Fintech events

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC), the UK’s regulator of auditors, accountants and actuaries, is hosting a series of digital reporting outreach events and associated hackathons across March and May. These sessions support improved understanding of digital reporting using XBRL and the UK taxonomies, and are open to all stakeholders including preparers, auditors, regulators, analysts and data users. The Glasgow session is taking place on 18 March.

Join leaders from financial services, health, academia, government and the startup ecosystem for a national showcase exploring how Scotland can lead the next wave of innovation at the intersection of health and financial wellbeing. The Finance and Health Lab National Conference brings together practical insight, emerging solutions, and real collaboration opportunities — focused on challenges that matter in later life and beyond.

On 19 of March, the North West’s FinTech ecosystem will come together for FinTech North’s Liverpool Conference 2026, hosted in partnership with Bruntwood SciTech, Mastercard, Lenvi and DTM Legal. What to expect: - Traverse the FinTech state-of-play, exploring themes including macro-economic outlooks, risk, AI, FinCrime, regulation, payments, banking and WealthTech, alongside the next wave of innovation emerging from Liverpool, the North West & beyond. - Confirmed speakers from Mastercard, Innovate Finance, Templar Bank, Lenvi, Baltic Ventures, Softwire, RSM, iCede DTM Legal, University of Liverpool & more! - High-quality networking with founders, scale-ups, financial institutions, investors and ecosystem partners from across the UK’s FinTech and financial services community. - The day concludes with an evening social in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle - food, drinks and live music guaranteed. Our friends at FinTech North have provided us with a 10% discount on tickets for you to use. To claim, use ‘FTN10’ at checkout.

The University of Edinburgh Business School is hosting a Business Series event that brings academics and practitioners together to explore how FinTech and Generative AI are reshaping the modern business world.

PAY360 2026 returns on 25–26 March at ExCeL London. Join Europe’s largest and most influential payments event, uniting the global payments ecosystem for two days of insight, innovation, and collaboration. 6,000+ attendees from across fintech, banking, payments & technology 200+ industry-leading speakers 150+ exhibitors featuring breakthrough products and services Engagement with regulators, policymakers, global banks & high growth fintechs AI-powered matchmaking connecting buyers, innovators & strategic partners 60% in the room VIP and above PAY360 2026 is your opportunity to discover the technologies, partnerships, and strategies shaping the future of payments. Equip your business with the insights and solutions needed to thrive in a fast-changing landscape. Co-located with the brand-new Merchant Transact 360, a dedicated event created by merchants, for merchants, delivering practical, actionable insights to help navigate the ever evolving and complex payments landscape. Get your tickets today and use code FintechScotland20 to save 20% off

Join the University of Edinburgh on 26 March 2026, from 09:00 to 15:45 at Edinburgh Futures Institute, for the Data and AI Exchange. Scotland’s ambitions for Data and AI are accelerating — opening up major opportunities for economic growth, improved public services and wider societal benefit. At the same time, these ambitions are coming up against real-world constraints: infrastructure, skills, governance, public confidence and trust. As the birthplace of AI in Europe and a global leader in data-drive innovation, the University of Edinburgh is convening leaders from across Scotland’s academic, industry and public-sector communities to explore: What’s working now in Data and AI across sectors, using real-world examples; Where barriers remain – from regulation and skills to infrastructure and adoption; What needs to change to realise Scotland’s Data and AI ambitions in a way that delivers public value.