The Fintech Awards London 2024 Shortlist has been revealed, unveiling the brightest stars in the dynamic world of financial technology.

With an impressive array of nominees representing innovation, creativity and resilience, this year’s shortlist showcases the notable achievements shaping the future of finance.

From disruptive startups to established industry leaders, the shortlisted companies have demonstrated dedication and ingenuity in shaking up the fintech sector. With fierce competition across multiple categories, the selection process was rigorous, ensuring that only the most exceptional candidates made it to the final round.

This year’s shortlist are:

Fintech Advisory Firm of the Year

• Chatsworth Communication
• Shoosmiths
• Evelyn Partners
• 11:FS
• Peel Hunt

Fintech Company of the Year

• Zopa Bank
• Allica Bank
• Hastings Financial Services
• Blend Network
• Guavapay
• Insignis Cash

Fintech for Good of the Year

• Cleo AI
• ClearScore
• Multiply
• Plend
• YellowNest
• Zero13

Fintech Leader of the Year

• Elizabeth Rossiello – AZA Finance
• Claire Maillet – Ziglu
• Paul Humphrey – BMLL
• Neil Vernon – Gresham Tech
• Kate Eadie – Insignis Cash
• Roxana Mohammadian-Molina – Blend
• Romi Savova – PensionBee

Fintech New Product of the Year

• 1fs Wealth
• BMLL
• Finley AI by Inatigo
• MyGuava by Guavapay
• Sikoia
• Wallester

Fintech Scale-Up of the Year

• Allica Bank
• Amplifi Capital
• Griffin
• Insignis Cash
• ShieldPay

Fintech StartUp of the Year

• Exinity
• Kennek
• Sikoia
• Vertice
• Volt

Insurtech Company of the Year

• Rnwl
• Mitigrate
• FullCircl
• FloodFlash 

Paytech Company of the Year

• Freemarket
• Hozah
• Mondu
• Form3
• Nium
• Wallester

Regtech Company of the Year

• REGnosys
• Corlytics
• SymphonyAI
• Global Screening Services (GSS)
• Quantexa
• Clausematch

Rising Fintech Star of the Year

• Avana Lai – Practi
• Elliot Banks – BMLL
• Guatam Hazari – Sekura Mobile Intelligence
• Oliver Fellowes – TerraPay
• Amanda Pun – Vyne

 Best Fintech Collaboration of the Year

• Aviva & Fabric
• Paydock  & Commonwealth Bank
• mmob & Mastercard
• Ordopay & Custom Credit
• SaaScada & Allica Bank
• TerraPay & Visa

Open Banking System Excellence of the Year

• D•One (from ClearScore)
• Guavapay
• Yaspa
• Vyne
• Nuapay

Best Accelerator/Incubator of the Year

• Lloyd’s Lab
• Barclays Rise Growth Academy
• EY FinTech growth programme
• Accenture FinTech Innovation Lab

Wealthtech Company of the Year

• Aviva
• Multiply
• Velexa
• ROYC
• PensionBee
• Smart Pension

The superb panel of judges comprised of industry experts, investors and thought leaders, faced the formidable task of selecting the finalists from a pool of exceptional candidates. Their meticulous evaluation process considered factors such as innovation, impact, scalability and potential for industry disruption.

Matt Hyde, founder of Fintech Awards London, said: “We are thrilled to unveil the Fintech Awards London 2024 Shortlist, representing the pinnacle of innovation and excellence in the fintech ecosystem. The diversity of talent and ideas showcased by our finalists is truly remarkable, highlighting London’s position as a global hub for fintech innovation.”

The unveiling of the shortlist marks an exciting milestone in the journey towards crowning this year’s winners. Finalists will now undergo further scrutiny as they vie for the prestigious Fintech Awards London 2024 trophies, which will be presented at a glittering ceremony attended by industry leaders, investors, and stakeholders.

As the fintech industry continues to evolve and reshape the future of finance, the Fintech Awards London remains committed to recognising and celebrating the trailblazers driving this transformation.

Find out more information about the Fintech Awards London 2024 and view the complete shortlist.

 

Emirates NBD, a banking group for the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has joined the Dubai FinTech Summit, organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), as a premium banking partner, underscoring its dedication to driving innovation in the financial sector.

By becoming a premium banking partner of the event, which begins on 6 May 2024, Emirates NBD continues its existing collaboration with the DIFC Innovation Hub. This partnership has played a pivotal role in translating innovative concepts into tangible prototypes, successfully integrating numerous solutions that enhance customer experiences in the evolving digital era.

Emirates NBD’s commitment to supporting innovation in fintech comes in the form of various industry partnerships with start-ups and accelerators. As well as this, the bank takes the next step to actively invite global fintech players to join forces in the collaborative development of cutting-edge products and services for its diverse customer base.

The official partnership agreement occurred in the presence of Arif Amiri, CEO of DIFC Authority and Abdulla Qassem, group CEO at Emirates NBD during the DFS dialogues last month, when industry leaders set the agenda for the upcoming second edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit.

Mohammad Alblooshi, CEO of DIFC Innovation Hub, said: “Emirates NBD’s unwavering commitment to fintech innovation aligns perfectly with the summit’s goal to bring together leading innovators shaping the future of financial technology.

“Our collaboration is pivotal in nurturing a thriving FinTech ecosystem that attracts and supports the growth of innovative companies. We look forward to delivering an exceptional event that will inspire and empower the fintech community.”

Backing fintech growth in Dubai

Marwan Hadi, group head of retail banking and wealth management at Emirates NBD, also commented on the partnership: “This collaboration signifies our commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in the financial sector, together with our long-time strategic partner, DIFC.

“We look forward to contributing to an event that not only showcases the latest innovations in fintech, but also paves the way for future advancements, instrumental in driving forward the financial technology landscape, both regionally and globally.”

In line with the D33 Agenda to position Dubai as one of the top four global financial hubs by 2033, the second edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit is designed to encourage cross-border collaboration and innovation, pivotal to transforming the global fintech sector.

It also presents a unique opportunity to explore emerging fintech trends and their potential to drive financial progress in the MEASA region.

Dubai Fintech Summit 2024 expects to welcome 8,000 decision-makers, over 300 thought leaders and more than 200 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge technologies.

The Fintech Power 50, the annual guide to the most influential, innovative and powerful figures in the fintech industry, has launched at Fintech Connect in London.

The programme showcases 40 trailblazing companies and 10 of the most trusted industry leaders across the fintech ecosystem.

Companies in the 2024 cohort – the fifth edition – span from countries including Canada, Europe, the Middle East, the UK and the US and span from burgeoning sectors such as paytech, wealthtech and embedded finance.

The Fintech Power 50 offers bespoke networking and event opportunities that actively promote its members to a global audience, showcasing the hottest in the fintech world.

“This year’s Fintech Power 50 cohort of companies are as diverse as ever in terms of which sectors they’re disrupting and where in the world they are disrupting them,” explains Jason Williams, co-founder of The Fintech Power 50. “They are having an impact in regtech, paytech, wealthtech, banking-as-a-service, lendtech and open banking, providing some of the most exciting models of disruption.”

Mark Walker, co-founder of The Fintech Power 50, also commented: “While our lively members are busy solving pain points for customers and the industry right now, there are also 10 finfluencers in this year’s cohort who are looking forward to future trends within the financial services sector.

“Being part of the Fintech Power 50 is not just an award, it’s a testament to the work individuals and companies are doing to help the sector innovate and grow, and also serves as a great recommendation tool.”

The launch of the Fintech Power 50 2024 annual guide is taking place at Fintech Connect at Excel London on 6 to 7 December 2023.

The Miss Universe Organization has denied any association with the Miss Universe Coin project announced at the Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) event held earlier this month. PBW said that they are in contact with all involved parties and will post an update soon.

Earlier this month, a project called Miss Universe Coin was announced at PBW. Donald Lim, the founder of the organization managing the PBW, said during the event that the PBW will “launch the Miss Universe Coin.” However, weeks after the announcement, the official organization behind Miss Universe has denied any association with the coin project and called it a fraud. 

On Sept. 22, the Miss Universe official Facebook page announced that the Miss Universe Organization and JKN Global Group, the company behind the pageant, are not associated with the coin project that was unveiled at the PBW event. According to the organization, it will be pursuing “all legal options with regards to this infringement.” 

“There is currently no Miss Universe cryptocurrency or blockchain offering, and these products are in no way involved with the voting or selection process for Miss Universe or the Miss Universe Philippines pageants,” they wrote.

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In a statement sent to Cointelegraph, a representative from the Miss Universe Organization claimed that the Miss Universe Coin is a “fraud,” and they expect it to be further announced in other events across the globe. “We suspect that people may be planning to mention this at upcoming blockchain conferences in Dubai and Singapore. If you see it there, please do not cover, it’s a fraud,” they said.

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— Philippine Blockchain Week (@philblockchain) September 24, 2023

In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), PBW said that they are currently in contact with all of the parties involved and will announce an update as soon as possible. Cointelegraph reached out to the Philippine Blockchain Week but did not get an immediate response.

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