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FRIL Awards £50,000 Each to Four Fintechs to Accelerate Consumer Wealth Support
The Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) today announced the four fintechs selected to receive grants through its latest Future of Wealth Innovation Call, delivered by FinTech Scotland in partnership with SuperTech WM.
Greater Things Appoints Crypto Payments Pioneer as CEO to Build the UK’s AI-Led Innovation Engine
Greater Things has appointed Oliver von Landsberg-Sadie as Chief Executive Officer, strengthening its ambition to scale an AI-led innovation engine for the UK. Formerly the founder and CEO of BCB Group, Oliver brings deep experience in building regulated, high-growth technology infrastructure to support national and regional innovation.
Navigating the Advice Frontier - Supporting informed consumer decision making.
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.
Major Financial Institutions Unite to Drive Innovation in Operational Resilience
A coalition of leading financial institutions including Sword Group, Natwest, Morgan Stanley, Dudley Building Society, The Tipton, Unity Trust Bank, M&G, Pinsent Masons, Tesco Bank, Aberdeen and KPMG have joined forces to launch a UK-wide innovation challenge focused on strengthening operational resilience across the financial sector.