The Future of Wealth Innovation Call has launched, bringing together 21 fintech innovators and leading financial institutions to explore new technology-driven ways to help consumers make more informed financial decisions.

Delivered through the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) in partnership with SuperTech West Midlands, the programme focuses on closing the UK’s “advice gap” by developing accessible, compliant and data-driven wealth support solutions aligned with evolving regulatory expectations.

Reforming Home Buying: Real Momentum, Real Opportunity

Home Buying and Selling Reform
The UK government’s new consultation on home buying and selling reformwhich welcomes contributions up until 29December, signals a defining moment for the property sector. With industry, innovators, and policymakers finally aligned, the opportunity for real change has never been greater. Here’s why this matters, and how the West Midlands is already leading the charge.

Nationwide Innovation Call Launches to Bridge the UK’s Financial Advice Gap

A coalition of leading financial institutions including PWC, NatWest, Barclays, Standard Life, M&G, Lloyds Banking Group, Dudley Building Society and BNP Paribas Personal Finance have joined forces to launch a UK-wide innovation challenge to explore how technology can reshape consumer access to financial support at the critical advice-guidance boundary.

Aston University and SuperTech WM announce strategic partnership to strengthen the region’s innovation-led economy. The collaboration will help accelerate growth in the Business, Professional and Financial Services (BPFS) sector. Aston University will contribute research, skills and thought leadership in areas such as AI.

Packed house at our recent BPFS event.

The event marked a milestone for the region, as the Business, Professional and Financial Services (BPFS) sector has been confirmed as a core growth sector in both the recently-published national and soon-to-be-announced Local Growth Plan.

The Innovation Lab is back! We’re delighted to announce the return of BNP Paribas Personal Finance’s FinTech Incubator programme, in collaboration with SuperTech WM, for the third year running.

The return of the Innovation Lab forms part of our renewed commitment to drive financial services innovation in the West Midlands region. As the FinTech industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, enabling innovation through collaboration is essential to unlocking new opportunities across the financial services sector.