Navigating the world of Fintech

Disruptive Fintechs, are fundamentally changing the financial services sector and its essential that practitioners understand how to harness its power. We have a range of stimulating, educating and challenging resources to help you successfully navigate this transformation.

Blockchain/ Cryptocurrency
Cybersecurity
Payment
Regtech
Wealthtech

The Fintech Future

Financial technology (fintech) has transformed the financial landscape in recent years, dramatically changing the way consumers access and use services and products. The breadth of fintech solutions only continues to grow. It is essential, therefore, that practitioners understand fintech and how to harness its power.

The global fintech market is projected to reach £590.12 billion by 2030 1
By 2026, £486 billion worth of off transactions worldwide will be made with the Buy Now Pay Later model 2
Fintech companies with ESG mandates will enjoy exponential growth2

1Fintech (Financial technology) Market Size Report, Growth, Forecast 2022-2029

2Top Fintech Trends to Watch In 2023 – Forbes Technology Council

Getting started in fintech

Fintech is transforming the financial services sector, opening up exciting and diverse career opportunities. With the right skills and a solid understanding of the landscape, there’s plenty of room to carve out your place and thrive in this dynamic field.

Build skills & knowledge

Explore our range of learning resources that will help you navigate the fintech space

Stay updated

We run a range of fintech related events for both members and non-members which include CPD events, networking events, live webcasts and masterclasses

Benefit from membership

Gain access to a range of membership benefits including our newly launched mentoring platform for career development

Find out more

Hear from Gareth Iguasnia, Specialist Client Solutions Strata on how he started out in Fintech

Wealthtech

Wealthtech covers a range of innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence and big data, that provide an alternative to traditional wealth management techniques. The aim of wealthtech is to reduce management costs and optimise investment performance.

Cybersecurity

Awareness is key for organisations to effectively understand and identify the different types of cyber threats. Our range of learning resources is designed to help you recognise, prevent, and respond to these risks with confidence.

Blockchain / Cryptocurrency

Blockchains are becoming increasingly popular in the financial services sector for many reasons – from powering cryptocurrencies to transparently recording a ledger of payments, exploring medical research, creating voting systems, streamlining supply chains, and so much more.

Payment Technology

As fintech expands globally, both established and up-and-coming firms are offering payment solutions. The goal of fintech payments is to allow people to make payments more quickly, simply and securely.

Private Asset Trading and Technology - Electronic Connection for UK Regulated Brokers

The CISI Scotland branch are delighted to partner with JP Jenkins to present a series of three webinars, diving into the evolving world of private securities and trading for unquoted companies.

Each session is designed to arm professionals with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate and succeed in the dynamic landscape of private markets. 

This second session on 19th June will cover;

  • Recent innovations
  • Regulation and evolution of private markets
  • What the future holds  

Technology continues to be a game-changer in the financial markets, more so in the domain of private assets. This pivotal session with JP Jenkins explores the recent innovations such as electronic connection that are setting the stage for the future of private markets. From ground-breaking regulatory reforms to the evolution of market infrastructure, get an in-depth understanding of how technology is reshaping the way private assets are traded. Discover what the future holds for private markets and how you can stay ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape.

By integrating services similar to those provided by Nasdaq Private Market and Forge, JP Jenkins aims to play a significant role, singularly and through involvement with PISCES, with its UK-centric platform that facilitates the trading of private company shares. This would not only provide liquidity and transparency for companies and shareholders but also potentially support the pipeline for future IPOs in the UK by improving the interface between private companies and public markets. Such an integration aims to complement the government's efforts to boost the UK as a listing destination and offer a controlled, efficient environment for private securities trading, akin to the successful models seen in the US.

To join the webinar, please use the webinar link found within the confirmation and reminder emails, which you will receive once you have booked your place.

Your CPD will automatically be uploaded once you have viewed this event and within 2-3 working days. 

We are delighted to be working with JP Jenkins to deliver this series of three webinars, please read details below and book your places at the final in the series in July;

 22nd May; The first in the series is "Unlocking Value in Private Securities and Market Access" on, attendees will explore transparency, liquidity and developments in the UK as it moves to match overseas counterparts. CISI Event details

17th July; Our final webinar "The Electronic Gateway to Private Securities," will offer insights into the admission process for Issuers and the importance of ESG and investor relations. CISI Event details


 

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Regtech

Regtech refers to technology that helps streamline and strengthen regulatory and compliance processes. As compliance requirements increase, so does the usage and importance of regtech.