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If you have an idea for an event, contact us hello@fintechireland.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
Hi All - despite Covid-19 we continue to: (i) present on the Fintech ecosystem in Ireland, the UK and further a field, (ii) meet with Irish startups getting ready to execute in Ireland and (iii) meet with international firms looking to set up in Ireland for the continuation of their global fintech journey whether Brexit or just good-sense driven. Of course currently we are doing this by video conferencing and webinars.

We are now approaching the end point of 2020 and we continue to host and plan events. We have more events planned not yet advertised, so watch this space. We continue to have great conversations with companies (fintech, regtech, banks, insurers, asset managers & cyber security), professional services firms, chambers of commerce, embassies and overseas governments which wish to partner to host events in 2020.

Also very happy to see Fintech Ireland included on IDA Ireland's infographic on the Fintech Ecosystem under stakeholders. 

If you have an idea for an event, contact us hello@fintechireland.com
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​Slides: password for slides provided to attendees

Future of Financial Technology: Fintech Ecosystem

What: Future of Financial Technology: The Fintech Ecosystem for STC, Saudi Arabia
When: Tuesday 17th November 2020  
Where: Online Event
Cost: Free
Registration: PRIVATE - for STC Employees only.  
Slides:  The slides are available here and are PASSWORD PROTECTED.  Password has been provided to STC attendees.

Content:
1.  An overview of drivers of Fintech
2.  Examples of Fintech Ecosystems
  • ◦sample of ecosystems maps
3.  Incumbents – digitizing their services & products
4.  Disrupters – the new innovators disrupting traditional financial services
5.  Collaboration
6.  Funding / Investing
7.  Ecommerce and the impact of Covid-19 
8.  Payments and E-Wallets
  • from mobile to apps
  • faster and frictionless payments
  • growth in contactless payments
9.  Distributed Ledger Technology
10.  Defi – Decentralised Finance
11.  Private v Public – Crypto
12.  Telecoms/Techfins
13.  A & Q 


PAST EVENTS
Slides: read below for access to the slides

Regulation: Threat or Opportunity
​Women in Finance Virtual Summit - UK Edition 

What: Regulation: Threat or Opportunity 
When: Tuesday 10th November 2020. 
Where: Online Event
Cost: Free
Registration: Now Closed - https://lastwordmedia.eventscase.com/EN/WIFLondonSummit2020/Agenda
Slides & Video:  Slides available here at Fintech UK.  

Description: Fintech Ireland's Peter Oakes, who is also a Founder of Fintech UK will join this webinar by Women in Finance Virtual Summit on Tuesday 10th November 2020 to present on Regulation: Threat or Opportunity  

Further details: Regulation - Threat or Opportunity?
  • Pre-COVID, what was the impact of heavy regulation, and increasing numbers of watchdogs? 
  • What does the world of financial services regulation look like now, and how do institutions need to be building it into planning?
  • Is increasing regulation creating more risk? What analysis needs to be performed to protect all types of financial organisation?
  • Can we expect further change and shifts from Bank of England governance? 
Slides & Video : read below for access to the slides & video

Global update on fitness & probity, culture & behaviour, and the impact of SEAR

What: Global update on fitness & probity, culture & behaviour, and the impact of SEAR
When: Tuesday 10th November 2020. 
Where: Online Event
Cost: Free
Registration: Now Closed
Slides & Video:  Slides available here.  Video available here.

Description: Fintech Ireland's Peter Oakes, who is also a strategic consultant to Clark Hill, will join this webinar by Clark Hill and The Mizen Group on Tuesday 10th November 2020 for a global update on fitness & probity, culture & behaviour, and the impact of SEAR (Senior Executive Accountability Regime) on the financial services industry. As this industry includes regulated FinTech, the presentation will be of relevance to regulated Irish fintech operating in banking, insurance, MiFID and payments/emoney to name just a few areas.

The line up includes:
We look forward to sharing with you thoughts on senior management in the global financial services industry will walk away with a better understanding of: 
  1. Fitness & probity expectations from the Central Bank 
  2. How RegTech enables firms to assess, embedded, and demonstrate culture & behaviour 
  3. What corporate and personal responsibility financial professionals have now and how this is likely to be expanded in the near future. 
Slides: read below for access to the slides

Regulation: Inhibiter or Enabler of Innovation?

What: Regulation: Inhibiter or Enabler of Innovation? - Guest Presentation for Institute of Bankers, Bank Governance and Regulation Module
When: Thursday 5th November 2020. 
Where: Online Event
Cost: Free
Registration: PRIVATE - for students. 
Slides:  In addition to the students, we are also making the 42 slide deck available to Fintech Ireland email subscribers.  The slides are available here and are PASSWORD PROTECTED. 

If you want the password you must be a FREE subscriber to Fintech Ireland BY JOINING OUR MAILING LIST HERE at https://fintechireland.com/get-involved.html.  Subscribers will be sent the password and anyone who subscribed after we email the password to subscribers will receive the password in our welcome email.  This is another free contribution by Fintech Ireland to an educational institution and its students. 

Presenter: Peter Oakes, Board director of regulated fintech (MiFID, payments and emoney).  Founder of Fintech Ireland, Fintech UK and Fintech Northern Ireland. Former senior central banker and regulator: Director Central Bank of Ireland (Enforcement & AML Supervision), Advisor to Governor & Deputy Governor (Banking Supervision), Saudi Arabia Monetary Authority;  Enforcement Lawyer UK Financial Services Authority (now FCA); and Senior Legal Officer Australian Investments & Securities Commission.  
French Fintech & Retail Tour Tech Tour UK & Ireland 2020 (Powered by Business France.  Supported by Fintech Ireland, Fintech UK & Fintech Northern Ireland)

UPDATE:  Watch the video recording of the event on Youtube (Business France) YouTube (Fintech Ireland) or click here

21/10/2020 Panel - Embedded Finance (video links above)
What is s Embedded Finance, how is it being applied in financial services and other industries and what is the next evolution for Fintech. Fintech Ireland's and Fintech UK's Peter Oakes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteroakes/) moderated an exceptional panel of experts on Embedded Finance as part of the The Fintech Retail Tech Tour UK & Ireland (20th – 22nd October 2020).

The expert panel included:
* Ruth Foxe Blader, Partner Athemis Group (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthblader/);
* Christer Holloman, CEO and Co-Founder at Divido (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christerholloman/);
* Todd Latham, Chief Growth Officer at Currencycloud (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lathamtodd/); and
* Charles Pissavin, Business Development Manager at TransferMate (https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-p-394b2a8b/)

What: French Fintech & Retail Tour Tech Tour UK & Ireland 2020. Powered by Business France.  Supported by Fintech Ireland, Fintech UK & Fintech Northern Ireland. A 3-day event designed to increase the adoption of French technologies in 2 of the most vibrant British & Irish industries: financial services and retail.  The Fintech & Retail Tech Tour UK & Ireland will bring together senior and top executives from banks, insurance companies, brick-and-mortar retailers, e-commerce players and investment & financial-related companies. Following 3 Fintech tours and 1 Retail Tech Tour, this new event will combine these 2 highly innovative sectors in Ireland and the UK, from 19th to 22nd October 2020.

When: Tuesday 19th – 22nd October

Learn More: Contact Business France at https://events-export.businessfrance.fr/ftt-uk-ie/contact/ and Pauline Tapié


Together with Fintech UK (FintechUK.com) and Fintech Northern Ireland (FintechNI.com) Fintech Ireland (FintechIreland.com) is proud to support for our third year now the annual French Fintech & Retail Tech Tour of the UK and Ireland with thanks to our friends at Business France.  When Pauline Tapline, Trade Adviser New Technologies and Innovative Solutions at Business France contacted us, we jumped at the opportunity to throw our support behind the Tour again.   Our Peter Oakes will be one of the Jury Members reviewing the excellent fintech and retail tech companies participating.  Great to see leading Irish fintech TransferMate’s Annabelle Hackett also joining the event.
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The reasons, and the benefit of greater collaboration and ties between Ireland, the UK and France, are obvious:
  • €370 million​ raised by French Fintechs in 2018 
  • 42% of French Fintechs have activities worldwide
  • 10,000 people work in Fintech in France
  • Fintech, Insurtech​ & Regtech​ are the 3 segments driving growth across France’s retail & finance industries
  • €803 million​ raised by 146 French Retail Tech start-ups in 2018 (+40% vs 2017)
 
There is a great line up of French Fintech & Retail Tech Companies on the Tour, including:

                 
Ireland for Fintech – a European home for local and global fintech expansion 
- European Union consultation on a new Digital Finance Strategy / Fintech Action Plan

  • VIDEO: Click video image above or click here
  • SLIDES: Click slide image above or click here (note slides are password protected.  Use password sent to attendees and Fintech Ireland email subscribers on 25 June 2020). Large file 14MB / 76 slides

Attendees and subscribers to Fintech Ireland mailing list were emailed the password to the slide on 25 June 2020. If you are you not in either group, we did not send you the email.  The recording of the webinar is on our YouTube channel and above. If you don't wish to miss future events, subscribe to our email list. If you would like a copy of the slides, sign up to our mailing list and then send us an email to HELLO AT FINTECHIRELAND.COM and we'll you the password to the comprehensive deck of 78 slides.  

What: Ireland for Fintech - a European home for local and global fintech expansion.  The event, which will also cover the consultation for a  new digital finance strategy for Europe / Fintech action plan, will include contributors from payments, regtech, blockchain and the Irish government's Department of Finance.
When: Tuesday 16th June 2020. Start time 2:00pm (Irish/UK time).
Where: Online Event
Cost: Free
Registration: CLOSED https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ireland-for-fintech-eu-consultation-for-new-fintech-action-plan-tickets-109224214566?aff=FIWebsite [As usual we gave our Fintech Ireland subscribers advance notice to register prior to non-subscribers.  If you are not a subscriber, join the email notification list at https://fintechireland.com/get-involved.html.] 
​Required reading:  Did this get your attention?  Suggest that before the webinar or during the webinar (if not already) familiarise yourself with the Consultation on a new digital finance strategy for Europe / Fintech action plan here

Details: The outcomes of this event include:
  • sharing with the audience some of the output from the Fintech Ireland Survey,
  • giving an update on the fintech ecosystem
  • hearing from Irish payments, regtech and blockchain experts about growing international businesses from Ireland, 
  • a brief update on the Ireland for Finance strategy, and
  • as will be discussed during the Panel, the importance of Irish fintech attendees to have their voices heard in Europe by completing the European Commission's Consultation on a new digital finance strategy for Europe / Fintech Action Plan which closes on 26th June.

Agenda:
  • Fintech Ireland Survey Results (interacts with Panel discussion): Peter Oakes, Fintech Ireland and CompliReg
  • Payments - European and Global Innovation from Ireland: Gary Conroy, Chief Product & Commercial Officer, TransferMate Global Payments
  • RegTech – Why is Ireland synonymous with RegTech?: Elizabeth McKeever, Head of Operations, GECKO Governance 
  • Blockchain – what are Ireland’s viable blockchain opportunities / Blockchain & Sustainable Digitisation : Sorcha Mulligan,  Founder, The SME Chain
  • Ireland for Finance Strategy – brief update on strategy and consultation paper: Dr. Paul Ryan, Head of International Finance Division, Department of Finance  
  • Panel discussion on each presenters insights plus a discussion on the EU Consultation Paper and suggestions for audience on completing the consultation moderated by Peter Oakes with Panel Members Elizabeth McKeever, Gary Conroy, Dr Paul Ryan and Sorcha Mulligan.  An outcome of the Panel Session is to encourage firms to complete the EU Consultation, demonstrating why Ireland is a great place for fintech both indigenous and international firms
  • Q&As of course!

*Use of your data*: Please note that attendees' registration information will need be required by Fintech Ireland for the purposes of administering attendance and follow up communications on the event.

Your details will also be recorded for contact about future Fintech Ireland and Fintech UK events and news. And as we use MailChimp, there will be an easy to use unsubscribe link in each email we send.

Other terms and conditions: Please note that we reserve the right to accept, modify and cancel bookings.
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Check out Fintech Ireland's handy authorisation guides for e-money institutions and payment institutions at https://fintechireland.com/fintech-authorisations.html

[first posted by Fintech UK]

Panel: Has the crisis helped companies shift from being product-centric to customer centric, are they ready for consumer of 2021? 

What: Fintech Week Lithuania: Panel: Has the crisis helped companies shift from being product-centric to customer-centric, are they ready for consumer of 2021? 
When: Tuesday 16th June 2020. Start time 9:55am (Irish/UK time) / 11:55am (Lithuania time).
Where: Online Event.   
Cost: Free
Registration: See registration link at https://fintechuk.com/events/covid19-fintech-shift-from-product-to-customer-centric
Details: Fintech UK's Peter Oakes* (Board Director at global fintech / payments business TransferMate) joins an excellent line up of fellow panel members Agnė Selemonaitė, Deputy CEO & Board Member at ConnectPay and Anastasija Oleinika, CEO of TWINO Group in a lively session moderated by Nick Price, Chief Executive of Bright Purple. 

*Peter is also founder of Fintech Ireland, US Fintech, Fintech Cyprus, leading fintech advisory firm CompliReg and a director of several regulated fintech companies including Susquehanna International, Optal Financial Europe and AWM Wealth Advisers) 
E-commerce and Open Finance: Headwinds and Tailwinds 

What: E-commerce and Open Finance: Headwinds and Tailwinds  with Yodlee and Fintech Ireland 
When: Thursday 30th April 2020. Start time 4:00pm (Irish/UK time).
Where: Online Event
Cost: Free
Registration:  https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/webinar-e-commerce-and-open-finance-headwinds-and-tailwinds-tickets-103724863860?aff=FIWebsite  [If you are not on the Fintech Ireland subscriber list, join it at https://fintechireland.com/get-involved.html]

Join our experts Philippa Martinelli, Fintech Advisor / Specialist, Department for International Trade (DIT), Brian Costello, Envestnet|Yodlee, Sean Lee Rice, ClearBank® and Stijn Pieper, Revolut, me and our Master of Ceremonies Holly Weckler, Envestnet | Yodlee for great presentations and insightful thoughts on the Fintech industry, challenges, opportunities and particularly identifying and dealing with headwinds and tailwinds in E-Commerce and Open Finance, especially in the midst of a pandemic. This is a great mix of international fintech, banking and open finance experience from both industry and government. ​

Details: Envestnet|Yodlee  and Fintech Ireland / Fintech UK are excited to partner on our Envestnet|Yodlee second Launchpad virtual event. This event will address the ever changing landscape for FinTech in the UK in relation to E-Commerce and Open Finance. 

As we enter our “new normal”, what is next for FinTech in the UK and globally? Register for our webinar on April 30th at 4PM UK time to hear our fintech community experts from both industry and government discuss the following and more:
  • Current UK FinTech Landscape 
  • Opportunities and Challenges for Scaling Globally for UK FinTech
  • Open Banking vs. Open Finance – what is the difference? Why is it important?
  • Successes and Failures with Open Finance in UK 
  • How is Open Finance benefiting E-Commerce? 
  • Where does the UK sit vis-à-vis its peers globally
  • Advice for companies pursuing Open Banking in UK

Speakers and Panelists:​

Webinar Videos

See below for the recording of the webinar.  The first two videos are Part 1 and Part 2 of the webinar.  The third video is the Linkedin promotional video.
The Fintech Ireland Webinar Series

Webinar #1: The 2020 Fintech Ireland Map Release Thursday 9th April 2020 at 1pm (Irish / UK time)

NB: 180 attendees have registered for this event within one day of its announcement. Don't miss out.  See below on how to register to attend.

What: Fintech Ireland is launching the 2020 Fintech Ireland Map at its first in a series of webinars. We will be joined by Margaret Clancy of TransferMate Global Payments and Tommy Kearns of Xtremepush.
When: Thursday 9th April 2020. Start time 1:00pm (Irish/UK time) for one hour.
Where: Online Event
Cost: Free
Registration:  The link to the Zoom webinar was sent to those who registered via Eventbrite before bookings closed at 10pm on 8th April. The event has proved very popular with close to 180 registered attendees.  If you are keen to attend and didn't register on Eventbrite, click / copy & paste this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5415863818341/WN_KWBUGrhrQrik-I4bzhU3XA 

That link will take you to registration page at Zoom where you will complete your details and thereafter you will receive an email with  your personal link to the webinar (please don't share).

Going forward to receive priority notice of our events, join our mailing list - Subscribe Here. 

In addition to launching the updated Map, which will see the number of fintechs on the Map explode from 180 to well over 200, we will be joined by expert fintech guests to discuss the burgeoning Irish fintech landscape and to get their thoughts on the changes to Irish fintech in the past 12 months and how they see Irish fintechs scaling internationally and how they are dealing with current challenges.
Joining Peter Oakes of Fintech Ireland for the first in our series of Fintech Ireland Webinars are:
The event will cover:
  • release of the updated Fintech Ireland Map
  • webinar and future webinars will include presentations and panel guests, including CEOs and senior executives from a selection of fintech companies appearing on the Map
  • opportunities and challenges facing Irish fintech growing locally and scaling internationally
  • AND MUCH MORE
  • We'll release further details of the 9th April 2020 event next week, including the Agenda and Speakers.
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*Use of your data*: Please note that attendees' registration information will need be required by Fintech Ireland for the purposes of administering attendance and follow up communications on the event.

Your details will also be recorded for contact about future Fintech Ireland and Fintech UK events and news. And as we use MailChimp, there will be an easy to use unsubscribe link in each email we send.

Other terms and conditions: Please note that we reserve the right to accept, modify and cancel bookings.
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Check out Fintech Ireland's handy authorisation guides for e-money institutions and payment institutions at https://fintechireland.com/fintech-authorisations.html
The Fintech Ireland Ecosystem

This is a private presentation for delegates of the STC (Saudi Arabia) to Ireland week of Monday 2nd March 2020.  The slides are password protected for the delegates.  Thanks to DogPatch Labs for reaching out to us to present to the delegation
What: The Fintech Ireland Ecosystem for delegates of STC Mission to Ireland.
When: Wednesday 4th March 2020
Where: DogPatch Labs, The Chq Building, Custom House Quay, North Dock, Dublin 1
Slides: Download slides with password here (password provided to attendees at event)
The Future of E-money - Modulr & Fintech Ireland

Check out Fintech Ireland's handy authorisation guides for e-money institutions and payment institutions at https://fintechireland.com/fintech-authorisations.html

Fully Booked: This event in Dublin has proved hugely popular. We are now fully booked.
Wait List: A wait list is in operation. Those that are subscribers to Fintech Ireland who join the wait list will receive priority if/when tickets become available. Our email list fills 90% of places for events, so you need to be on it to receive advance notice of events.  If you are a subscriber, register for wait list here  - www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-future-of-e-money-with-modulr-fintech-ireland-dublin-ireland-tickets-95466682417.  Please don't show up unannounced if you have not registered for this event.

We are keeping this page up on Eventbrite to assist people register for the wait list and to access the Agenda below. 

** If you can no longer attend, please cancel your registration at this page to free your place for another fintech enthusiast. **
Arrive at 800am for Registration & Networking. 


What: Fintech Ireland is delighted to co-host with Modulr on 'The Future of E-money".
When: Tuesday 3rd March 2020 (Arrive at 800am - Ends at 1000am) in Dublin, Ireland
Where: DogPatch Labs, The Chq Building, Custom House Quay, North Dock, Dublin 1 [Map]
Cost: Free - thanks to Modulr
Registration: The link to the registration page is in the MailChimp email we sent to all of our 1,600 subscribers.  If you don't subscribe to Fintech Ireland you need to!  Subscribe Here. If you are a subscriber check your inbox (and junk mail - how could you!) for the email.  With 1,600 subscribers and just 10 places left, you better move fast to join Modulr and us on Tuesday 3rd March 2020 at DogPatch Labs.

Wait list:  Those that are subscribers to Fintech Ireland who join the wait list will receive priority if/when tickets become available. Register for wait list here  - www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-future-of-e-money-with-modulr-fintech-ireland-dublin-ireland-tickets-95466682417

As at December 2019, the amount of electronic money issued in the euro area was €14 billion up 40% on the same month in 2018.
This phenomenal growth poses the big question of 'What is the Future of E-money'.
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We'll unpack this question with practical insights on the growth and application of e-money with Myles Stephenson, Founder and Chief Executive and John Irwin, General Manager of Modulr, Peter Oakes, Founder of Fintech Ireland and Board Director of Regulated Fintech, J P Galligan, Partner at Clark Hill and Colin Sloan, Senior Manager at FSCom.

​The event will also address:
  • How fintech companies are banks’ biggest challenges when it comes to an automated and instant economy.
  • Regulation of e-money and other fintech in Ireland.
  • Where Modulr fits into the Irish fintech ecosystem.

Agenda:
  • 8-8:30 – Check-in, Networking, Breakfast.
  • 8:30-8:55 – Welcome, Introduction and Update on Fintech Ecosystem in Ireland. Peter Oakes & John Irwin.
  • 9:00 – 9:25 – Overview of emerging payments and where Modulr fits into this space.
  • 9:25 – 9:45 – Panel: The Future of Emoney.  Panel = Myles Stephenson, J P Galligan and Colin Sloan / Chair = Peter Oakes.   
  • 9:45-9:55 – Q&A
  • 9:55 – 10:00 – Wrap up and Thank You. John Irwin.
  • 10:00 – 10:30 – Optional Networking Time.


Check out Fintech Ireland's handy authorisation guides for e-money institutions and payment institutions at https://fintechireland.com/fintech-authorisations.html 

*Use of your data*: Please note that attendees' registration information will need to be shared between Fintech Ireland, Modulr and the venue hosts for the purposes of administering attendance and follow up communications on the event.

Your details will also be recorded for contact about future Fintech Ireland and Fintech UK events and news. And as we use MailChimp, there will be an easy to use unsubscribe link in each email we send.

Other terms and conditions: Please note that we reserve the right to accept, modify and cancel bookings.
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Peter Oakes, Founder, Fintech Ireland and Consultant to Clark Hill on fintech, regtech and financial services regulation is moderating a fantastic panel of experts in Cyprus on Thursday 6th February in at the ACAMS Anti-Financial Crime Symposium.

Peter is moderating a Panel comprising of:
  • Professor George M. Giaglis, Executive Director of the Institute for the Future (IFF) at the University of Nicosia (UNIC), as well as a leading expert on blockchain technology and applications.
  • Kayla Izenman, Research Analyst at the Royal United Services Institute’s Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies
  • Danielle Jukes, Consultant, FINTRAIL
 
We are discussing the hot topic of “Riding the Waves and Staying on the Board: Effectively Mitigating Financial Crime Risks in the Growing Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Industry”

​https://www.acams.org/anti-financial-crime-symposium-cyprus/
Fintech Bridge - Fintech Ireland and FinTech Scotland
** THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, UK **

  • We are developing the agenda over the coming weeks.  We may add additional speakers, sponsors and content in response to the activity this event is creating in Ireland and Scotland.  Thanks to those that have reached out to offer thoughts and sponsorship.
  • We are looking for two fintech/regtechs from Ireland and two fintech/regtechs from Scotland to join us on a panel.  If interested email hello@fintechireland.com. You will need to pay your own way to Glasgow and accommodation (Fintech Ireland is a free network and there is no fee to attendees to join the event) and in return you will get our marketing support and will be showcased on the evening to a great Celtic Fintech audience and fantastic network opportunities. We expect to get receive a good response to this call for fintechs/regtechs, so please get in touch at hello@fintechireland.com ASAP

What: A collaboration between www.FintechIreland.com and www.FinTechScotland.com.  A Fintech Bridge Event in Glasgow Scotland by Fintech Ireland and Fintech Scotland and supported by Fintech UK, Deloitte and Envestnet | Yodlee
When: Thursday 16th January 2020 (530-830pm) in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Where: Deloitte (Glasgow Office) 110 Queen Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 3BX, UK 
​Cost: Hey, we are Fintech Ireland - it's FREE 
Registration: Make your booking here - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/fintech-bridge-fintech-ireland-fintech-scotland-glasgow-scotland-uk-tickets-86359546729
 
​Fintech Ireland (@FintechIreland) and Fintech Scotland (@FintechScotland) are joining effort to create a unique event that brings together two great FinTech communities across the sea and gives you the opportunity to expand your network whilst gaining insight into current innovation trends in two leading global Celtic FinTech hubs.

Agenda:
530pm: Arrive for Registration into Event
600pm: Event starts
  • Welcome
  • Fintech Ireland Presentation (including updates on our Fintech Ireland Survey and the equally famous Fintech Ireland Map)
  • Fintech Scotland Presentation (update on current and future initiatives for Scottish fintech) 
  • A couple of senior industry stakeholder presentations
  • Meet the fintechs/regtechs - 2 x Irish fintechs and 2 x Scottish fintechs will take to the stage to explain their business models, the challenges they are trying to solve with fintech/regtech and their journeys to date.
  • Panel Session 1 (moderated by Fintech Ireland) - Session with the 4 fintechs/regtechs unpacking the points made during their updates, where they see the industry heading and what government and other stakeholders can do more to advance fintech. 
  • Panel Session 2 (moderated by Fintech Scotland) - Session with selection of banks, investors and other senior level stakeholders on where they see fintech/regtech heading, what opportunities they look for when deciding if and how to partner or invest in fintech/regtech initiatives 
  • Networking
​830pm: Formalities and networking conclude (sure we'll find a spot nearby for those that wish to carry on the conversations and new friendships!)

We are working on the program for the event as we type and so stay tuned - more details to follow.

All Fintech Ireland events fill quickly, so reserve your seat today!

*Use of your data*: Please note that attendees' registration information will need to be shared between Fintech Ireland, FinTech Scotland, Fintech UK and other event partners for the purposes of administering attendance.

Your details will also be recorded for contact about future events and news. And as we use MailChimp, there will be an easy to use unsubscribe link in each email we send.
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Other terms and conditions: Please note that we reserve the right to accept, modify and cancel bookings.

Photo Gallery - Merry Fintech Christmas Drinks 
Merry Fintech Christmas Drinks 

With thanks to Envestnet | Yodlee together with its Senior API Jedi, Holly Weckler and the team at Envestnet | Yodlee , Fintech Ireland is delighted to announce an evening of festivities with a Merry Fintech Christmas Drinks on Tuesday 17th December 2019 (600--800pm) at Dogpatch Labs, The Chq Building, Custom House Quay, North Dock, Dublin to celebrate and look back on a great Irish Fintech Year that was 2019.

We'll talk through the results of our famous Fintech Ireland Survey and fingers crossed (if the elves work hard enough) we may be in a position to announce and release the updated (equally famous) Fintech Ireland Map.  Join us and your fintech peers for a lively evening of fun and frivolities as we hit the final countdown for Christmas and New Year

Date: Tuesday 17th December 2019, 600-800pm
Venue: Dogpatch Labs, The Chq Building, Custom House Quay, North Dock, Dublin 1
Sponsors: Envestnet | Yodlee
​Start of Festivities: 600pm
End of Proceedings: 800pm
Cost: Hey, we are Fintech Ireland - it's FREE
REGISTER HERE: www.eventbrite.ie/e/merry-fintech-christmas-drinks-tickets-85808107359

Refreshments and nibbles will be served thanks to our Sponsors Envestnet | Yodlee.

*Use of your data*: Please note that attendees' registration information will need to be shared between Fintech Ireland, Yodlee and DogPatch Labs, and other event Partners for the purposes of administering attendance.

Your details will also be recorded for contact about future events and news. And as we use MailChimp, there will be an easy to use unsubscribe link in each email we send.
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Other terms and conditions: Please note that we reserve the right to accept, modify and cancel bookings.


Photo Gallery - Global Open Banking: Fintechs, Banks & Regulators​
Global Open Banking: Fintechs, Banks & Regulators
** THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE IN LONDON **

Fintech Ireland and Fintech UK are delighted to partner with Envestnet | Yodlee to bring you an evening of insightful fintech presentations and a lively Panel debate on Global Open Banking. We'll host a short presentation followed by a Panel of Experts session. Speakers include:
Date: Tuesday 10th December 2019. 600-830pm
Venue: London & Partners, 6th Floor, 2 More London Riverside, London SE1 2RR, United Kingdom [MAP]
Sponsors: Envestnet | Yodlee
Registration: 600pm (don't be late)
Start of Proceedings: 630pm (sharp)
End of Proceedings: 830pm

REGISTER HERE https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/global-open-banking-fintechs-banks-regulators-tickets-84529021579

Refreshments and nibbles will be served thanks to our Sponsors Envestnet | Yodlee

Open Banking is a hot buzz word right now but what does it mean in a Global Ecosystem? Being a global company, Envestnet | Yodlee under
​stands the importance of the initiative and is bringing together industry experts from all over the world for a lively discussion on what’s happening now, what’s next, and how it impacts the global ecosystem. Join us for networking, drinks, and appetizers to discuss Open Banking and Global FinTech Innovation.

*Use of your data*: Please note that attendees' registration information will need to be shared between Fintech Ireland, Yodlee and London & Partners, and other event partners for the purposes of administering attendance.
Other terms and conditions: Please note that we reserve the right to accept, modify and cancel bookings.
There will be photography and/or filming at this event and your image may be captured by us and used for promotional purposes in print on our website. By registering for the event you are giving us your permission to use your image in this way. If you have any queries about this, however, please email hello@fintechireland.com
Irish Tech Companies: want to do more business in Britain?
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Date: Thursday 14 November 2019
Venue: London and Patrners, London, United Kingdom
Slides:  Click here for our slides
Information:  Our Peter Oakes will discuss "What we're hearing and seeing from Irish fintechs scaling into London"
Registration: https://www.bita.ie/event/detail/seminar--growing-irish-tech-companies-in-the-uk-market-.html

​By the way, Fintech Ireland is a member of the British Irish Trading Alliance.  See ​https://www.bita.ie/search/index/?keyword=fintech+ireland
Fintech Abu Dhabi 2019
Date: Monday 21-Wednesday 23 October 2019
Venue: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre - ADNEC
Registration:  www.eventbrite.ie/e/fintech-state-of-the-global-nation-tickets-73257991625

Our Peter Oakes is to representing Fintech Ireland at Fintech Abu Dhabi 21-23 October 2019.

Big thanks to Allie Laurent and Darren Murphy of Unbound Live for the opportunity to attend & speak at #FintechAbuDhabi.

Abu Dhabi is a thriving innovative fintech centre. This is Fintech Ireland's second of three trips to Abu Dhabi this year.

We had such an excellent trip last time with meetings with government, industry and regulatory experts we have decided to return. If you a UK fintech looking at the opportunities a relationship with Abu Dhabi can deliver, why not join us 21-23 October and take the opportunity to:
  • discuss with us how to establish your #UKFintech business in Abu Dhabi and your Abu Dhabi Fintech company in the UK;
  • network with 5,000 fellow FinTech professionals;
  • attend 2 days of FinTech-focused content;
  • hear from leaders of global fintech companies;
  • update our knowledge on #cybersecurity #regtech #suptech fintech #tonenization #blockchain
  • watch #startups & #scaleups compete in pitch battles;
  • learn about the challenges facing the MENA region; and
  • identify opportunities for #UKFintech.
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There is brilliant support for fintech within the Abu Dhabi Global Market Regulatory Authority. If you're thinking of a regulatory presence in the UAE, make sure you discuss your ambitions with the team there. Richard Teng, Thomas Hirschi, Vishal Sacheendran and Fraser Brown

www.fintechabudhabi.com
Photo Gallery - Fintech: State of the (Global) Nation 
Fintech: State of the (Global) Nation
Date: Tuesday 24th September. 600-800pm
Venue: Dogpatch Labs, The Chq Building, Custom House Quay, North Dock, Dublin
Sponsors: Envestnet | Yodlee
​Registration: 600pm (don't be late)
Start of Proceedings: 630pm (sharp)
End of Proceedings: 800pm
Cost: Hey, we are Fintech Ireland - it's FREE
Registration:  www.eventbrite.ie/e/fintech-state-of-the-global-nation-tickets-73257991625

Fintech Ireland is delighted to partner with Envestnet | Yodlee to bring you an evening of insightful fintech presentations and a lively Panel debate on the status of Fintech in Ireland and internationally. We'll host two short presentations and a Panel of Experts session.
  • Holly Weckler, Senior API FinTech Jedi at Envestnet | Yodlee (yes, that is Holly's job title!) will present on US perspectives on international trade and will give the audience an introduction to Envestnet | Yodlee and its plans for Ireland and Europe. Holly will also address how financial services incumbents are responding to ever increasing number of disruptors and what the international fundraising scene looks like for Fintech.
  • Peter Oakes, Founder of Fintech Ireland will provide a review of Fintech in 2019 thus far and will read the tea leaves for Fintech opportunities and challenges 2020-2025. Fintech Ireland will also release data from its ongoing Survey and explain, using the famous Fintech Ireland Map, who is doing what in the Irish Fintech scene and how & where Irish Fintech is planning to scale.
  • Following the two presentations, Holly Weckler will moderate a Panel of Experts including Lizzy Hayashida, Co-Founder of Change Donations and Jon Bayle, Founder of Deposify. The Panel will unpack and explore the presentation topics, and will also throw-in a number of additional insights into the mix based on what they are seeing and experiencing when doing business internationally.
Master of Ceremonies: Dave Anderson, Fintech Ireland and Product Guy at Supply Finance
Refreshments and nibbles will be served thanks to our Sponsors Envestnet | Yodlee.

*Use of your data*: Please note that attendees' registration information will need to be shared between Fintech Ireland, Yodlee and DogPatch Labs, and other event Partners for the purposes of administering attendance.
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Other terms and conditions: Please note that we reserve the right to accept, modify and cancel bookings.  
 
4th Annual Blockchain for Finance 2019 EU
Date: 7th-9th October 2019 
Venue: Raddisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin 2 [Map here]
Brochure: Download the Brochure now for the full speaker line-up, agenda, audience analysis and the Fintech Ireland discounted registration rates at - http://bit.ly/2HdHCjH​
Discount Code:  If you are asked for the discount code during registration, use discount code - FINRE10

Key Features for BFC EU 2019:

  • 300+ SENIOR LEVEL DELEGATES from banks, insurance companies, stock exchanges, fintechs, tech companies & blockchain tech companies
  • 50+ EXPERT SPEAKERS discussing latest advancements ripe for disruption including payments, capital markets, trade finance & digital identity
  • 15+ LIVE DEMO STATIONS showcasing the leading technical solutions transforming financial services ​
  • LATEST TECH TRENDS Explore key technologies disrupting financial services such as DLT/blockchains, AI/machine learning, big data, cloud & more
  • INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS ​hosted by Deloitte helping you to get to grips with the basics of coding 
  • VIP PRE-CONFERENCE DRINKS EVENING Join us at Deloitte’s Blockchain Lab for more content and networking on the evening of October 7th
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Ireland China Financial Forum Breakfast Briefing

Event: Ireland China Financial Forum Breakfast Briefing (Ireland China Business Association & Bank of Ireland) 
Date: Wednesday 11th September 2019 
Time: 08.00am - 10.00am  
Venue: Bank of Ireland
Details: Peter Oakes of Fintech Ireland is doing a Q&A with Enterprise Ireland's Head of Financial Services & FinTech, Asia-Pacific​, Mo Harvey, discussing the fintech ecosystem and fintech opportunities in Ireland and China.
Attendance:  To attend, you need to contact the Ireland China Business Association at http://irelandchina.org/contact-us/

The event will be opened by Paul Ryan, Head of International Finance Division, Department of Finance. Attendees will receive a China market update, followed by panel discussion on fintech, funds and financial services.

Slides from the Event - click here (there is no password to open or save the slides)
Enterprise Ireland's Guides - Mainland China and Hong Kong, China 
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Event: Choose New Jersey 
Date: Monday 8th July 2019 
Time: 1100am - 2.00pm  
Venue: J.P. Morgan, Dublin, Ireland
Details: Peter Oakes of Fintech Ireland presenting on the Irish fintech ecosystem and opportunities for them in New Jersey.
CLICK HERE FOR SLIDES 
Event: French Fintech Tour
Date: Thursday 4th July 2019 
Time: Full day 
Venue: LinkedIN Campus, Dublin, Ireland
Details: Peter Oakes of Fintech Ireland presenting on Irish and French fintech ecosystems. 
CLICK HERE FOR SLIDES ​
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Event: Banking Litigation Forum
Date: Friday 25th May 2019 
Time: Full day 
Venue: Leman Solicitors, Dublin, Ireland
Details: Peter Oakes of Fintech Ireland presenting on regulation, compliance and regtech. 

Thanks to Ronan McGoldrick, Partner, Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team at Leman Solicitors for the invitation to talk on regulation, compliance and regtech, which a focuss on senior manager accountability across the globe in financial services and culture. ​

CLICK HERE FOR SLIDES 
Event: FS DUBLIN FORUM (www.FSDublin.com) Breakfast.  In conversation -  Alastair Lukies, CBE (Chair of Motive Partners, Chair of the Fintech Alliance and the UK Prime Minister's Business Ambassador for Fintech) and Peter Oakes (Founder, Fintech Ireland and FintechUK.com)
Date: Thursday 23rd May 2019 
Time: Breakfast Forum 07:30-1030am 
Venue: Stephens Green Hibernian Club, 9 Stephens Green, Dublin 2
Registration: Registration Closed.  See media coverage about the event here

The event is for senior decision-makers and professionals working in Banking, Insurance, FinTech, Asset Management, Financial Services, Investment companies and financial departments.  It’s a free event for senior financial services professionals.

FS DUBLIN Forum is an event that gathers together financial services leaders to discuss and debate the ever-evolving Fintech industry and how these evolutions will affect the industry in Ireland as a global financial services hub.​

​See media coverage about the event here
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Event: 7th NEXGEN PAYMENTS FORUM - Innovation in a disruptive digital economy 
Date: Thursday 9th May to Friday 10th May 2019 
Time: Full day each day
Venue: Grand Hotel Excelsior, Valetta, Malta
Registration: Full details of Speakers, Partners, Agenda and how to book here

The Qube NEXTGEN Payments Forum has become a leading forum for the exchange of practical and thought provoking dialogue and challenge for innovative fintech, payments and regtech and policy makers, central banks and regulators. Our Peter Oakes has again been invited to chair a number of Panel and Challenger Sessions at the event.  Take your seat next to a diverse mix of professionals - institutional members, policymakers, executives from leading corporations, Bankers, Fintechs and Merchants, gathering for two days to explore every aspect of the way we pay. ​
Event: Fintech Ireland trade mission to Abu Dhabi
Date: Tuesday 30th April to Thursday 2nd June 2019
Time: Full day each day
Venue: Abu Dhabi
Details: Contact us at hello@fintechireland.com.

Fintech Ireland is continuing its international tour of hot fintech hubs. After the successful launch of Fintech Cyprus (www.fintechcyprus.com) and before we go to Malta for QUBE Events and Fintech Malta (www.fintechmalta.com) on 8-10 May, we are heading to Abu Dhabi. We will be in Abu Dhabi from Tuesday 30th April for meetings with the fintech community and the people including the Government and regulators which are enabling the growth of Fintech in Abu Dhabi.

If you are an Irish or a UK fintech firm (we are www.fintechuk.com too), looking to learn more about Abu Dhabi or an Abu Dhabi finserv or fintech looking to learn more about Ireland's (or UK's) ecosystem, get in contact with us ASAP as the diary for the visit is filling fast. We believe that there are great opportunities for collaboration.

Did you know: Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is an important strategic partner of innovation and fintech and is also Abu Dhabi’s award winning International Financial Centre and business hub, that is ranked #1 FinTech Hub in MENA? This is a great achievement by many in Abu Dhabi including Mr Richard Teng, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Services Regulatory Authority of ADGM and his team.

Announcement of Visit on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6526139288231378944
 Event: Update on the Irish Fintech Ecosystem for Advantage Austria
Date: Thursday 25th April 2019
Time: 0900-1200 noon
Venue: Guinness Enterprise Centre, Dublin 8, Ireland
Details: Peter Oakes of Fintech Ireland is prenting an update on the Irish Fintech Ecosystem to delegates of the Advantage Austria.  

** SLIDES NOW AVAILABLE HERE ** This file is password protected.  Password has been given to delegates

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Event: 6th NEXGEN PAYMENTS FORUM - Innovation in a disruptive digital economy 
Date: Thursday 4th April to Friday 6th April 2019 
Time: Full day each day
Venue: Park Lane Resort & Spa Limassol, Cyprus
Registration: Full details of Speakers, Partners, Agenda and how to book here

The Qube NEXTGEN Payments Forum has become a leading forum for the exchange of practical and thought provoking dialogue and challenge for innovative fintech, payments and regtech and policy makers, central banks and regulators. Our Peter Oakes has again been invited to chair a number of Panel and Challenger Sessions at the event.  Continuing a proven winning formula, Peter will be co-chairing the two day event with Robert Courtneidge, CEO of Moorwand. 
Don't despair - there are a number of events (at least 6) which will be involved with over the coming two months.  We will add them to this section very shortly.


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** SLIDES NOW AVAILABLE HERE **

Event: The Future of Fintech 
Date: Friday 29th March 2019 
Time: 1020 to 1040am
Venue: DCU Alpha Innovation Campus, 11 Old Finglas Rd, Botanic, Glasnevin, Co. Dublin
Cost: Fintech Ireland is not charging for its time to prepare, deliver and make available its slides nor is its expenses covered by the organiser.  The organiser may be charging a fee.
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IMPACT OF BREXIT ON IRISH FINANCIAL SERVICES

​** SLIDES NOW AVAILABLE HERE **

Date: Wednesday 20th March 2019 
Time: 12:00 to 1:15pm
Venue: Stephen's Green Hibernian Club, 9 Stephen's Green Dublin 2, Ireland  [Location]
Cost: FREE! This is a complimentary event from the This is a complimentary event from the Stephen’s Green Hibernian Club.
Registration:  CLICK HERE

​SLIDES NOW AVAILABLE HERE

What Will Be Covered? Impact of Brexit on Irish Financial Services. This event is for C-Suite professionals of financial services companies and fintech firms.  The audience will comprise of banks, insurers, MiFID, payments, telecoms and regtech professionals whose businesses will be impacted by Brexit. 

Fintech Ireland is delighted to announce that Peter Oakes has been invited by Ray Mooney, General Manager of Ireland’s prestigious Stephen’s Green Hibernian Club to present to its members and guests on Impact of Brexit on Irish Financial Services at a particular historic time in the Brexit negotiations between the United Kingdom and the European Union on Tuesday 20th March from 12noon to 1:15pm.  This is a complimentary event for SGHC members and their guests.


1200: Arrival & Registration & Networking
1200-1230: Express soup & sandwiches served until 1230pm
1230-1300: Presentation by Peter Oakes on Impact of Brexit on Irish Financial Services
1230-1315: Questions & Answers

This is a complimentary event for SGHC members and their guests

Optional full lunch available for after the presentation.  Advance bookings essential.  To make a booking for the optional lunch, please contact Sharon Walshe, Executive for Membership and Club Events, SGHC Ph +353 1 673 0205 Email sharon@sghc.ie


*Please note that the Stephen’s Green Hibernian Club reserve the right to accept, modify and cancel bookings and that attendees' registration information will need to be shared between Fintech Ireland and the Stephen’s Green Hibernian Club for the purposes of administering attendance.

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Date: Tuesday 12th March 2019 
Time: 09:00 to 2:00 pm
Venue: Citywest Hotel, Garters Ln, Saggart, Co. Dublin, D24 KF8A, Ireland  [Map]
Cost: FREE!
Registration:  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER USING THE FINTECH IRELAND AFFILIATE LINK
What Sectors Will Be Covered? Fund/Asset Managers, Banks, Credit Unions, Insurance
Who Should Attend? Risk Managers/Officers, Compliance Managers/Officers, CEO’s, Board Members/Directors, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Anyone with Risk or Regulatory Responsibilities

Our Peter Oakes is speaking at Regtech 2019 - The Regulatory Climate on 12 March.  The event is hosted by ​ViClarity and its strategic partners The Mizen Group.  ViClarity was named as one of the World’s Most Innovative RegTech Companies in the REGTECH 100 list complied by FinTech Global and RegTech Analyst. The REGTECH 2019 – The Regulatory Climate conference will bring you the latest in the Financial Services Regulatory and Tech climate.
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 With thanks to Siobhan O'Shea, Director CPL for arranging our much appreciated sponsors - CPL

The event attendee ceiling is 110 persons.  We are no just over 100 registrations. If you don't register soon, you will need to join the waiting list. If you subsequently need to cancel, attendance please cancel through your Eventbrite registration.

Date: Tuesday 26th February 2019 
Time: 12:00 noon to 5:30 pm
Venue: First Data Global Research & Development Centre, Stereame, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, E45 WF84, Ireland [Map]
Cost: FREE!
Registration:  An email with registration details was sent with the registration link to all Fintech Ireland subscribers.  Once our member network has had an opportunity to register, we will place a registration link on this page if we have sufficient capacity.  If you are not on our subscriber list, you may miss the opportunity to attend our very popular and informative fintech and regtech community events.  If you are not on the list, get on it here. 

Details: Fintech Ireland is delighted to announce our first event for 2019.  Thanks to Peter O'Halloran, Fintech Ireland Collaborator, for conceiving and leading this excellent initiative.

What: Fintech Ireland: Munster’s thriving Fintech Scene
When: Tuesday 26th February 2019, 12 noon to 5:30 pm. 
Why: Munster is home to many international and indigenous fintech and regtech companies.  Its attraction as a location of choice is evident from examples such as international financial services giant First Data establishing its Research and Development Centre in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary; Fexco a multi-faceted indigenous fintech HQed in Co. Kerry; and Kyckr a leading indigenous regtech born in Co. Waterford.  Munster's popularity among international and regional start-ups is growing at a tremendous rate.  We'll be joined by many innovative and thriving fintech and regtech companies which owe their success to the counties of Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford.  And we'll hear from an excellent range of speakers who have a deep understanding of the opportunities and benefits of scaling your international or indigenous fintech and regtech business from Munster within Ireland and globally. That's Why Munster!

Agenda

Registration & Networking – [12.00-13.00]

Welcome [13.00-13.10] Peter O’Halloran (Collaborator, Fintech Ireland)
o   Welcome and event overview

Financial Services – Maeve MConnon, SVP, International Financial Services Division, IDA [13.10 -13.40]
o   Financial Services outlook
o   Focus on Munster
o   Brexit
 
Fintech Ireland Scene – Peter Oakes (Founder, Fintech Ireland) [13.40 -14.10]
o   What does Ireland’s Fintech ecosystem look like, how is it evolving & opportunities
o   Focus on Munster

First Data in Nenagh – Dr. Christopher Mascaro (General Manager, R&D, First Data) [14.10 -14.40]
o   Establishing First Data’s Global R&D Centre in Nenagh
o   R&D progress update

Panel Session: Scaling Fintech from Munster [14.40-15.10]
o   Indigenous Irish Fintechs scaling internationally from Munster
o   Scaling internationally with European Headquarters in Munster

Moderator: Peter Oakes
Panellists: John Kiely (Chief Commercial Officer, Fexco), Ben Cronin (Founder & Chief Data Officer, Kyckr), Pat Carroll (Enterprise & Community Manager, Munster, BOI), Siobhan O’Shea (Director, CPL)

Panel Session: Incubators – Private support for start-ups [15.10 -15.40]
o   What specific Fintech sectors are investors looking at now?
o   Venture Capital and private equity investment insights
o   Market trends and challenges


Moderators:  Peter O’Halloran
Panellists: Aisling O’Neill, (Centre Manager, ArcLabs), Paul Healy (Innovation Centre Manager, Rubicon), Eamon Curtin (Director, Ignite UCC), Paul Dillon (Director of Technology Transfer, UL)
 
 
Fintech Showcase: 3 Fintechs / 5 minutes each [15.40-16.00]
Presenter: Peter O’Halloran (Collaborator, Fintech Ireland)
Fintechs: Alan Meaney (CEO, FundsRecs), Mark Griffin (Business Development Director Ireland, Global Shares), Kevin Moran (CFO, Servisbot)
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Fintech Showcase: Poll Voting Results and Prize Awards [16.00-16.20]
Prize Presenters: Deirdre Cannon (First Data Ireland Graduate Programme) & Kenlyn Klamper (Director, R&D Operations, First Data).

Wrap up [16.20-16.30] – Peter O’Halloran (Collaborator, Fintech Ireland).
First Data R&D Centre tour (optional): [16.30-16.45]
Post Event Networking & First Data R&D Centre office tour: [16.30-17.30]

*Please note that priority attendees for this event are fintech and regtech firms from Munster.  We reserve the right to accept, modify and cancel bookings. 

*Please note that attendees' registration information will be need to be shared between Fintech Ireland and First Data, and other event Partners for the purposes of administering attendances. 
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Excellent session this morning Peter and very to the point! We are currently embarking on the exercise with the CBI so all of your points rang very true! Thanks Daniel"- example of the excellent feedback received from our 13th November 2018 Brexit & Ireland event in London, UK.
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Date: Tuesday 13th November 2018 
Time: 08:00 to 11:00am
Venue: Cicero Group at 10 Old Bailey, London EC4M 7NG, United Kingdom [Map]
Cost: None - its FREE!
Registration:  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON OUR EVENTBRITE PAGE   
Details: Fintech Ireland together with other lead partners, Clark Hill, Cicero Group and CompliReg are delighted to announce the BREXIT IRELAND: Establishing an Authorisation in Ireland (Fintech, Emoney & PSD firms) event to be held at the offices Cicero Group, London on Tuesday 13th November 2018. 

We have reached full capacity for this event.  We had a fantastic response.  To join the waiting list - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON OUR EVENTBRITE PAGE 

** Payment Services, EMoney and Banking do not fall within the EU areas of equivalence and therefore there is no direct access for these companies into the EU.  Once the United Kingdom leaves the EU, UK regulated firms in these sectors will need an authorisation in the EU to continue their services and passporting (source: European Commission).  The UK is proposing to allow EEA PSD and Emoney firms to 'passport' into the UK under a temporary permissions regime, BUT THIS DOES NOT ALLOW THE OPPOSITE - i.e. UK regulated PSD and Emoney firms have no permanent or temporary arrangement to 'passport' across the EEA (source:  not covered in the UK European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 nor proposed amendments to the UK Payment Services Regulations 2017 and the UK Electronic Money Regulations 2011)** 

The BREXIT IRELAND: Establishing an Authorisation in Ireland (Fintech, Emoney & PSD firms) event will explain the benefits of establishing a presence, and obtaining a regulatory authorisation, in Ireland. The format of the event will include presentations and panel sessions examining, in a practical manner:
  • an Update on Brexit, focusing on the impact Brexit will have on passporting of UK regulated financial services throughout the EEA and the passporting into the United Kingdom by EEA regulated financial services firms;
  • the Process for authorisation by the Central Bank of Ireland for Fintech companies (focused on PSD, EMoney and MiFID); and
  • Getting Brexit Ready for establishment in Ireland, covering: (i) navigating the Irish landscape, business and regulatory regimes; (ii) key business set-up issues (legal, accounting and physical presence); (iii) local talent pool and employment law issues; (iv) case studies - hearing from fintech businesses that have set up in Ireland from both overseas and locally; and (v) Irish government initiatives supporting local and international fintech companies establishing in, and scaling from, Ireland. 

Fintech Ireland is one of the most trusted fintech networks in Ireland and globally on the topic of Irish fintech. We are delighted to be showcasing the benefits of having an Irish regulated presence to UK regulated Fintech companies together with the following international professionals:​
​These experts will be on hand to explain the 'how, what & why' to Fintech companies in the United Kingdom for establishing in, and scaling internationally from, Ireland.  We'll be announcing other Partners who will contribute inform content on legal and practical issues on Brexit and why Ireland should be at the top spot of your European short list. 
​​Did you know that:
  • Payment Services, EMoney and Banking do not fall within the EU areas of equivalence and therefore there is no direct access for these companies into the EU.  Once the United Kingdom leaves the EU, UK regulated firms in these sectors will need an authorisation in the EU to continue their services and passporting (source: European Commission)
  • The UK temporary permissions regime does not allow UK regulated PSD and Emoney firms to enjoy any temporary arrangements to 'passport' across the EEA (source:  not covered in the UK European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 nor the proposed amendments to the UK Payment Services Regulations 2017 and the UK Electronic Money Regulations 2011)
  • UK Financial Professionals Increasingly Expect "Hard" Brexit (source: WealthBriefing.com)
  • Every demographic in the UK believes that a 'no deal Brexit' is more likely than not (source: Independent.co.uk)
  • The UK government's trade secretary believes that Britain is now odds-on to crash out of the bloc without a deal (source: FT.com)
  • Post Brexit, UK regulated fintech, banks, emoney firms and payments services firms will no longer benefit from authorisation to provide those services and activities in the Union (they will lose the so-called "EU passport") (source: EC Notice to Stakeholders, 8 February 2008).
  • UK firms will therefore require a home state authorisation in an EU Member State, such as Ireland, to continue to passport their services across the European Union and to continue to remain attractive to their non-EU based clients which depend upon a frictionless service when transacting in Europe (source: FACT)
  • Ireland’s top judge, Chief Justice of Ireland Justice Frank Clarke, has said the country could become a safe haven for international disputes after Brexit, becoming the only full common law country in the European Union after Brexit as it is fully integrated into the European legal order, which could be a “significant advantage” (source ITV.com) [Ed - This provides UK firms using UK common law based contracts the comfort and certainty of aligned thinking on principles of law including interpretation and dispute resolution in Ireland].

​Register at Eventbrite by clicking this link: BREXIT IRELAND: Establishing an Authorisation in Ireland (Fintech, Emoney & PSD firms)


*Please note that priority attendees for this event are regulated UK FCA Fintech Companies.  We reserve the right to accept, modify and cancel bookings. 

*Please note that attendees' registration information will be need to be shared between Fintech Ireland and CompliReg, and other event Partners for the purposes of administering attendances. 
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5th NPF & Regtech Leaders Forum

Discount Code: If you would like to enquire about a discount code for my network, email us at peter@qubevents.com
Date: Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd October 2018 
Time: Day 1 = Full Day / Day 2 = 1/2 Day 
Venue: Stanhope Hotel -Brussels
Registration:  http://qubevents.com/content/speaker-lineup / https://join.qubevents.com/peter-oakes/
Discounts:  Contact the Team by my email peter@qubevents.com or visit http://qubevents.com/content/contact-us-0 and include in the message box that you are my contact.  The team will confirm your details with me for any available discount. ​
 
Bringing together the key market players including Regulators, Compliance and Payments executives with leading solution providers and technology experts in an intimate and dynamic two-day event format - the 5th NPF & Regtech Leaders Forum 2018 will capture the current ecosystem by placing technology at the heart of the compliance and payments discussions, to raise industry standards while fostering innovation and strategic collaborations.
 
As an invitation-only forum, each participant is handpicked and attendance is offered only to qualified attendees, ensuring a unique gathering of key industry stakeholders.
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Fintech Ireland in New York (12th-15th October)
Date: Monday 15th October 2018 
Time: 08:00 to 09:30am (NYC time of course!)
Venue: Regus - Times Square, New York, New York City, USA 
Cost: None - its FREE!
Registration:  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON OUR EVENTBRITE PAGE   

Details: While we are checking out some new blockchain applications moving from stealth to production mode shortly, a few wealthtech opportunities and catching up with peers in the in USA fintech scene we thought we'd gauge the appetite on short notice for an event in New York for a morning seminar on Irish Fintech in the USA and the opportunities for USA fintech to establish in Ireland given the challenges and uncertainty of Brexit.

Fintech Ireland is one of the most trusted fintech networks in Ireland and globally on the topic of Irish fintech.

​In November (Tuesday 13th) we are holding a flagship event in London, United Kingdom on BREXIT IRELAND: Establishing an Authorisation in Ireland (Fintech, Emoney & PSD firms) which you may wish to check out too. 
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Blockchain for Finance 2018 EU
Date: Day 2 - 4th October 2018 
Time: 08:30 to 18:00
Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin 4, Ireland 
Registration: Register here -  https://blockchain.fintecnet.com/brochure.html   
When you register, ask the organisers for the 10% discount by saying you are part of the Fintech Ireland network!

Peter Oakes, Founder of Fintech Ireland to chair Day 2 (4th October 2018) of the Blockchain for Finance 2018 EU 

Click Here for Fintech Ireland Chairperson Slides
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Blockchain and Financial Markets
Date: Wednesday 3rd October 2018 
Time: 07:30 to 09:30am
Venue: Murex_Group Office - 160 Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4.
Cost: None - its FREE!
Registration: Register here -  https://bit.ly/2xptkrp    

Peter Oakes, Founder of Fintech Ireland to present on Blockchain Applications in Finance and the Impact of Regulations at the French Ireland Chamber of Commerce's event on Blockchain and Financial Markets organised by the Chambers ICT Working Group.  Other speakers include Mathieu Gorge, Niamh O'Connell, Laurent Marochini and Stella Clarke.

Click Here for Fintech Ireland Slides
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FINTECH OPPORTUNITIES IN AUSTRALIA - COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA, AUSTRADE & FINTECH IRELAND
All 50+ places for this event have been taken. We sent the invitation to people on our mailing list.  If you are not on the mailing list you may miss out on our next event it.  Join it HERE .  If you are on the wait list we'll inform of a cancellation in order of names on the wait list. See our Linkedin post at https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6407114580211888128 

​Date: Wednesday 30th May 2018 
Time: 15:00-17:30
Venue: Offices of Taxback/TransferMate, 14 Stephen's Green, Dublin 2
Cost: None - its FREE!
Registration: We are using a private page on EventBrite for registration​. Subscribers to our mailing list will receive an email to the registration page.  If you are not on our mailing list, join it at https://fintechireland.com/get-involved.html. There is limited capacity.  We also need to hold places for guests of Commonwealth Bank, Austrade and the Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce. If we can open up our registration to people not on our mailing list we will update this page. We reserve the right to approve any and all registrations received. 

Format: Short Presentations and Panel Discussions with Case Studies, plus Q&A from Commonwealth Bank, AusTrade, Fintech Ireland and case studies from Irish fintech and regtech companies which have entered the Australian market.  The Commonwealth Bank will be represented by its Head of Innovation Lab, London – Supun King-Jayawardana, Austrade by its Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner – Mr David Watson.  The event will be chaired by and panel sessions moderated by the Founder of Fintech Ireland – Mr Peter Oakes.  We will be announcing the Fintech and Regtech firms to be showcased shortly, as well as our Panel Discussion members.

Fintech Ireland is exceptionally pleased to announce this unique event on Fintech opportunities in Australia with Commonwealth Bank & AusTrade.  Thanks to support from the Australian Embassy to Ireland and the Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce. A number of Irish regtech and fintech companies have expanded into Australia over recent years, and we are also seeing Australian finserv and fintech companies setting up their European HQs in Ireland. 

Thanks to TaxBack and TransferMate for the use of their meeting rooms for this excellent event.

CLICK HERE to continue to the dedicated web-page for "Fintech Opportunities in Australia - Commonwealth Bank, Austrade & Fintech Ireland"

[Note: We reserve the right to approve any and all registrations received. Priority will be given to Fintech Ireland subscribers and guests of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Austrade, the Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce and the Australian Embassy to Ireland]
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4th NEXTGEN PAYMENTS FORUM - LIMASSOL, CYPRUS
​Date & Venue: Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd May 2018, Limassol, Cyprus
Start time: 8:00am to 5.00pm (Day 1) & 0800am to 100pm (Day 2) 
Website: http://qubevents.com/content/agenda​ 

Our Peter Oakes, Founder of Fintech Ireland and Non-Executive Director, TransferMate, is event Chairman for the 4th Nextgen Payments Forum in Limassol, Cyprus.  Join all the attendees for a world class payments event in a beautiful and stunning location on the Mediterranean. Contact the QUB Events team at http://qubevents.com/content/contact-us-about-4th-npf2018 for more information.

Speakers include:
  • Michael Salmony, Chairman, CAPS (Convenient Access to PSD2 Services) Executive Adviser, equensWorldline SE - PSD2 and Open Banking: Unleashing opportunities for innovation and digital transformation
  • Vikas Munshi, Lead Platform Architect data analytics & machine learning, ING Nederlands - Security across the payments industry: New technology and methods in cyber defence
  • Paul Alfing, Senior Consultant Retail, Payments Advisory Group - Analysing the value of data and harnessing its capabilities in ecommerce
  • Gert Heynderickx, Legal Counsel and Company Secretary, European Payments Council (EPC) - An instant future: Enabling innovation through real-time payments
  • Dr. Theodosis Mourouzis, Research Fellow, UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies (UCL CBT) -  The standardization of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)
  • Victor Dostov, President, Russian Electronic Money and Remittance Association (REMA) - The future of e-payments: latest updates from REMA
  • Alexis Evangelou, Digital Business Solutions Manager, Iron Mountain Cyprus - Remain compliant and take control of your incoming payment processes
  • Aleksi Grym, Head of Digitalisation, Bank of Finland - An exploration of trends within payments and digital transformation of the industry
  • Graeme Paton, Chief Technology Officer, EmexGo - Insights into what the modern user of online banking/payments expects of providers
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FOW TRADING DUBLIN - DUBLIN
​Date & Venue: Wednesday 3rd May 2018, Dublin
Start time: 8:00am to 2:00pm 
Website: https://globalinvestorgroup.com/event/22/fow-trading-dublin 

Our Peter Oakes, Founder of Fintech Ireland, is moderating the session on "Brexit: the challenges and opportunities for Ireland".  The Speakers on the Panel are a powerhouse of industry knowledge.  Kudos to them for agreeing to join a Panel on such a challenging and emotive topic!

Moderator: Peter Oakes, Non-Executive Director, Fintech and Regtech Companies 

Speakers:
  • Paul Lack, CEO, Met Facilities 
  • Christian Donagh, Partner, Matheson 
  • Bruneau Joseph, Non-Executive Director, FC Stone 
  • Kieran Donoghue, Global Head of International Financial Services, Strategy & Public Policy, IDA
  • Brian Hayes, Member, European Parliament
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Brexit clearly brings both significant challenges and opportunities for financial centres in the EU27 countries. On the one hand, London-based firms will be looking to establish operations in the EU to mitigate any risk of regulatory deadlock. But on the other, access to infrastructure and services in the City of London could be interrupted for EU firms. This panel will look at the opportunities for Ireland and how to mitigate any Brexit-related risk.

- What more can Ireland do to attract financial services businesses from the UK?
- What is the risk for Irish firms from Brexit? 
- What does the future landscape post-Brexit look like?​
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A copy of Bruneau Joseph (Non-Executive Director, FC Stone) excellent BREXIT presentation is available here.

Bruneau's contact details appear inside the presentation.
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BLOCKCHAIN SUMMIT - AMSTERDAM
Date & Venue: Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th May 2018, Amsterdam
Start time: All Day Event Over Two Days

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The Evolution of Irish Fintech
Presentation to a European Bank
​Date: Thursday 26th April 2018
Slides - Click here

This is an abridged presentation Peter Oakes gave to a European Bank at an in-house event. The bank is not identified. 
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NEXTGEN PAYMENTS FORUM 2018 - MALTA
Date & Venue: Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th February 2018, Malta
Start time: All Day Event Over Two Days
Website: http://qubevents.com/content/peteroakes  
Discount Code: https://qubevents.yapsody.com/event/index/169751?disc_coupon=FintechIreland
SLIDES: Click here for Slides

Insightful Presentations + Influential Contacts + Focused Meetings 
 
This premier payments event is now in its third year and our Peter Oakes has the honour of chairing two great days in Malta for this premium gathering for senior executives involved in financial transactions and payments operations.
 
To enable seamless transactions and achieve operational excellence in today’s digital world, it becomes crucial for business executives to rethink the “way we pay” and adapt to evolving consumers habits while ensuring compliant, safe and simplified processes.
 
Bringing together experts, regulators and senior representatives from the European banking and merchant industries with leading solution providers in an intimate and dynamic event format, the Forum captures the current industry ecosystem, placing payments at the heart of the conversation to further advance strategic industry collaborations.
 
Meet the senior decision makers and industry shakers that are shaping the market and leading the way in determining the future of payments.
 
The 3rd Nextgen Payments Forum 2018 is a two-day event comprising of an interactive conference model, formal and informal networking activities as well as a focused meeting platform where attendees gather to share their best practices and business solutions. 
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MANX STATE OF THE NATION 2018
Date: Friday 2nd February 2018
Venue: Isle of Man
Start time: All Day Event
Topic: "Customer due diligence – today and tomorrow"

***Slides by Peter Oakes on CDD Past and Present here - 20180202-peter-oakes-presentation-aicp-cdd-past-future-final-16-9-secured.pdf***

Thanks to the Alliance of Isle of Man Compliance Professionals, Sinead O'Connor and Graeme Snape for the invite to present.  Looking forward to Friday 2 February 2018 for MANX State of the Nation 2018 conference for the Alliance of Isle of Man Compliance Professionals (http://www.aicp.im/).  Speaking along side Bradley Bismark, Head of Financial Crime Compliance, HSBC on "Customer due diligence – today and tomorrow".

To help set the tone of the importance which regulators place on preventing and detecting economic crime, I will reference the recent report by John Byrne and team at Corlytics.  The below is a snapshot only from the Corlytics Barometer - Economic Crime report (H2 2017). Read precursor at https://lnkd.in/eQTir3b 

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The Future of Regtech (Enterprise Ireland Event)
Date: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Venue: DogPatch Labs, Dublin, Ireland
Start time: 11:15am
Duration: Approx 45 minutes (30 minutes for panel discussion with 15 minutes Q&A)

Peter Oakes, Founder of Fintech Ireland will moderate an all star cast of RegTech Experts:
 
Panel:
Geraldine Gibson – CEO, AQMetrics
John Byrne – CEO, Corlytics
Guenther Dobrauz - Leader of PwC Legal, Switzerland
Liza Ezrol Curran – Founder, FinTEx Chicago
Cas Coovadia – MD, Banking Association of South Africa
 
Topic – Future of Regtech:
This panel will discuss technology solutions to the myriad of regulatory and compliance issues faced by international Financial Services companies. Innovative solutions aimed at tackling and simplifying the process of complying with regulations such as Anti Money Laundering, Know Your Customer, General Data Protection Regulations, PCI/DSS, MIFID etc. will be discussed
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The Future of Jobs in the World of FinTech - FinTech Australia + Jobs for NSW
Date: Friday 20th October 2017, 0730am (Sydney time)
Venue: Stone & Chalk, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-future-of-jobs-in-the-world-of-fintech-fintech-australia-jobs-for-nsw-tickets-37403627256

Peter Oakes, Founder of Fintech Ireland, is joining this fantastic Spark Festival Panel session on The Future of Jobs in the World of Fintech.  Thanks to the Panel Moderator, Vanessa Ronan-Pearce, for inviting Fintech ireland to be on the Panel alongside Anthony Millet - Brickx, Emma Weston - AgriDigital, Marla Heller and Mary Ramsay.
The FinTech20 Ireland is a joint initiative between The FinTech50, Irish Tech News and FinTech Ireland. 
​Irish Tech News, FinTech Ireland and FInTech50 are proud to present the second annual FinTech 20 Ireland event. Join the event at The George Moore Auditorium in UCD as we celebrate Ireland's top FinTech companies for 2017, as voted for by a wide panel of industry experts.  There is a full day of panel discussions and expert industry speakers lined up.  The winners in each of the category and the overall top 20 FinTech companies currently operating in Ireland will be announced.

Date: Thursday 26th October 2017
Venue: The Moore Auditorium, O’Brien Science Centre, UCD, D4 Beflied, Ireland
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-irish-tech-news-fintech-20-ireland-event-2017-tickets-37031029807

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Slides - Hi All.  Thanks for attending.  Click here for the link to the presentation.

Want to re-live the experience or see what you missed?  Then check out these video links courtesy www.fintechbridge.eu:
Fintech Ireland Video
Fintech Atlanta Video 

Fintech Ireland & Fintech Atlanta – Fintech Bridge - Tuesday, 3rd October 2017
Time (Dublin): Start = 18.00 / Finish = 20.00 Time (Atlanta): Start = 13.00 / Finish = 15.00
Venue: (Dublin): Dublin Business School, 13/14 Aungier Street, Dublin, D02 WC04. [Map] ​
Venue: (Atlanta): The Garage at Tech Square, 848 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308. [Map] ​


SPONSORS
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Fintech Ireland
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Fintech Atlanta
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Dublin Business School
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Feedzai
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Metro Atlanta Chamber
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Payments & Cards Network
PARTNERS
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Media Partner: Merchant Risk Council
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Facilities Partner: The Garage
About: Fintech Atlanta (@fintechatlanta) and Fintech Ireland (@FintechIreland) have joined forces to create a unique event that brings together two great Fintech communities across the Atlantic and gives you the opportunity to expand your network whilst gaining insight into current innovation trends in two leading global Fintech hubs. The event will be physically held at two locations but unified through simultaneous video broadcast.
 
Thanks to our co-sponsors Dublin Business School (@DBScollege), Feedzai (@feedzai) Metro Atlanta Chamber (@atlchamber) & Payment and Cards Network (@PaymentsNet), for their kind sponsorship and to our media partners The Merchant Risk Council (@MerchRisk) and the Atlanta Facilities Partner, The Garage (@sandboxATL) . We really appreciate it!  

Venue: 
Atlanta = The Garage at Tech Square, 848 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308. [Map] 
Dublin = Dublin Business School, 13/14 Aungier Street, Dublin, D02 WC04. [Map] 

Event Agenda:
Full Agenda here
Highlights from the Agenda:
•    17:00 (Dublin) / 12:00 (Atlanta): Registration & Networking (Twitter @FintechBridge) - Note: In Atlanta live Irish music and food will start at noon 
•    18:00 (Dublin) Speakers: Introduction to Fintech Atlanta and Fintech Ireland, Fintech ecosystems in both locations
•    18:40 (Dublin) Panel Session 1: International Scaling from the U.S. & from Ireland
•    19:00 (Dublin) Panel Session 2: Venture Capital & Private Equity Investment 
•    19:20 (Dublin): #FintechBattle - Fintech Startup Showcase (6 companies) & voting (Twitter @FintechBattle).

Ireland represented by: Claus Christensen (CEO, Know Your Customer), Sean Fitzgerald, (CEO, NuaPay), Greg Birdthistle (Co-founder Taxamo)
Atlanta represented by: Jeff Schmidt, (President, Authomate), Andrew Gowasack (Co-founder, Trust Stamp), (Kell Canty, Co-founder, Verady)

•    19:50 (Dublin): #FintechBattle Results
•    19:55 (Dublin): Upcoming event notices & End
 
Post Event Networking:
•    15:00 (Atlanta)/20:00 (Dublin)
Atlanta - The Garage at Tech Square, 848 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308. [Map] 
Dublin - Hogan’s Bar 35-37 South Great George's Street, Dublin, D02 AX50. [Map] 
   
Prizes:  The Fintech Startup winner from each location wins a subsidised trip to the opposite location, to connect with Fintech companies, innovators and dealmakers! 

Speakers: The Chair of Fintech Atlanta (Barry McCarthy) and the founder of Fintech Ireland (Peter Oakes) will give an introduction to the organisations.  Senior Director of Technology Ecosystem Expansion at Metro Atlanta Chamber (Grant Wainscott) and Fintech Ireland Collaborator (Peter O’Halloran) will give an insight on the Fintech ecosystem and happenings at each location.  We will also have insight from companies who have started from Atlanta and setup offices in Ireland and from Irish companies who have setup their US base in Atlanta together with panel discussions on Brexit and Venture Capital funding.

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#FintechBridge - Our networking section is all about connecting people - and this time, you’ll be able to connect with people in a remote city, thanks to The Internet!

If you would like to opt-in, register using our Fintech Matchmaking System to publish relevant information to other attendees. We highly recommend including a Doodle MeetMe page link, to quickly set up several meetings.

Sign up here: 
  • https://www.fintechbridge.eu  You’ll be asked a few simple questions, and a link to view other attendees will be emailed to you. Email addresses will not be shared with other attendees.
Don’t worry! Our dedicated Fintech Matchmakers will be available to assist you. And remember, you can arrange to meet before, during or after the event - it’s up to you!
#FintechBattle - Six Fintech companies will present, for five minutes each - three in Atlanta, three in Dublin. Both locations will see all six pitches, live over videolink. 

Then it’s over to you - the judges - to vote for your favourite company. We will make voting available via the web. You can vote for once for each company.  We’ll add up the votes and announce the winners!
​How to Attend future events:  Invitations issued by Fintech Ireland will be sent to those on the mailing list first.  Once subscribers have had an opportunity to register, we'll publicise the registration link more widely.  If you have not joined the list, please join at http://www.fintechireland.com/get-involved.html.   
Blockchain Conference Tuesday 3rd October and Wednesday 4th October 2017, Dublin Ireland

Slides: Click here for the slides of Peter Oakes's presentation

​Fintech Ireland and Fintech UK are pleased to be supporting the BFC 2017, Blockchain for Finance Conference, Europe taking place in Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th October 2017. ​ Download the brochure for BFC EU 2017 today and analyse the value you will gain from the programme and speaker line up.  Peter Oakes (@oakeslaw), Founder of Fintech Ireland (@fintechireland) is chair the event.

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2 October 2017 ITAS IRELAND Digital Trends: Robo Advisers and EU fintech regulation debate 

Peter Oakes presentation to ITAS Ireland (slides here)
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13 September 2017 Dublin Blockchain Summit 
Peter Oakes of Fintech Ireland presented on The future regulation of cryptocurrencies and blockchain. 

​Presentation slides here  (NB these slides are PDF read only.  If prompted for a password ignore)
NPF & Regtech Leaders Forum Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th September 2017, Brussels, Belgium

​Fintech Ireland and Fintech UK are pleased to be supporting the NPF & Regtech Leaders Forum taking place in Brussels, Belgium on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th September 2017, Brussels, Belgium. This is an invitation only event, but you should contact the organisers to express your interest in participating as they may have places still available. Contact QUBE Events here.  ​In the message section of the contact form suggest you inform them that you came across the event via Fintech Ireland.  Peter Oakes (@oakeslaw), Founder of Fintech Ireland (@fintechireland) is chairing the event. ​

​Agenda - Some of the key themes identified as being of particular interest include:

  • Regulatory Update: Upcoming regulatory changes, Industry Standards, and Regional Harmonisation
  • Leveraging the use of technology beyond payments compliance to minimize costs while adding value
  • Cooperation among the key stakeholders to raise industry standards while boosting innovation
  • The Future of Payments & Compliance from blockchain to machine learning
  • Focus on Tech Trends & Innovation: AI, electronic identification, and verification (e-ID&V), predictive analytics, robotics, chatbots etc. 
  • Fintech & FinServ: From Industry Disruption to Strategic Collaborations
  • Digital Threats, Fraud Prevention, Financial Crime and Cybersecurity
  • Real-time transactions, omnichannel integration & cross-border operations
  • Customer experience, big data analytics, privacy and consumer rights 
  • Boosting compliance and payments operations through strategic automation and process optimization
  • From Regtech to InsurTech - What’s in IT for your business? 
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** Seminar: Friday 21 July 2017 Digitalisation in Financial Services and Consumer Protection**  

​To receive an invitation to this event join our mailing list for advance notice.  We'll pull together feedback from this event to assist with preparation of comments responding to the Discussion Paper.  In a few days will will upload a direct link for registration however those on the mailing list will be given priority.  Make sure you are on the email list.  Past events have filled based on our email subscriber list alone.

For a copy of the Central Bank of Ireland's Discussion Paper No. 7 Consumer Protection Code and the Digitalisation of Financial Services click here
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The Future of Fintech in Ireland and the UK
United Kingdom Department for International Trade & British Irish Trading Alliance 
Date: Tuesday 27th June at 0930 to 1300, The Westin Hotel, Dublin 2 (Map)
This event is being marketed  for free by Fintech Ireland. The UK DIT is responsible for registrations, guest acceptances and venue.  Copy of Program here.
*** Register using the Fintech Ireland link here via EventBrite ***
***Join the Fintech Ireland Mailing List for notice of future events***
​Fintech Ireland & Fintech UK are partnering with the United Kingdom Department for International Trade and BITA (British Irish Trading Alliance), together with Amoss Solicitors, Invoice Fair, Fexco Corporate Payments and Fintech UK on The Future of Fintech in Ireland and the UK on Tuesday 27th June at 0930 to 1300 at the Westin Hotel, Dublin 2.  

Fintech Ireland's Peter Oakes will MC the event and will moderate the Fintech & Regtech Panels, with Don Harrington of Goodbody Corporate Finance moderating the Funding Panel.  The morning event features an impressive selection of speakers on a number of Panel discussions and keynotes discussing the Irish and UK Fintech markets, the emerging area of Regtech, funding considerations for companies looking to scale and why the UK continues to be the location for Irish companies to take their business to the next level.
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Confirmed Speakers and Moderators include: British Ambassador to Ireland, British Irish Trading Alliance, Fintech Ireland, Solgari, TransferMate, Moqom, Corlytics, Trezeo, Risk System, Invoice Fair, AMOSS Solicitors, Novacies Capital, KPMG and Goodbody Corporate Finance.

*** Register using the Fintech Ireland link here via EventBrite ***
​***Join the Fintech Ireland Mailing List for notice of future events***

The data controllers for this event are UK Department for International Trade and Fintech Ireland.  The information collected at registration will be used for administering the event and to keep you notified of other relevant events by the data controllers.
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FintechBridge: Ireland + Croatia & Serbia
Date: Thursday 8th June at 5:30pm Dublin / 6:30pm Belgrade & Zagreb
**** Register here via EventBrite *** 

Thanks to our generous sponsors FSCom and ICT Hub Belgrade for making this event possible. SEE FULL DETAILS OF EVENT HERE

Fintech Ireland, Fintech Croatia and Fintech Serbia have joined forces to create a unique event that brings together THREE great Fintech communities! This unique event gives you the opportunity to expand your network internationally (with the help of our FintechBridge system), check out six upcoming Fintech companies (#FintechBattle), and keep your finger on the pulse of RegTech, one of the hottest areas of FinTech.  **** Register here via EventBrite *** 

***Join the Fintech Ireland Mailing List for notice of future events***

SEE FULL DETAILS OF EVENT HERE 
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​Business & Finance and Irish Life Health - Fintech Ireland Digital Index
Date: Thursday 8th June at 6:00pm Dublin (National College of Ireland)
See full details of event here

Business & Finance, in association with title sponsors Irish Life Health, will soon publish the Fintech Ireland digital index in which 50 of the country’s most innovative fintech companies will be featured. Ireland has in recent years solidified its position as a global hub for financial technology and is currently home to some of the most prominent names in fintech, both indigenous and international. Along with housing countless start-ups, incubation centres and support organisations, the fintech ecosystem is undoubtedly thriving throughout the country.
Each of the 50 featured companies along with partners and industry leaders will be invited to the Fintech Ireland launch for a night of celebration and discussion among peers.

The Fintech Ireland launch will be hosted by Fintech Ireland Founder and Transfermate non-executive director, Peter Oakes.   Peter will also moderate a panel discussion between some of Ireland’s most reputable fintech leaders, including: Anthony Rafferty, director of EMEA Merchant Operations, Paypal; Charles Dowd, CEO of Plynk; Nikki Evans, founder and MD of Perfect Card; Geraldine Gibson, CEO of AQ Metrics; and Joao Reginatto, director of Operations Europe at Circle.

The Fintech Ireland Index will be published on businessandfinance.com on Thursday, June 8th in advance of the launch event which will be held at 6pm in the National College of Ireland, Dublin.

*** See more at: http://businessandfinance.com/news/fintech-ireland-launch-held-national-college-ireland-june-8th ***
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Peter Oakes will present at DNA Digital on The Impact of Brexit on Ireland's Fintech Ecosystem in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Date: Wednesday 7th June 2017

Thanks to Alex Lee, Fintech Ireland Collaborator, for organising our contribution to this great event and for arranging a discount for Fintech Ireland Members!  Click here to avail of the discount.  

Further details of the event here and Speaker's details here 
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​Peter Oakes joined panel at Fintech A MegaTrend Overview CAIA Association and CFA Society Ireland
Date: Thursday 18th May 2017

​Peter Oakes joined Panel to discuss the Fintech landscape in Ireland at CAIA Association and CFA Society Ireland event.
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Peter Oakes's presentation at City & Financial - RegTech: A Practical Guide to Harnessing the Benefits for the Compliance Function in London, United Kingdom
Date: Tuesday 16th May 2017

Peter Oakes gave keynote address: Understanding the potential of RegTech solutions to help prevent fraud and support AML, KYC and Client On-Boarding.  Attendees can download the presentations and audio by follow these three simple steps. 1) Click the Event Website Link. 2) Click the 'Presentations & Audio' tab. 3) Enter your Attendee Confirmation Number.  Details of Conference available here.   Full Agenda available here
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Breaking Banks Podcast on Fintech Ireland and the Irish Fintech Scene
Date: Thursday 4th May 2017 Our thanks to Dave Anderson for organising this podcast on Breaking Banks  focusing on Ireland as the gateway to EU Fintech hosted by Marc Hochstein (@MarcHochstein) and Penny Crosman (@pennycrosman) of American Banker, with Gene Murphy (@genemurphy), Tony Kelly (@tonykelly), Dave Anderson (@gingertechie) and Peter Oakes (@fintechirelannd).  We covered the Irish fintech scene, IFS2020, the tech pioneers which drove Ireland's fintech scene, tax, Brexit and much much more.

Listen to the edited podcast here.  Listen to the full podcast here (Fintech Ireland starts at 19m 45s)
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Peter Oakes's presentation at FINCONET / Central Bank of Ireland on FinTech and Financial Consumer Protection: Challenges for Supervisory Authorities 
Date: Friday 7th April 2017

Peter Oakes gave a presentation on Financial Innovation and its Implications for Financial Consumer Protection.  Agenda available here.  Speakers and Presentation profiles available here.  Peter Oakes presentation here
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Peter Oakes presentation Regulation for Fintech - What is coming down the line? at Cantillon 2017 in Tralee County Kerry, Ireland
Date: Thursday 30th March 2017

An edited copy of Peter Oakes's presentation at the Cantillon 2017 conference is available here
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Fintech: Ireland + Germany 
Date: Wednesday 22nd March 5:30pm IE / 6:30pm DE 
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fintech-ireland-germany-tickets-32648439361

Fintech Ireland and Fintech Hamburg have joined forces to create a unique event that brings together two great Fintech communities and gives you the opportunity to expand your international network more easily and quickly than ever before.

Locations: Dublin - Trinity College Dublin, Berkeley Library, College St, Dublin 2 - Map here. Hamburg – Figo, Gaußstraße 190, 22765 Hamburg


Summary: In case anyone missed it, Dave Anderson summarised the event on https://fintechbridge.eu/2017/02/03/ireland-germany/

Photos: Slide show from event immediately below the link to slides.

Slides: Selection of slides from event here (right click and 'save link as'): 
Agenda: 
○      Introduction & Networking (30 mins)
○      Speakers: 30 minutes.  
○      #FintechBattle - Startup Showcase (30 mins)
○      #FintechBridge - Networking & Matchmaking (30 mins)
○      Announcing the winners
Fintech startups representing Ireland:

Connect with the Fintech communities in Ireland and Germany, here: https://www.gingertechie.com/fintechbridge

LINKEDIN GROUP: We have a LinkedIN Group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8321352. It is open to anyone connected with Peter Oakes (Founder of Fintech Ireland) https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteroakes. If you do connect with Peter, important to include a note explaining the reason to connect, e.g. "Connect to join the Fintech Ireland LinkedIN Group".

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: we are look for sponsors or two to help us carry the cost for refreshments and associated venue costs.  Fintech Ireland is a voluntary group.  None of the collaborators are paid nor do we charge for events. This means we need funding for each event.  Sponsoring our events is a great for you if you wish to be seen to be supporting fintech in Ireland and helping it to be put on the map globally.  You'll get excellent coverage on the Fintech Ireland website (viewed up to 10,000 times a month, on our social media (3,250 followers) and via all of our supporters who recirculate our social media! And you'll get that warm fuzzy feeling by endearing yourself to the fintech community. For a confidential (& no obligation discussion on sponsorship opportunities for this and other events, please contact either Dave Anderson (dave@gingertechie.com) or Peter Oakes (hello@fintechireland.com) 
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ASX IPO Workshop, Dublin Ireland 
Tuesday, 14th March 2017 at 1600 at DogPatch Labs (CHQ Building, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1)
Register:  Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asx-ipo-workshop-tickets-32466178213 and enter your details.


Fintech Ireland is helping support the Australian Stock Exchange Funding Workshop: IPO on the ASX – an alternative to Series B.

Are you a fintech firm looking to raise capital?  Fintech Ireland has been assisting Irish fintech startups and incumbents with ideas for financing their offerings for several years.  To date this has generally been around assisting fintechs working with angel investors, venture capital and private equity firms to secure funding. 

We are now delighted to be engaged with the ASX to promote its upcoming Funding workshop:  IPO on the ASX taking place in Dublin, Ireland at 1600 on Tuesday 14 March at DogPatch Labs. 

Did you know that two companies from groups which originate in Ireland have successfully launched on the ASX in the past 12 months  – Oneview Healthcare and KYCKR?  Oneview will share insights on their IPO journey at the event.  KYCKR is one of the companies that we have mentioned, among many great Irish fintech, at our Fintech Ireland seminars.  

Register:  Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asx-ipo-workshop-tickets-32466178213 and enter your details

Fintech Ireland will help promote and support the ASX Funding Workshop over the coming fortnight via email, social media and direct contact with our fintech base.  This is an excellent opportunity to learn how the ASX can be an excellent alternative to Series B funding.

How to Attend:  Visit this link and complete your details.  We will pass your information over to the ASX (important to tell you this for data protection purposes) and will liaise with you leading up to the event.  And as usual, you can always reach out to us at hello@fintechireland.com.  We expect a lot of interest in this event, so we encourage you to register today.

What you will learn and benefit from:

  • Learn about capital raising opportunities for early stage growth companies on the ASX
  • ASX is a highly active listing and capital raising venue, with 129 IPOs and over $8.5 billion in IPO capital raised in 2016, and has a long history of funding early stage companies.
  • The Funding Workshop will enable you to tap into the combined expertise of key advisers from ASX, Moelis & Company and 89 Capital (Ireland) to get the latest information on how Irish-based companies can access equity funding in the Australian capital markets. 
  • Oneview Healthcare, an Irish ASX-listed company, will share insights on their IPO journey.
  • An interactive discussion, concluding with networking drinks and canapes. 

Event Details:
  • Date: Tuesday, 14 March 2017
  • Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Venue: Dogpatch Labs, The Chq Building, Custom House Quay Dublin 1
  • Speakers:   Simon Scott, Managing Director, Moelis & Company, John Kelly, CFO, Oneview Healthcare, Simon MacKinnon, Director, 89 Capital (Ireland), James Posnett, Senior Manager Listings Business Development, ASX and Josh Collard, Business Development Manager Listings, ASX
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The 1st DCU Quarterly Symposium on Capital Markets and Fintech
Date: Tuesday 28th February 2017, Dublin, Ireland. Time: 0830-17:30 GMT
Register: Click Here to Register. [NB This event is free but you must register]
Brochure: Available Here
Map: Available Here

The Irish Centre for Cloud Computing and Commerce (IC4) in conjunction with DCU Business School (DCUBS) would like to invite you to the 1st DCU Quarterly Symposium on Capital Markets and Fintech taking place on the 28th February 2017 in DCU Alpha.

Fintech Ireland is proud to promote this event, which includes an excellent line up of speakers, including Fintech Ireland Collaborators, Dave Anderson (@gingertechie) and Peter O'Halloran (@P_OHalloran). (I would love to be there on the day, but travelling overseas.  I know I will, sadly, be missing a great event - Peter Oakes).  Special thanks to Pierangelo Rosati (@pierosati) for reaching out to Fintech Ireland and for inviting Dave and Peter to present!

THE PROGRAMME

The financial services industry is going through a period of significant transformation that is creating valuable opportunities and significant challenges.

DCU Business School has recently joined the European Capital Markets Cooperative Research Centre, a foundation to promote and facilitate capital markets research amongst research institutions and industry, and has launched the Finance Innovation Group in order to support the Irish financial services industry.

The Finance Innovation Group is a new research group comprising researchers from the Irish Center for Cloud Computing and Commerce and members of DCU Business School with an interest in finance and financial technologies. This new research group brings together researchers with a wide range of interests including sustainable finance, capital markets, risk management, applied econometrics, corporate governance, cyber security and financial technology.

This first symposium organised by the Finance Innovation Group at DCU will focus the opportunities and challenges presented by the Capital Markets Union and fintech. The Capital Markets Union is a European Commission plan to mobilise capital in Europe to support industry and infrastructure projects that need it to expand and create jobs. Fintech is a dynamic segment at the intersection of the financial services and technology sectors. Innovations in cloud and mobile computing, social business, and big data analytics are transforming the financial services sector providing new opportunities for value creation. This first symposium will explore the future of banking, high frequency trading, cybersecurity and legal considerations for fintech, and the opportunities and challenges for cloud adoption in the financial services sector.

THE ATTENDEES

The 1ST DCU Quarterly Symposium on Capital Markets and Fintech will bring together over 100 stakeholders operating in the financial services and technology sectors including industry, regulators, and academics.

REGISTRATION

This is a free event. However, registration is required. As places are limited, please only register for the session you will be attending (Morning Session, Afternoon Session, Full Day).  To register, please click here.

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Click here link for a copy of the slides of the Fintech Ireland presentation from the evening

Fintech Ireland + Copenhagen Fintech  - Tuesday, 6th December 2016
About: Fintech Ireland and Copenhagen Fintech have joined forces to create a unique event that brings together two great Fintech communities and gives you the opportunity to expand your network. The event will be physically held at two locations where the agenda is mirrored and with uniting the events through a video call.

Thanks to our sponsors Ulster Bank Ireland DAC  (@ulsterbank) & Solarflare (@solarflare10g) and VoxPro  (@VoxproGroup)  for their kind sponsorship. We really appreciate it guys!  We have a couple more sponsorships slots available.  If you wish to sponsor please contact either Dave Anderson (dave@gingertechie.com) or Peter Oakes (hello@fintechireland.com).

Date: Tuesday, 6th December 2016
Time: 17:30 Dublin / 18:30 Copenhagen

Venue: Dublin = DogPatch Labs, The CHQ Building, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland [Map] / Copenhagen = Copenhagen Fintech Lab, Amaliegade 71256 København K, Denmark

Event Agenda:
•    5:30pm Introduction & Networking
•    6pm Speakers: Scaling & International Growth
•    7pm #FintechBattle - Fintech Startup Showcase (Twitter @FintechBattle)
•    7:30pm #FintechBridge - Networking & Matchmaking (Twitter @FintechBridge) 
•    8:10pm #FintechBattle Results
•    8:30pm Upcoming event notices & End

Speakers:The founders of Fintech Ireland (Peter Oakes) and Copenhagen Fintech (Thomas Krogh Jensen) will give an updated view of the Fintech ecosystem and happenings at each location.

Our very special guest Margaret Clancy will share her story of scaling and international growth with TransferMate.
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Sign up here: https://www.fintechbridge.eu 

#FintechBridge - Our networking section is all about connecting people - and this time, you’ll be able to connect with people in a remote city, thanks to The Internet!

If you would like to opt-in, register using our Fintech Matchmaking System to publish relevant information to other attendees. We highly recommend including a Doodle MeetMe page link, to quickly set up several meetings.

Sign up here: 
  • https://www.fintechbridge.eu You’ll be asked a few simple questions, and a link to view other attendees will be emailed to you. Email addresses will not be shared with other attendees.
Don’t worry! Our dedicated Fintech Matchmakers will be available to assist you. And remember, you can arrange to meet before, during or after the event - it’s up to you!
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#FintechBattle - Six Fintech companies will present, for five minutes each - three in Copenhagen, three in Dublin. Both locations will see all six pitches, live over videolink.

Then it’s over to you - the judges - to vote for your favourite company. To vote for your favourite, simply tweet #fintechbattle followed by the number of the company. For example, to vote for company 3, simply tweet #fintechbattle 3
 
You can vote for once for each company. Additional votes (including retweets) will be ignored.  
After 30 minutes we’ll add up the votes and announce the winners!
 
The winner from each location wins a subsidised trip to the opposite location, to connect with Fintech companies, innovators and dealmakers! 
Thank you to our generous sponsors, without whom none of this would be possible. Fintech Ireland does not charge for events and has no membership fees.  Its is a free movement and we rely on sponsors to cover the costs of events.  Thanks to Ulster Bank Ireland DAC (@ulsterbank), Solarflare (@solarflare10g) and Voxpro (@VoxproGroup) 
How to Attend future event:  Invitations issued by Fintech Ireland will be sent to those on the mailing list first.  Once subscribers have had an opportunity to register, we'll publicise the registration link more widely.  If you have not joined the list, please join at http://www.fintechireland.com/get-involved.html.   

Interactive Tools on the Evening: On the evening, to help make your experience as interactive and useful as possible, we will be rolling out two excellent services:
  1. Fintech Bridge - this allows attendees to connect with each other using the Fintech Bridge Matching Making portal. We suggest you do that ahead of the event by clicking here - http://www.bit.ly/fintechbridge. [NB - Although not mandatory, we also recommend that you have a Doodle account to get the most out of the Match Making portal]. 
  2. Fintech Battle - we will be using Twitter to allow attendees to vote for the showcased startups.  Please ensure that your Twitter account is in order before the big night. We will give details at the event on how the voting will work.


Sponsorship opportunities: we are looking for a sponsor or two to help us carry the cost for refreshments this event.  Fintech Ireland is a voluntary group.  None of the collaborators are paid nor do we charge for events. This means we need funding for each event.  This is a great opportunity for you if you wish to be seen to be supporting fintech in Ireland and helping it to be put on the map globally.  You'll get excellent coverage on the Fintech Ireland website (viewed up to 9,500 times a month, on our social media (2,650 followers) and via all of our supporters who recirculate our social media! And you'll get that warm fuzzy feeling by endearing yourself to the fintech community. For a confidential (& no obligation discussion on sponsorship opportunities for this and other events, please contact either Dave Anderson (dave@gingertechie.com) or Peter Oakes (hello@fintechireland.com) 
Special thanks to the team at TransferMate (www.transfermate.com) for sponsoring our event on Northern Ireland’s Fintech Scene on Tuesday, 27th September 2016 which means TICKETS ARE FREE
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Northern Ireland’s Fintech Scene – Challenges & Opportunities Post-Brexit - Tuesday, 27th September 2016
Time: Start = 1800 / Finish = 2000 [NB Registration = 1730-1800]
Venue: StartPlanet NI,  112-114 Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2GX, Northern Ireland  [Map Here]
Price: FREE - THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF OUR SPONSOR, TRANSFERMATE THERE IS NO CHARGE TO ATTEND. PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED. Everyone who has previously paid has been contacted about their full refund. 

CLICK HERE TO  GET YOUR TICKET

We are pleased to announce our upcoming event to take place at StartPlanet NI, 112-114 Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2GX, Northern Ireland on Tuesday 27th September kicking off at 600pm (registration from 530pm) to 800pm.  We will be discussing Northern Ireland’s Fintech Scene and its Challenges and Opportunities Post Brexit and shinning a bright light on Northern Ireland’s burgeoning fintech industry and the innovators helping to drive Northern Ireland’s continuing success.

Why book early? 
Our events in Dublin have filled in literally hours of being announced (Brexit event and 4AMLD event). Seating capacity is limited to ensure that you have a worthwhile experience.  Details of this event are located at http://www.fintechireland.com/events.html.  

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

Registration & Networking

Opening - Welcome & about Fintech Ireland

Fintech Ireland Scene 
o   What does Ireland’s ecosystem look like and how is it evolving
o   Fintech Ireland Map by Dave Anderson 
Presenter: Dave Anderson

Regulation of Fintech activities
o   Update on the FCA regulated Fintech regime in the United Kingdom
o   Regulatory authorisation regimes: UK, Ireland and other selected EU jurisdictions
o   What to think about if you have commenced or about to commence an authorisation for a Fintech business 
Presenter: Peter Oakes 

Panel Session: Brexit– Uncertainty, Challenges & Opportunities of a Brexit 
o   What we know and don’t know about Brexit
o   How can you manage uncertainty if your strategy assumes EU membership?
o   What are possible options for fintech firms if there is a Brexit
o   Thoughts from ‘passporting’ fintech companies and technology solution providers facing this dilemma
Moderator:  Peter Oakes.  Panellists: Danny Cassidy, Head of Growth at TransferMate Global Payments; Alan McNab, Managing Director at Arista Networks; Jamie Cook, Managing Director at FSCom; Peter O'Halloran, Vice President & General Manager, eCommerce, EMEA at First Data 

Panel Session: Funding – thoughts of VCs and investors about investing in start-ups 
o   Your pitch - what works and what doesn’t for VC/investors
o   More than funding - what to look for in your investing partner(s) other than the money 
o   What specific sectors are investors looking at now?
o   How can multinationals get involved?
Moderator: Peter O'Halloran Panellists: Diane Roberts, See our speakers below
Director, Colman Equity and Partner, Xcell Partners; Michael McDowell, Consultant at Grow Advisors and Hal Wilson, Partner at Pentech Ventures LLP

Showcase 5 x 5: Some of Northern Ireland’s happening fintech start-ups. 5 start-ups / 5 minutes each 
Presenter:  Alex Lee. Showcase firms: Jamie Cook, Managing Director at FSCom; Martin Spollen, Cofounder at Yedup; Iain Niblock, Cofounder at Orca Money; Judith Gordon, Founder at Just Moco; Sean McNulty, Founder at MyMoneyPlatform

Wrap up, Networking & Closing

Get a flavour for some of the topics we will cover by reading interview with Peter Oakes in July 2016 Business & Finance magazine here

Our initial line up of speakers includes (more to be announced):

FREE - THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF OUR SPONSOR, TRANSFERMATE THERE IS NO CHARGE TO ATTEND
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKET
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4th AML Directive - Update and impact on Irish Financial Services & Fintech 
Dublin, Ireland - Tuesday 19 July 2016

Click here for details. 

The European Union’s Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive came into force on 26 June 2015. Member States were to update their respective money laundering & terrorist financing laws and transpose the new requirements into local law by 26 June 2017. However this date has now moved forward to 1 January 2017 - just little over 5 months away.

With so much going on in EU financial services presently, including Brexit, it may be difficult to keep up with this extremely important area of law - at Board level, senior management, MLRO, Heads of Compliance and other staff involved in the implementation and monitoring of anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing.  Peter Oakes, the former Director of Enforcement and Anti-Money Laundering who established the Central Bank's Enforcement Directorate and implemented its new strategy in 2010, is well placed to lead this critical and informative seminar on '4th AML Directive - Update and impact on Irish Financial Services & Fintech'
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The 3rd Annual Financial Services Cyber Security Summit
 London, United Kingdom - Wednesday 13th July 2016

Click here for Peter Oakes' presentation

Peter Oakes of Fintech Ireland and Fintech UK is speaking at the 3rd Annual Financial Services Cyber Summit. The line up of topics and speakers is excellent - a great mix of senior UK & US regulators and law enforcement together with senior industry practitioners under the one roof.  See the full agenda here and the speaker list here.  As regulators, boards and shareholders demand greater attention and solutions to ever increasing threats to cyber security this is a conference not to missed. 

We have negotiated a discount.  Please use discount code  Discount Code: CYSEC3PO at here.

Where else will you hear from the following speakers (a small sample) in one place on the one date (Wednesday 13 July in London)?

  • Andrew Gracie, Executive Director of Resolution: Bank of England 
  • Lowri Khan, Director Financial Stability: HM Treasury
  • Kathleen Hamm, Counsellor to the Deputy Secretary: U.S. Department of Treasury
  • Jamie Saunders, Director, National Cyber Crime Unit: National Crime Agency
  • Leon Strous, Senior Policy Advisor: Dutch Central Bank
  • Chris Cummings, Chief Executive: TheCityUK
  • Sébastien de Brouwer, Executive Director: European Banking Federation
  • Peter Oakes, Non-Executive Director and Risk Adviser to boards of regulated and unregulated firms:  Founder of Fintech Ireland and Fintech UK.  Former Director, Central Bank of Ireland and former CRO, Bank of America Merchant Services (Europe).   

C&F twitter handle: @cfconferences
Hashtag for event: #FSCyber



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Fintech Ireland: Brexit & Fintech - Strategy & Challenges In A Post Brexit World 
Dublin, Ireland - Thursday 7th July 2016

We have started to issue invitations to this event to those that have attended past Fintech Ireland events and people who have asked to be notified of up coming events. If you aren't on our mailing list, please join it.  First step is Click here and sign up to the mailing list. As we work through our list we'll do our best to add new people to the invitation list before we open it up generally.  We feel that this is important to show appreciation to those who have actively engaged with and supported Fintech Ireland previously and to welcome new engagements going forward.

We'll add the link to the event here shortly.  Again, to ensure you can receive an invitation please sign up to our mail list by clicking here.  


Some of the topics to be covered include:
  • Overview: Fintech scene in Ireland
  • Update: What Brexit may look like for fintech & others
  • Regulatory authorisation regimes: UK, Ireland and other selected EU jurisdictions
  • Impact: What to think about if you have commenced or about to commence an authorisation for a fintech business (a very practical topic – which the speakers themselves are dealing with right now)
  • Next Steps: With your Q&As, comments and narratives, putting feedback from the event before Irish government, policymakers and regulators


Fintech Ireland  (Peter Oakes, Founder) has worked with Galligan Johnston Solicitors  (Jean-Paul Galligan, Partner) in the days after the Brexit referendum to bring you this unique presentation focussed on fintech in Ireland.  We will focus on the strategy and challenges facing fintech in Ireland and the UK, particularly regulated fintech and what entrepreneurs, start-ups and incumbents need to consider in light of the Brexit vote. The benefit of attending includes hearing from presenters who right now are working on both UK Financial Conduct Authority, Central Bank of Ireland and other EU regulator authorisation applications for fintech and non-fintech companies, and the impact that Brexit will have on their strategies. Our combined work covers payment services, e-money, intermediary, banking, mutual funds, MiFID, challenger bank and insurance clients, board director positions and advisory roles across Europe.

This event will provide an excellent opportunity for you to network and gain support from other fintech firms, entrepreneurs, start-ups and incumbents. We will actively encourage comment, dialogue and of course questions and your comments on this critical topic. Will provide feedback to the Irish Government and Central Bank (plus other EU regulators) as part of on-going engagement on Ireland's financial services strategy and choice of jurisdiction for regulated (and unregulated) activities.

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Fintech Ireland Speed Dating
Evening Thursday 23rd June 2016

Connect with innovators, suppliers and maybe even future (business) partners at this fun fast-paced event! Want to make interesting and useful connections in Fintech? Frustrated by slo-o-ow networking events or hit-and-miss conferences? Don't leave it to fate - let's speed-date!


Click link to find out more and to register your interest - http://www.fintechireland.com/1/post/2016/06/fintech-ireland-fintech-speed-dating.html
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Tuesday, 14th June 2016 - The Internet of Things
Dublin, Ireland

Peter Oakes is chairing the afternoon session of the 2nd Annual Internet of Things Conference. The global value of the IoT sector is predicted to exceed €34.2bn a year by 2020, with an expectation that 25bn devices will be connected by 2025.  See http://www.iotsummit.ie/


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The Blockchain Conference Dublin 
Tuesday 7th June 2016- Dublin, Ireland

Dublin’s premiere Blockchain event. Things kick off on June 7th with The Blockchain Conference. Hear first hand from the people that are creating the future. Expect inspiration, talks, panels, demos and plenty of time to engage with attendees and speakers. The Blockchain Conference has been run in London, New York, Hong Kong, San Francisco and now its coming to Dublin.  More here.

Slides from Fintech Ireland's presentation here 
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 FinTechStage - RegTech - can finally regulation become an ally? 
Wednesday 25th May 2016 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Peter Oakes, Founder of Fintech Ireland will join a panel discussing this important the topic and industry of RegTech.  Peter will be basing his views on his experience as adviser and board member of a regtech companies and former central banker and financial regulator. 

Panel: Nadia Manzari - Head of Innovation, Payments, Markets Infrastructures and Governance at Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier; Dan Morgan - Head of Policy and Regulation at Innovate Finance; Reinier Musters - Founding Partner at Orange Growth Capital;  Reinier Pollmann, Programme Manager Innovation & Fintech at AFM; Peter Oakes, Non Executive Director & Founder at Fintech Ireland. 

Click here for details.
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Future of Banking and Financial Services Summit
Wednesday 27th April 2016 - Gibson Hotel, Dublin 2

Peter Oakes, Founder of Fintech Ireland is chairing the afternoon session of this Sunday Business Event.  Peter will be fortunate to have a fireside chat with Anthony Watson (President and CEO of Uphold Inc), a man with real drive, passion and commitment to everything he pursues. The theme for the discussion with Anthony is Disruption: Evolution or Revolution?  I then moderate the two afternoon panel sessions.  The first one is the Founders Brainstorm Session, where My Money Platform, Fund Recs & Bank of Ireland will tackle Reinventing finance through disruptive innovation.  The second session will be convened by the ACOI, the Central Bank of Ireland and GRID Finance and we’ll debate Competition, Risk and Regulation including fintech trends and whether we can effectively regulate innovate financial services. The full Agenda is here. 

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Cyber Security Exchange - Regulatory Expectations on Non-Executive Directors and their relationship with Chief Risk Officers
Monday 25th April 2016

Peter Oakes, Founder of Fintech Ireland is presenting to international attendees on the "Cyber Security: Regulatory Expectations on Non-Executive Directors and their relationship with Chief Risk Officers".

A copy of the presentation is available here 
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Board Governance and the MLRO
Thursday, 21 April 2016

Speakers: Peter Oakes is non-executive director of Irish regulated firms and fintech/regtech firms; former Director of Enforcement & Financial Crime, Central Bank of Ireland and Chief Risk Officer, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Merchant Services Europe. Marcus Doherty is Head of Compliance for Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Irish business 
Details - http://www.acams.org/acams-chapters/ireland/#overview 

The event is kindly sponsored by Citi who will host the event in their offices.
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Innovating payments in a complex regulatory environment 
Money2020 Europe - Copenhagen, Denmark

There are many opportunities being created by the combined force of existing and emerging regulations, arising everywhere from inconsistent transposition of EU-wide regulation, to the ability to passport a business or proposition across EU member states. This session brings together a diverse set of views on the opportunities that will be created as result of this complex regulatory environment, touching upon both the specific individual regulations (such as the fallout from interchange fee regulation, cyber security, AML, e-Money licenses, and the broader implications of the PSD2) and the environment created by them all in combination. It promises to be an interesting and dynamic session that will draw out the hidden areas to exploit.

Speakers - Pascale-Marie Brien, Senior Policy Advisor , European Banking Federation; Tony Craddock, Director General, Emerging Payments Association; Brian Crist, Chief Payments Counsel, Uber; Peter Oakes, Founder, FinTech Ireland; Dr. Thaer Sabri, CEO , Electronic Money Association; and Nadja van der Veer, MD & Co-Founder, Payment Counsel

More Info -
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Ireland's Fintech Scene, Impact & Opportunities in Europe & Beyond  
What: Fintech Ireland is partnering with Money20/20 Europe and Harvey Nash in Dublin on Wednesday 17th February at 5:00pm to bring you a seminar on Ireland's Fintech Scene, Impact & Opportunities in Europe & Beyond in the run up to the Money20/20 Europe event in Copenhagen this April 2016. 
When: Wednesday 17th February 2015 at 1700.
Where: Marker Hotel
Cost: Free
Book a place: Registration for this invitation only event has now closed.  If you would like to be notified about future fintech events please let us know by completing the form on the Get Involved page. 
Copy of Presentation: Click here

The seminar will take place at the Marker Hotel, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2. This is a great opportunity to network with the best of Ireland’s payments, fintech and regtech ecosystem and hear more about what is to come from Money20/20 Europe, the world’s largest FinTech event.

We will be offering complimentary wine and light refreshments on Wednesday 17th February. To attend please RSVP to this personal invitation, please register by Wednesday 10th February.

Great content will be brought to you by fintech, payments & finserv experts and professionals, including:

  •  Fintech Ireland - Peter Oakes, Founder:  Peter founded Fintech Ireland to advocate Ireland's unique position to become a world-class payments, fintech and regtech centre.  He is Board Director and Chief Risk Officer of a UK based payments institution (FCA regulated), Non-Executive Director of Irish regulated entities (CBI regulated) and is a former Director of the Central Bank of Ireland.
  • Harvey Nash - David Burke, Director:  David is an engaging business consultant with expertise in talent, recruitment, outsourcing and projects. David’s focus is value based solutions delivered through meaningful partnerships.
  • Deloitte - David Dalton, Partner, Strategy & Operations, Consulting: David Dalton is head of Deloitte’s financial services practice. His experience includes customer and market strategy, business and operating model design and transformation change. David also leads Deloitte’s Analytics practice in Ireland.
  • BBH Trustee Services (Ireland) Limited - Adrian Whelan, Head of Depository: Adrian is an active participant in BBH’s global Innovation Strategy. He is also an active member of several Irish Funds Committees and working groups as well as advisor to a number of Irish and European industry and government agency groups on matters relating to Financial Regulation, Youth Development, Employment and Innovation. 
  • Alpha Payments Cloud - Rónán Gallagher, Chief Product Officer - Rónán has 15 years’ experience in global payments.  Over the past three years he has led product development at Alpha Payments Cloud which is focussed on simplifying and connecting the payments and transaction world. Rónán is acutely aware of the issues global merchants face and the challenges of providing global solutions for payments and risk.

A bit more about Money20/20: To date we have confirmed 2,000 attendees, 150+ sponsors, 300+ speakers and 110 media partners from across the banks, retailers, startup and investor industries. See our brochure here: www.money2020europe.com/brochure.  If you wish to go to attend, please register for the April event and use discount code POAKES200 at the registration page https://www.money2020europe.com/register-2016.

By the way, I will be speaking at Money20/20 Europe in April - see link here.  If we are not already connected on LinkedIN, please sent me a connection request
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Financial Services Ireland Fintech event

What: Fintech Ireland presented at Financial Services Ireland's Fintech event 
When: Thursday 25th May 2015 
Where: Financial Services Ireland 

If you would like to be notified about future fintech events please let us know by completing the form on the Get Involved page.