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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
JPMorgan opens fintech accelerator program in UK
JPMorganChase is accepting applications for a new fintech accelerator program for startup founders in the U.K. The Fintech Forward accelerator, developed by JPMorganChase and U.K.-based consulting firm EY, is a 12-week in-person and virtual program for founders applying technology to create scalable solutions within financial services. Applications for the accelerator opened May 26 and will close on June 27. The program will run from September to November of 2025. Successful applicants receive access to mentorship from bank executives, a two-day offsite at JPMorganChase's technology center in Glasgow and opportunities to showcase their business to potential investors and commercial partners. The accelerator is targeting U.K. fintech candidates with a "live product demonstrating market traction" and annual revenues not exceeding £1 million, according to the program's website. "At JPMorgan Payments, our north star is to improve the payments ecosystem and transform the movement of information, money, and assets," said Veronique Steiner, head of EMEA innovation economy at JPMorgan Payments. "We're actively encouraging applications from founders or business leaders who are overcoming obstacles to growing a business, including a lack of proximity to funding and networks, and are addressing the needs of underserved consumers, businesses or communities."A research report published by EY on Monday said that the U.K. "continues to be Europe's most attractive destination for foreign direct investment into financial services, despite a drop in the number of projects across the region." The U.K. financial services sector "continues to capture global investor confidence, particularly as they navigate challenging market conditions," said Martina Keane, EY's managing partner for the U.K. and Ireland. Future success rests on factors such as growing the attractiveness of the U.K.'s financial services sector on the global stage, Keane said. "To do this, we must build on our inherent strengths and prioritize progressive regulation, innovation and the continued establishment of key international trade relationships," she said. The office of the Lord Mayor of London has also highlighted the need for funding and support for U.K. fintech startups. "The U.K. is the third most attractive destination for investing in AI and tech in the world after the U.S. and China, specifically as a home for startups," Jason Esi, internal communications officer for the City of London Corporation, told American Banker in a previous interview. "When startups scale up in the U.K., what has happened is that when they need money, they tend to move to the U.S. to get that funding." Lord Mayor Alastair King expressed similar sentiments about the need for fintech startup funding in the U.K. "We must start funding our own fintechs," King told American Banker. "We have some startup businesses that are well-financed because angels are investing, but we're really bad at giving scale-up capital. Far too many really good, innovative British businesses in fintech are having to go off to America to get the funding they need. Therefore, we're using my official residence, the Mansion House, to bring good U.K.-based fintech businesses in front of U.K.-based investors." Sign in to access your portfolio
Biz Bahrain
04-06-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Fintech Forward set to return to Bahrain and gather the most influential leaders in finance at its third edition in October 2025
The Kingdom of Bahrain is gearing up for its third edition of Fintech Forward, which will be hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and programmed by Economist Impact. Bringing together the best and brightest minds in payments, fintech, and the broader financial ecosystem, Fintech Forward has cemented itself as a leading regional event, where industry trailblazers, investors, and financial players come to exchange knowledge, celebrate milestone successes, and level up connections. The upcoming edition of the region's flagship financial services event, Fintech Forward 2025 (FF25), will take place on October 8-9 at Exhibition World Bahrain, hosted in collaboration with the Central Bank of Bahrain and supported by Bahrain FinTech Bay. Featuring keynotes, panel discussions and interactive sessions, the two-day event will spotlight opportunities and challenges for fintechs and highlight notable successes to learn from. Held under the banner 'The era of integration: the maturing age of fintech', FF25 will bring together fintech experts, financial firms, governments and regulators from around the world to discuss trending themes, share insights, and exchange knowledge to further advance the industry. The event will cover a wide range of topics related to the industry, including the shift from rapid growth to sustainable maturity, the emergence of embedded infrastructure and advanced technologies, the focus on trust, regulation, and integration over disruption, as well as the lasting and increased collaboration between regulators, sovereign investors, and traditional banks. Bahrain, the host country for this global event, has a robust financial services sector that combines traditional banking with innovative fintech firms, including crypto assets, digital payments and open banking solutions. The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), which serves as the country's single regulator, has played a vital role in fostering fintech innovation through its dedicated Fintech Innovation Unit and pioneering regulatory frameworks. The CBB's onshore Regulatory Sandbox, the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, provides a secure environment for local and international fintech companies to test and develop new technologies, supporting the growth of a resilient and compliant fintech ecosystem. Building on the success of previous editions, which drew participants from across the globe, Fintech Forward has established itself as a key platform for industry leaders to share insights, foster collaboration, and drive regional fintech advancement. For more information and to register interest in Fintech Forward 2025, please visit website. Media can register here for a partnership.
Miami Herald
03-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Fintech Forward Set to Return to Bahrain and Gather the Most Influential Leaders in Finance at its Third Edition in October 2025
Fintech Forward 2025 will be programmed by Economist Impact and hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board MANAMA, BAHRAIN / ACCESS Newswire / June 3, 2025 / The Kingdom of Bahrain is gearing up for its third edition of Fintech Forward, which will be hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and programmed by Economist Impact. Bringing together the best and brightest minds in payments, fintech, and the broader financial ecosystem, Fintech Forward has cemented itself as a leading regional event, where industry trailblazers, investors, and financial players come to exchange knowledge, celebrate milestone successes, and level up connections. The upcoming edition of the region's flagship financial services event, Fintech Forward 2025 (FF25), will take place on October 8-9 at Exhibition World Bahrain, hosted in collaboration with the Central Bank of Bahrain and supported by Bahrain FinTech Bay. Featuring keynotes, panel discussions and interactive sessions, the two-day event will spotlight opportunities and challenges for fintechs and highlight notable successes to learn from. Held under the banner "The era of integration: the maturing age of fintech", FF25 will bring together fintech experts, financial firms, governments and regulators from around the world to discuss trending themes, share insights, and exchange knowledge to further advance the industry. The event will cover a wide range of topics related to the industry, including the shift from rapid growth to sustainable maturity, the emergence of embedded infrastructure and advanced technologies, the focus on trust, regulation, and integration over disruption, as well as the lasting and increased collaboration between regulators, sovereign investors, and traditional banks. Bahrain, the host country for this global event, has a robust financial services sector that combines traditional banking with innovative fintech firms, including crypto assets, digital payments and open banking solutions. The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), which serves as the country's single regulator, has played a vital role in fostering fintech innovation through its dedicated Fintech Innovation Unit and pioneering regulatory frameworks. The CBB's onshore Regulatory Sandbox, the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, provides a secure environment for local and international fintech companies to test and develop new technologies, supporting the growth of a resilient and compliant fintech ecosystem. Building on the success of previous editions, which drew participants from across the globe, Fintech Forward has established itself as a key platform for industry leaders to share insights, foster collaboration, and drive regional fintech advancement. For more information and to register interest in Fintech Forward 2025, please visit the website. Media can register here for a partnership. # ENDS # For more information, please contact: Abdulelah AbdullaCommunications DepartmentEconomic Development BoardPhone: +973-39798919E-mail: internationalmedia@ About Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) is an investment promotion agency with overall responsibility for attracting investment into the Kingdom and supporting initiatives that enhance the investment climate. Bahrain EDB works with the government and both current and prospective investors to ensure that Bahrain's investment climate is attractive, to communicate the key strengths, and to identify where opportunities exist for further economic growth through investment. Bahrain EDB focuses on several economic sectors that capitalise on Bahrain's competitive advantages and provide significant investment opportunities. These sectors include financial services, manufacturing, logistics, ICT and more information on the Bahrain EDB, visit SOURCE: Bahrain Economic Development Board
