The fintech sector in Wales will have an opportunity to question the man leading a review commissioned by the UK Government aiming at further boosting one of the economy’s fasting growing industries.
Former boss of payments process Worldplay, Ron Kalifa is expected to submit his report to Chancellor Rishi Sunak later this week. The report is being described as seeking to create the platform for a 'big bang' for the sector, which is already worth £7bn to the UK economy.
Recommendations could include a £1bn fund to back fintech start-ups and support to deliver regional clusters across the UK so its expansion isn't too focused on London and the south-east.
This could see one established in Wales, building on the strengths of its emerging fintech sector and expertise in consumer data driven by established market leaders such as Admiral and Moneysupermarket.com.
FinTech Wales, the independent membership association and champion of the fintech and financial services industry in Wales, is hosting an online chat with Mr Kalifa this Thursday.
Sponsored by global data and analytics provider, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, the webinar will be a Q&A session.
FinTech Wales chief executive, Sarah Williams-Gardner, said: “Ron’s reputation as a global voice of FinTech will no doubt provide some fascinating and inspiring insights into the sector and we’re absolutely thrilled to be hosting this Q&A with him.”
“As well as hearing about his amazing journey, we hope to talk about some of the outputs from the independent fintech strategic review that Ron is leading. This is an absolute must for anyone working in the sector.”
For ticket information click here
