Thursday 1 May 2025 - Activity
UK FinTech Academic Network Conference (UKFAN)
The UKFAN welcomes delegates to the 3rd Annual Conference taking place during UK FinTech Week on Thursday 1 May 2025. UKFAN is pleased to have the support of EY for another year who are fully sponsoring the event and will host it at their London Headquarters in More London Place (adjacent to London Bridge). UKFAN provides a platform where cutting edge academic research in fintech is discussed with finance practitioners, policy makers, and regulators. This year’s topics will debate: Digital ID in Financial Services, Financial Inclusion, fintech Policy for Productivity and Growth, and current debates on Central Bank-issued Digital Currencies (CBDCs).
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Fintech 2.0
Join Mastercard to discuss fintech 2.0 – the next wave of fintech innovation driving UK economic growth. Exclusive fireside with Ambassador Jon Huntsman.

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First Brazil-UK Fintech Forum
First Brazil-UK Fintech Forum
In 2025, Brazil and the United Kingdom commemorate 200 years of diplomatic relations, a bicentennial that symbolizes decades of partnership, trade, and innovation. Against this historic backdrop, the First Brazil-UK fintech Forum will serve as a premier platform to connect Fintech leaders, investors, and regulatory experts from both nations.
Organised by the Embassy of Brazil in London and the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the event will take place on 1st May 2025 during the UK FinTech Week (28th April – 2nd May).
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A full list of activity on Thursday 1 May will be published shortly. Please check back for updates.
The Financial Conduct Authority will be running clinics, coordinated by each visiting delegation's DBT Embassy or High Commission lead, for Fintechs from each country, across Wednesday 30th April and Thursday 1st May. Please get in touch with your delegation lead from your respective country, to attend these FCA clinics.
The Financial Conduct Authority will be running clinics, coordinated by each visiting delegation's DBT Embassy or High Commission lead, for fintechs from each country, across Wednesday 30th April and Thursday 1st May. Please get in touch with your delegation lead from your respective country and copy in jen.garcia@fca.org.uk, to attend these FCA clinics. These will be led by Jen Garcia at the FCA.
