About
With a cross-party membership of MPs and Peers, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on FinTech’s mission is to provide a collaborative forum for parliamentarians to discuss the challenges and opportunities relating to the growth and competitiveness of the Financial Technology (FinTech) ecosystem in the UK, covering the depth and breadth of the sector.
Key activities undertaken by the APPG on FinTech will include regular meetings and events in Parliament on FinTech issues ranging from delivering a regulatory environment that stimulates growth, competition and innovation in the sector and the financial resilience of consumer to the potential applications of transformative technologies such as blockchain, and enabling a sound regulatory framework to underpin the UK to become a world leader in FinTech. The APPG will also produce thought leadership to support debate and highlight the opportunities and challenges facing the sector.
The APPG is chaired by Luke Charters MP, Member of Parliament for York Outer.
The secretariat of the APPG on FinTech is provided by Innovate Finance, the independent industry body and voice of UK FinTech. Innovate Finance aims to accelerate the UK’s standing as a leader in FinTech by supporting the next generation of technology-led innovators.
Members
Officer- Lord McNicol of West Kilbride
Labour
Co-Chair- Samantha Niblett MP
Labour - South Derbyshire
Officer- Lord Vaizey of Didcot
Conservative
Chair and Registered Contact- Luke Charters MP
Labour - York Outer
Reports & Meetings
Financial Inclusion Founders: Meet and Greet – 1st April 2025
The APPG on FinTech was delighted to host FinTech founders from across the UK in Parliament for a ‘Financial Inclusion Founders: Meet and Greet’. The meeting was led by the Group’s Chair, Luke Charters MP and Co-Chair, Samantha Niblett MP. Attendees shared thoughts on the journey of a FinTech founder, challenges to scaling a […]
Regulating the Future of Financial Services – 21st January 2025
The APPG on FinTech was delighted to host a busy meeting on ‘Regulating the Future of Financial Services’, led by the Group’s Chair, Luke Charters MP and Co-Chair, Samantha Niblett MP. Attendees shared thoughts on a wide range of topics and issues including the regulatory environment for stablecoins, the UK’s progress on open banking and […]
Access to Capital and Markets – 11th November 2024
The APPG on FinTech was delighted to host its first meeting with industry since re-establishing after May’s General Election. Led by the Group’s new Chair, Luke Charters MP, the session was titled ‘Access to Capital and Markets’ and focused on trends in the current funding landscape, barriers to raising capital and what more the government […]
APPG on FinTech Inaugural Meeting 2024
Date: 10 September 2024 Location: Room S, Portcullis House Summary: The APPG on FinTech held its Inaugural Meeting on Tuesday 10th September 2024 at 13:00. The meeting sought to elect officers to the APPG, and discuss key areas of focus for the forthcoming year. The following Officers were elected during the meeting. Chair: Luke Charters […]
APPG on FinTech: Annual General Meeting 2024
Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024 Time: 3pm-4pm Location: Portcullis House, 1 Victoria Embankment, London, SW1A 2JR The following Officers were elected for the year ahead at the APPG on FinTech’s Annual General Meeting. Adam Afriyie MP, Chair Lord Elliott of Mickle Fell, Officer Lord McNicol of West Kilbride, Officer Sir Stephen Timms MP, […]
