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FF Awards 2025
From groundbreaking platforms to transformative financial technologies, the FF Awards 2025 showcased exactly why the UK remains at the forefront of fintech excellence.
Key takeaways from Webinar – Fintech & the UK Autumn Budget
In this FINTECH Circle webinar recap, we break down the key tax, regulatory, VAT, employment, incentive, and personal tax changes and what they mean for you in 2026 and beyond. With expert insights from BDO and moderation by Susanne Chishti, this post distils everything fintech companies need to remain compliant, resilient, and growth-ready.
FINTECH Circle at FinTech Connect 2025: Key Highlights, Insights & Industry Impact
FinTech Connect 2025 brought together the global fintech community for two days of insight, innovation, and industry leadership and FINTECH Circle was at the heart of the action.
Highlights from the FINTECH Circle Pitching Event at FinTech Connect 2025
FINTECH Circle took centre stage at FinTech Connect 2025 with a high-energy live pitching session that brought together exceptional founders, seasoned investors, and industry leaders. It was an inspiring display of talent, vision, and collaboration at one of Europe’s largest fintech gatherings.
FINTECH Circle’s Founder & Chair, Susanne Chishti, Ranked #18 Among the Top 200 Global Voices in Payments
FINTECH Circle is proud to celebrate a major achievement as our Founder & Chair, Susanne Chishti, is ranked #18 among NORBr’s 200+ Leading Voices in Payments worldwide. This recognition reflects her long-standing influence across digital payments, fintech innovation, embedded finance, and financial services transformation. As one of the industry’s most respected leaders and educators, Susanne continues to shape global conversations and inspire the next generation of fintech innovators.
Key Tax & Regulatory Insights from BDO Supporting the UK Fintech Sector
FINTECH Circle’s Chair Susanne Chishti interviewed BDO’s Fintech specialist, Carrie Rutland (Fintech Tax Lead Partner), Luke Patterson (Fintech Regulatory Lead), Matt Hopkins (Fintech Audit Lead) and Kelly Sheppard (FS Outsourcing) — to uncover the biggest tax, regulatory and operational challenges facing UK Fintechs, and how BDO helps address them.
FINTECH Circle Angel Investors Evening – Fall 2025
The FINTECH Circle Investor Evening 2025 brought together leading investors, founders, and innovators for an exclusive night of fintech pitches and networking.
Why You Can’t Hire Fintech Engineers (and What to Do About It)
Karol Gajos is the CEO of Code & Pepper, a software development partner for FinTech and HealthTech companies. I talk to founders and CTOs every week, and the conversation always lands on the same, frustrating point: “I just can’t find good engineers.”
FINTECH Circle Joins the 2025 Fintech Power 50 Cohort
We are pleased to announce that we aare a supporting partner of the sixth annual Fintech Power 50 list, which names 40 companies and 10 leaders moving the Fintech industry forward.
How to Go from Idea to Regulated FinTech — Faster Than You Think
Thinking of launching a fintech venture? You don’t need years of prep to enter the regulated space. This guide breaks down how ambitious founders can turn an idea into a regulated fintech faster than expected—by prioritising compliance, building iteratively, and leveraging smart partnerships.
Can Stablecoins Be Trusted? The Framework Redefining Digital Currency Risk
Stablecoins are moving into mainstream finance—but trust remains their biggest challenge. With new regulations and rising scrutiny, Bluechip is redefining stablecoin safety through transparent ratings and its SMIDGE framework. Here’s how the future of digital money is being built on trust, not hype.
Key takeaways from Webinar – Inclusive Finance
To explore what financial inclusion really means, why it matters, and how fintech is reshaping access for millions, FINTECH Circle hosted an insightful webinar with Meaghan Johnson and Alessandro Hatami, co-authors of the book Inclusive Finance. The session was moderated by Susanne Chishti, Founder & Chair of FINTECH Circle.
Highlights from the Exclusive FINTECH CEO Dinner 2025
Our recent FINTECH CEO Dinner was a gathering of minds, a celebration of Fintech innovation, and a testament to the spirit of entrepreneurship
The EU AI Act and its Impact on FinTech
The EU AI Act is poised to reshape how fintechs build, deploy, and manage AI-driven products across Europe. This analysis explores what the law means for fintech—covering obligations for compliance, accountability, model risk, and how to prepare your business before enforcement kicks in.
FINTECH Circle Autumn Drinks 2025
Discover what a great night was had at FINTECH Circles “Annual Autumn drinks” co-hosted by our partner MHA on Tuesday 23rd September. Make sure to checkout the photos below
Strategic Financial Planning for FinTech Startups: A Founder’s Guide to Tax-Efficient Growth
In the dynamic world of FinTech, founders face a unique blend of opportunity and complexity. From navigating regulatory landscapes to securing investor confidence, the journey from startup to scale-up demands more than just innovation – it requires strategic financial planning.
Key takeaways from Webinar – Mental Wellbeing for Fintech Founders
In the high-stakes world of fintech, burnout is one of the biggest threats to founders—yet it remains one of the least discussed. In our latest webinar, Mental Wellbeing for Fintech Founders, Sophia Ufy Ukor shared practical strategies to reframe wellbeing as a leadership strength, not a weakness.
The GENIUS Act and Asset Tokenization
The GENIUS Act defines payment stable coins as digital assets issued for the purpose of payment or settlement. Read on to learn more about it.
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