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Highlights from the Exclusive FINTECH CEO Dinner 2026
Our recent FINTECH CEO Dinner was a gathering of minds, a celebration of innovation, and a testament to the spirit of entrepreneurship
Germany Doesn’t Need Saving Anymore
Four months into 2026, Europe’s most underestimated fintech market is quietly becoming its most interesting one. Here’s what the rest of the industry is missing.
Why Innovation in Financial Services Fails Before It Starts
Declan Sheehy explains why starting with technology instead of mindset, strategy, and market reality leads to failure and what it really takes to build innovation that scales in a regulated world.
Press Release: The World’s First Fintech Board Programme launches in London further strengthening its Position as Global Fintech Hub
FINTECH Circle Launches comprehensive UK Board Programme to Bridge Leadership Gap in Maturing Fintech Sector preparing Senior Financial Leaders for Careers as Chairs, NEDs and Board Advisors.
AI-Augmented Teams in 2026: Fewer People, More Output, Better Software
AI development stopped being a side experiment. It now sits at the core of how the best engineering teams operate. Not as a replacement for developers, but as leverage.
Key takeaways from Webinar: How to Fight AI-Driven Fraud in Fintech in 2026
This webinar explores how financial institutions can use layered risk signals, OSINT, and behavioural intelligence to detect fraud earlier.
Key takeaways from Webinar: Finance & Money Matters – 2026 Outlook
At the start of 2026, FINTECH Circle welcomed Ben Hakham, Partner at Trade Routes Capital, for a macro-focused discussion on finance, money, and strategic asset allocation.
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.
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.
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