The Finance and Health Lab

The Finance and Health Lab is a cross-sector research and innovation programme dedicated to improving financial wellbeing, resilience, and long-term financial health in Scotland.

Developing the FinTech Scotland Cluster

Supporting fintechs

Accelerating the growth of over 250 fintech firms.

Our support

Strategic Partnerships

Developing responsible innovation with industry.

Our Partners

Research & Innovation

Driving global economic impact, inclusion, and sustainability.

Our Roadmap

Connecting globally

Creating fintech bridges around the world.

Our network

Latest updates

Skills & Talents
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07 January 2026

Why Upskilling can’t wait: Building Smarter Skills for a Smarter Financial Future

Q&A With Christine Sinclair Programme Director, Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL), University of Strathclyde  Financial services is undergoing one of the most ...
Events
19 May 2026

Banking Transformation Summit 2026

Banking Transformation Summit is where Europe’s banking leaders meet to shape what’s next. Senior executives from over 120 banks and building societies unite to share real-world insights and explore the forces reshaping financial services. Across 5 themes, the 2026 programme has been built around what banks need now: practical insight, real examples, and the strategic thinking required to drive measurable change. What to expect: - A curated, senior-level experience designed for meaningful conversations and real partnerships - Five program themes shaping the future of banking - Practical, real-world case studies - Premium hospitality for all ticket holders - Signature networking experiences like "After Hours" and "One for the Road!"

About FinTech Scotland

FinTech Scotland is a strategic cluster management organisation driving financial inclusion through fintech innovation and collaborations. Established in 2018, we support a vibrant cluster of fintech innovators, established financial firms, academics, government organisations, citizen groups and regulators.

Within this cluster, the vibrant fintech community now counts more than 250 fintech firms of all sizes developing innovative solutions in WealthTech, InsureTech, RegTech and much more. Using new technologies such as AI, blockchain and open finance date, those organisations are changing the financial services sector to drive better outcomes for citizen, societies and the environment.

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Featured Fintechs

Scotland is home to a growing number of fintech firms spanning across the full spectrum of financial technologies from payments to Blockchain, from open banking to regtech and much more.

Fintech events

01 May 2025

Financial Services Technology Summit

Introducing the inaugural Financial Services Technology Summit 2025. With live keynotes, exhibition and networking.
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Latest News

Skills & Talents
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07 January 2026

Why Upskilling can’t wait: Building Smarter Skills for a Smarter Financial Future

Q&A With Christine Sinclair Programme Director, Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL), University of Strathclyde  Financial services is undergoing one of the most ...
Skills & Talents
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06 January 2026

New Year, New Skills: 10‑credit Online Microcredentials from the University of Glasgow

Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills or develop your team, short online courses are a fast, flexible way to ...
Skills & Talents
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18 December 2025

Hiring optimism in Scotland dips as Hays encourages employers to aim for long-term staff retention

Keith Manson ...
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