Future of lending and payments takes centre stage at FinTech North conference

FinTech North has announced speakers from Equiniti and MYPINPAD, on the topics of the future of lending and payments, for its key event in Manchester, on April 17.

This will be FinTech North’s second annual Manchester conference, in the University of Manchester’s iconic Whitworth Hall, where an audience of more than 300 delegates will gather to hear a line-up of national and regional FinTech experts and innovators.

Richard Carter, managing director of Equiniti Credit Services, will speak on the future of lending.

With more than 30 years’ experience in the consumer lending software market, Richard is well known as a technology visionary and a supporter of the UK’s regional FinTech sector, having spoken at numerous FinTech North events since 2016.

Equiniti Credit Services was created in 2017 via Equiniti’s acquisition and merger of two Northern FinTechs in the lending sector.

Nigel Dean is head of marketing at MYPINPAD and an international payments guru who has engaged with audiences at more than 50 international conferences across the globe focusing on transitional technologies in payments.

In a career spanning 30 years Nigel has been at the forefront of innovation and his role at MYPINPAD is no exception.

PIN on Mobile, the focus of Nigel’s presentation, is a pioneering authentication technology which is on the cusp of transforming the payments ecosystem forever.

Among the speakers already confirmed for next month’s event are:

• Chris Sier – HM Treasury FinTech envoy & chairman, FinTech North
• Prof Dame Nancy Rothwell – vice chancellor, University of Manchester
• Charlotte Crosswell – chief executive Innovate Finance
• Henri Murison – director, The Northern Powerhouse Partnership
• Stephen Ingledew – chief executive FinTech Scotland, and
• Luke Freeman – director, Whitecap Consulting

The agenda continues to take shape following the recent announcement of an SME banking panel session.

Events include a showcase of innovative and fast-growing Manchester-based FinTech businesses who will present their story, with confirmed speakers so far including Mojo Mortgages, Nivo, Arro Money, Uinsure, and Raisin.

Business advisers EY will chair a panel debate on the topic of ‘The Future of SME Banking’, which will feature a number of industry experts, while the University of Manchester will chair a panel session which will focus on skills, innovation and the collaboration opportunities between business and higher education.

Additionally, throughout the event there will be networking opportunities, including breakfast, lunch and a drinks reception.

Further details are available at https://www.fintechnorth.uk/event/2019-conference-showcase-manchester/

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