Scottish Friendly and FinTech Scotland join forces to help boost innovation in the financial mutual sector

Leading financial mutual Scottish Friendly has announced a strategic partnership with FinTech Scotland, highlighting the growing significance of further developing and improving fintech innovation across all financial services sectors, including life, savings, and investments.

By joining forces with FinTech Scotland, Scottish Friendly positions itself at the forefront of the fintech revolution, signalling a commitment to innovation and customer-centric financial solutions.

The partnership will provide Scottish Friendly with deep insights into cutting-edge fintech areas such as open finance data and regulatory technology (regtech), which are crucial for the evolution of savings and investment strategies.

Scottish Friendly will actively participate in FinTech Scotland’s research and innovation roadmap, contributing to the shaping of the industry’s future. Their involvement is aimed at streamlining the life, savings and investment process, leveraging technology to make it as effortless and accessible as possible for consumers.

Alexander Manas, Commercial Director at Scottish Friendly, said:

“We are dedicated to helping individuals and their families achieve the best possible financial outcomes through affordable, high-quality products and exceptional customer service. We are therefore delighted to partner with FinTech Scotland in our efforts to continuously deliver better outcomes for our customers through technology and innovation.”

Nicola Anderson, CEO at FinTech Scotland said:

“We are delighted to welcome Scottish Friendly to the FinTech Scotland cluster to embrace fintech innovation through strategic partnership. This partnership is a testament to our inclusive approach, aiming to revolutionise financial services by leveraging collective expertise. Scottish Friendly’s objectives align perfectly with our mission to drive impactful changes in the sector.”