customers against fraud, financial services firms need to stay ahead of the curve on compliance

Promoted content How financial services firms can future proof against threats

Lord Mayor of London Nicholas Lyons, Nicola Sturgeon and Chris Hayward, policy chairman at the City of London Corporation, pictured in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh visit: Chris Hayward, policy chairman, City of London Corporation

Mr White-Thomson says a key priority for him now is empowering the retail investor. Picture: contributed.

How Charles White-Thomson moved from platoon commander to eventual Saxo UK CEO

Richard Rowney, group CEO of the Nucleus Group.

Fintech with major Edinburgh and Glasgow presence unveils £242m takeover

Chief executive Jason Allen: 'At Activpayroll, we are targeting long-term sustainable growth.' Picture: Iain McLean

Scots fintech firm ramps up Asia Pacific presence with 'strategic' acquisition

Good advice supports a healthy fintech ecosystem in Scotland, enabling the sector to evolve and thrive

Promoted content EY: supporting Scotland’s fintech ecosystem will futureproof sector

What's next for Scotland's fintech sector?

Promoted content Burness Paull on challenges and opportunities for Scottish fintechs

'I’ve followed Aveni closely since it was founded in 2018, so it was a role I was delighted to accept,' says Mr Clark. Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh fintech Aveni names former Standard Life exec Colin Clark as chairman

Melinda Matthews-Clarkson, who is standing down as CEO of CodeClan. Picture: Erika Stevenson

Change at top as CodeClan CEO departs Scotland's digital skills academy

SFE's CEO Sandy Begbie welcomes Dufrain to the representative body for Scotland’s financial services industry. Picture: contributed.

Data firm Dufrain set to create 50 jobs at Edinburgh HQ after investment boost

Actuary Kevin Hollister founded Guiide to help people plan their retirement finances.

Glasgow fintech that helps people plan their retirement finances secures funds

CEO Jason Allen says the firm expects to 'continue to deliver strong results'. Picture: Iain McLean.

Paypacket-focused fintech Activpayroll sees own 'salary' jump with sales up 27%

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Scotland's growing fintech sector supported by new event series

Gordon McArthur, CEO of the London-listed firm, says it enters the new year with a 'record' sales pipeline. Picture: Layton Thompson.

Beeks Financial Cloud cheers 'fantastic' full-year trading performance

'There's never been a better time for a digital solution such as Know-it to support early-stage start-ups and entrepreneurs such as Scottish EDGE winners,' says the fintech's boss Lynne Darcey Quigley. Picture: contributed.

Fintech firm Know-it teams up with Scottish EDGE to support entrepreneurs

Wedo marks the fifth start-up by the businesswoman, who CV also includes being a singer-songwriter. Picture: contributed.

Fintech boss targeting unicorn status and beyond for freelancer-focused app Wedo

Financial technology, or fintech, has become a key growth area for the digital economy in Scotland. Picture: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Largest festival of fintech to address 'economic and social challenges'

Snugg is part of Scotland’s rapidly growing financial technology - fintech - community and is based in the Bayes Centre at the University of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh start-up raises £1.2 million to roll out 'eco platform' for homeowners

The 'grand party' is being hosted by innovative artist Trevor Jones. The fine art graduate and painter has worked at the intersection of art and technology for more than a decade,.

Hundreds to gather at Scottish castle for exclusive crypto and Bitcoin event

The lab will be based in TSB’s Edinburgh George Street headquarters, Henry Duncan House.

TSB joins forces with FinTech Scotland to launch Edinburgh 'innovation lab'

Mark Logan, author of the Scottish Government’s Scottish Technology Ecosystem Review. Picture: Chris Watt/Visual Media.

Bid to help Scottish fintechs harness £1bn global investment firepower potential

Promoted content Fintech Focus: The Green FinTech Challenge and transition to net zero

The ClearScore Group says Edinburgh has been selected for its 'excellent talent base and world-class universities'. Picture: Ian Georgeson Photography.

Capital gains as credit score firm ClearScore Group unveils Edinburgh jobs boost

Modulr founder and chief executive Myles Stephenson.

Fintech with major Edinburgh presence secures £83 million in funding

The future for Scotland’s technology sector

Promoted content Plotting a positive course for Scotland’s technology sector

New business concepts, branding or designs should be documented and confidentiality agreements sought to cover anyone in your organisation with knowledge of the idea

Promoted content Martin Sloan: good IP security attracts investors

Tech firms seeking backing need a seasoned advisor

Promoted content Tech firms seeking backing need a seasoned advisor

Promoted content Fintech Focus podcast: The trends powering investment in young fintechs

Louise Powrie of Core-Asset: 'The supercharging effect of Covid-19 resulted in an extreme stress test for the industry.' Picture: Sandie Knudsen

Hot jobs market threatens success of Scotland's fintech start-ups

In January, a report showed that Scotland had seen a surge in the number of companies focused on financial technology amid an acceleration in the move to a digital economy. Picture: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Fintech Scotland seals 'strategic partnership' with ATM pioneer NCR Corporation

'The prospects for Beeks have never been more promising,' says CEO Gordon McArthur. Picture: Layton Thompson.

Fintech Beeks bullish amid H1 revenue jump while profits dip due to investment

Financial technology, or fintech, has become a key growth area for the digital economy in Scotland. Picture: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

FinTech Scotland roadmap sets goal of adding 20,000 financial tech jobs

Beeks Financial Cloud Group chief executive Gordon McArthur.

Glasgow fintech Beeks hails £1.5m cloud contract with North American bank

Under the tie-up, companies involved in the FinTech Scotland cluster will have access to a broad range of cyber security services and expert advice. Picture: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

FinTech Scotland clamps down on cyber crime thanks to new partnership

CEO Stuart Lunn with Sir Sandy Crombie, chairman of LendingCrowd.

Edinburgh fintech LendingCrowd pledges £100 million to recovering SMEs

'The prospects for Beeks have never been more promising, and with a growing pipeline we are excited by the opportunity ahead,' says Beeks boss Gordon McArthur. Picture: Layton Thompson.

Glasgow-based fintech Beeks again ups revenue guidance after inking contract

'I’m motivated to join such a respected, disruptive and progressive company,' says Mr Ferguson. Picture: contributed.

New fintech CEO role for former Nucleus Financial boss David Ferguson

Podcast: A discussion with Nicola Anderson, CEO of FinTech Scotland

Stephen Ingledew and Nicola Anderson of industry cluster organisation FinTech Scotland.

Switch to digital economy sees surge in number of Scottish fintech firms

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How students are driving innovation in Scotland's fintech sector

There has been a boom in fintech development as more people conduct their financial affairs digitally. Picture: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Fintech firms urged to target boomers not Gen Z

Burness Paull, David Goodbrand (Jacket), Callum Sinclair and Caroline Stevenson. By Ian Georgeson Photography

Promoted content How Scotland's fintech sector coped in the pandemic and the promise of ESG

Steve Tigar, CEO, loveelectric

The former Money Dashboard CEO on his new green venture Loveelectric

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In full: The Scotsman's Fintech Focus 2021

Edinburgh University, Business School, Fintech Prof Wendy Loretto, left, and Prof Tina Harrison. By Ian Georgeson Photography

Promoted content How the University of Edinburgh’s is pushing the idea of financial wellbeing to ...

Stephen Ingledew and Nicola Anderson of FinTech Scotland.

Glasgow conference pushes button on fintech growth agenda

Financial technology, or fintech, has become a key growth area for the digital economy. Picture: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Three Edinburgh firms selected for high-growth UK fintech programme

'The prospects for Beeks have never been more promising,' says CEO Gordon McArthur. Picture: Layton Thompson.

Glasgow cloud computing firm Beeks bullish over sales outlook after annual profi...

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Fintech webinar: What ESG spells out for the future of fintech

Chase bank UK: Everything you need to know about JPMorgan Chase’s digital bank, accounts and interest rates with UK launch. (Images courtesy of JP Morgan Chase)

Everything you need to know about Chase - JP Morgan's digital bank offering

Financial technology, or fintech, has become a key growth area for the digital economy in Scotland. Picture: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Four-week 'festival of fintech innovation' kicks off in Scotland

Financial technology, or fintech, has become a key growth area for the digital economy. Picture: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

FinTech Scotland reports 50% surge in financial tech firms during pandemic

CEO Gordon McArthur founded Beeks about a decade ago after seeing a gap in the market. Picture: Layton Thompson.

Cloud computing specialist Beeks debuts new product and bullish over FY results

Nucleus founder David Ferguson said the firm having 'always tried to do the right thing and put the customer centre stage' has led to this deal. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Scots fintech Nucleus' takeover by James Hay confirmed after regulatory approval

Many businesses operating in Scotland have strong ties with Scottish universities.

Promoted content Collaboration between academia and business is key to continued growth in fintec...

What is Revolut? What is its current valuation and why is it one of the UK's most successful FinTech start-ups? (Pic: Revolut)

Revolut: Why is everyone raving about the booming UK fintech?

Dundee, home to the Scottish outpost of the V&A design museum, is one of the fastest growing business locations in Scotland.

Jobs boost: Dundee fintech firm to add 50 posts over next few months

Edinburgh-based Nucleus, which chief executive David Ferguson set up with the backing of a number of financial advice firms in 2006, has developed software platforms that enable financial advisers to provide online access to clients for investments across ISAs, pensions and bond accounts. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Capital fintech Nucleus follows up 'incredibly strong' quarter with more growth

Joseph Twigg, chief executive of Edinburgh fintech Aveni; Dr Lexi Birch, head of Aveni Labs; and Jamie Hunter, chief operating officer.

Edinburgh fintech secures major funding boost for speech analytics platform

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MUP led to 150 fewer alcohol deaths a year, researchers claim

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SNP rejects call to allow members to change their vote in leadership race

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon answers questions from the floor after delivering a speech to the RSA Fellowship in her final public event as Scottish First Minister. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

Nicola Sturgeon tells SNP it must not "throw the baby out with the bathwater"