IoD Finance and FinTech Group

How J.P. Morgan Got Scammed and Why Fintechs Should Pay Attention https://lnkd.in/eS2RNTxD

I’ve just circulated this to my crypto community It’s tokens like this that give the crypto space a bad name … Whatever next ? ….. #crypto #cryptocurremcy #memetokens #memecoins #blockchain #fintech #finance Don’t answer that 🤣

🌍Recoding from ✨ Empowering Innovation & Pursuing Sustainability Through Female-Driven Business Strategies in the Space Economy 🚀♻️ Please listen to the inspiring webinar with distinguished female leaders Shelli Brunswick, Christyl Johnson, Esther van der Zee - Teeken, Alderman Professor Emma Edhem, and Zana S Aston EMBA from TechWomen4Boards and our IoD Finance and FinTech Group chair Yvonne de Ville. https://lnkd.in/eCiJtxGc Our discussion highlighted the pivotal role of women in shaping the future of the space economy, demonstrating how female leadership is driving transformative change. The panel highlighted impactful projects led by women that have significantly advanced sustainable practices in the space industry. These serve as powerful examples of how female leadership is driving responsible innovation and long-term environmental stewardship. By driving innovation and sustainability, they are not only redefining industries but also paving the way for future generations of female leaders. #WomenInLeadership #SpaceEconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #TechWomenOnBoards #FutureOfWork #AI #FinTech

European markets fall as traders await Trump tariffs; Aston Martin shares up 12% The British pound gained 0.2% against the U.S. dollar on Monday morning to trade at around $1.2965. Meanwhile, the yield on U.K. 10-year government bonds — known as gilts — were 3 basis points lower. Bond yields and prices move in opposite directions. The price moves come after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed their respective teams’ “productive negotiations” on a U.K.-U.S. economic deal during a Sunday evening phone call, according to a statement from Downing Street. https://lnkd.in/dy3-pjNA

Warning taxes could still rise despite welfare cuts. https://lnkd.in/ek74U3Bk

✨ An Unforgettable Evening at 116 Pall Mall! ✨ Yesterday evening (24th March), the IoD Finance and FinTech Group, in collaboration with the IoD Insurance Group, hosted an exclusive business networking reception at the prestigious 116 Pall Mall. 🏛️🥂 Well done to the hosts Yvonne de Ville and Giles Ward! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, expand our business networks, and celebrate success together. The elegant surroundings, engaging conversations, and, of course, a glass (or two) of champagne 🍾 made the night truly special. A huge thank you to: 🙏 The incredible IoD bar staff for their outstanding service 🙏 My Board and Ambassadors for their unwavering support - Andrew Samu,Zana S Aston EMBA, Michael Charles Borrelli, Alan Sellers 🙏 Every single one of you—our guests, members, followers, and supporters—for making the evening so memorable! Here’s to more connections, collaborations, and new beginnings! 🚀🎉 #IoD #Networking #Finance #FinTech #Insurance #BusinessGrowth #116PallMall

✨ An Unforgettable Evening at 116 Pall Mall! ✨ Yesterday evening (24th March), the IoD Finance and FinTech Group, in collaboration with the IoD Insurance Group, hosted an exclusive business networking reception at the prestigious 116 Pall Mall. 🏛️🥂 Well done to the hosts Yvonne de Ville and Giles Ward! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, expand our business networks, and celebrate success together. The elegant surroundings, engaging conversations, and, of course, a glass (or two) of champagne 🍾 made the night truly special. A huge thank you to: 🙏 The incredible IoD bar staff for their outstanding service 🙏 My Board and Ambassadors for their unwavering support - Andrew Samu,Zana S Aston EMBA, Michael Charles Borrelli, Alan Sellers 🙏 Every single one of you—our guests, members, followers, and supporters—for making the evening so memorable! Here’s to more connections, collaborations, and new beginnings! 🚀🎉 #IoD #Networking #Finance #FinTech #Insurance #BusinessGrowth #116PallMall

Live from Institute of Directors (IoD) Champaigne Bar.

Just a few days to go! 🥂 We can’t wait to see you on Monday for an exclusive business networking reception at the prestigious 116 Pall Mall Champagne Bar! 📅 Date: Monday, 24 March 2025 ⏰ Time: 6 PM – 10 PM 📍 Venue: Champagne Bar, 116 Pall Mall, London Don’t miss this chance to network with like-minded professionals in a stunning setting. See you there! 🍾✨ #Networking #Finance #Fintech #IoD #BusinessConnections #Insurance

🚀 Empowering the Future of Finance & Lending! 💳📊 Our Chair, Yvonne de Ville, had the honor of representing IoD Finance and FinTech Group at the 5th edition of #FTTLending, one of the biggest yet—bringing together 90+ expert speakers 🎤 and 500+ industry leaders from top lenders to fintech pioneers and capital allocators. 🔹 Panel Discussions: 🕦 11:30 - 12:05 | Closing the Gap: Solutions for Gender Equality in Business Lending 🕑 14:15 - 15:00 | Empowering Borrowers: The Future of Purpose-Driven Lending in an Open Banking Era 💡 Key Insights on Gender Equality in Business Lending: ✅ The UK economy could be boosted by £125 billion annually if gender equality in business lending is achieved. ✅ Women’s economic inclusion has driven 40% of UK economic growth since 2000. ✅ Addressing unconscious bias and improving access to capital for women entrepreneurs is essential for economic growth. 💰 The Future of Fintech & Traditional Banking Collaboration: 🔹 How do traditional banks perceive fintech lending? 🔹 The benefits of partnerships between fintechs & financial institutions. 🔹 Overcoming integration challenges & aligning values for long-term success. 🔹 The role of data sharing & privacy in fostering collaboration. 🔹 What’s next? The future of fintech-banking partnerships in 2025 and beyond! 💡 The finance & fintech landscape is evolving rapidly, and collaboration is the key to unlocking new opportunities, driving innovation, and ensuring a more inclusive future. Thank you to Victor Cruz, Lisa Moyle, Alicia Condon, Alexandra Green, Micha P., Anna Kochanova and the whole team for the collaboration with Institute of Directors (IoD) Thank you to all the panelists for such educational discussion: Lucile Flamand, Charlie Platt, Paras Sikka, John Oliver, Mark Holloway, Hannah Chambers and Jennifer Tankard. Thank you for my team Michael Charles Borrelli, Philippe J. Castelain and Kieran Ebbs for your support. #Finance #Fintech #Lending #WomenInBusiness #FinancialInclusion #FTTLending #BankingInnovation #OpenBanking 🚀💡