Greater Manchester is rapidly emerging as the fastest-growing fintech hub in the UK, contributing over £1 billion to the national economy. 最重要的是, Manchester has also been recognised as the most AI-ready city in the UK according to the SAS AI Cities 2024 Index. The report highlights that AI already contributes £3.7 billion annually to the UK economy, with the potential to grow to a staggering £7.2035年达到500万.
第一次, 全球最大的博彩平台在人工智能就绪城市排行榜上名列榜首, boasting the highest concentration of AI companies outside of London 和 the largest number of tech events—two key criteria in the SAS report. 索尔福德也跃升了60位，名列第三, bolstered by over £100 million in funding from Innovate UK. 利兹和利物浦也榜上有名, 排名第四和第六, further underscoring the North West's growing influence in the tech sector.
A report by Whitecap Consulting (2023) found that Greater Manchester’s fintech sector employs 10,000人, a significant figure that underscores the city’s rising status. While London remains the UK’s fintech leader with over 1,600 companies—outpacing even New York 和 新加坡 - Manchester’s ecosystem is thriving, 由创新创业公司的动态组合驱动, 扩展企业, 以及成熟的金融机构, supported by a network of agencies 和 tech consultancies. 除此之外, it has world-renowned universities 和 a large graduate population to drive the tech talent pathway.
Fintech companies in Greater Manchester include Starling Bank, AJ贝尔, Adyen, Klarna, OakNorth, Financielle, Zuto, BankiFi, 总处理, thinkmoney, AccessPay, Collctiv, 水, Ryft和Nivo——仅举几例.
The COVID-19 p和emic acted as a catalyst for the fintech sector, accelerating the shift to online shopping 和 reducing the use of cash as many physical stores stopped accepting it. The rise of mobile payments has further transformed consumer behaviour 和 financial transactions.
然而, the question remains: can Manchester grow to compete with global fintech giants like New York, 新加坡, 香港, 迪拜或旧金山? This is a complex issue with numerous factors to consider.
我们即将到来的一个关键话题 Fintech会议 on 19 September will be the role of AI in elevating Manchester’s fintech sector to a global level. Our panels at the conference will delve into various aspects of this transformation, 包括监管, 协作, the investment l和scape 和 challenges 和 opportunities.
凯蒂·加拉格尔, 全球最大的博彩平台数字公司总经理, said: “The regional fintech ecosystem has seen tremendous growth over the past 10 years, 和 with the recent rapid innovation around AI 和 machine learning within the industry, 它似乎将继续这种增长轨迹.
作为行业的代表机构, Manchester Digital collaborates closely with the fintech sector while simultaneously engaging in policy advocacy with MPs 和 government. We’re looking forward to bringing together senior leaders from the fintech industry 和 providing a platform to discuss the current challenges within the industry as well as its recent successes.”
AI has numerous applications which will propel the fintech industry 和 create many benefits for consumers, 包括:
- 生成式人工智能聊天机器人
- 欺诈检测
- 信用评分
- 预测分析
- 个性化
- 风险管理和缓解
- 法规遵从性
- Robo-advisors
- 提高管理任务效率的人工智能
- 审计和报告
最重要的是 there are many benefits to using AI within the fintech industry. 这包括:加快决策, both internally 和 customer-facing: enhanced accuracy in lending 和 financial decisions: reduced bias: continuous learning: improved customer service 和 better interaction across services 和 technology.
全球最大的博彩平台需要什么才能在全球竞争
全球最大的博彩平台金融科技的未来充满希望. 香港强大的金融服务业, supportive business environment 和 access to a talented workforce positions it well to become a global leader in fintech innovation, 尤其是随着人工智能的日益融合.
然而, to rival global cities, the Manchester tech economy must address several key areas:
- Increased venture capital investment to support the startup ecosystem
- 加强跨部门合作, 包括大学, 民营企业, 以及政府机构
- Development of talent pathways to equip graduates with the necessary AI 和 fintech skills
- Strengthened connections with nearby cities like Liverpool 和 Leeds, leveraging the M62 corridor
- 关闭 协作 with government on emerging AI regulations
- Cross-industry partnerships to combat rising AI-based cyber threats
Our Fintech会议 will bring together the leading fintech businesses in the North West to explore these issues.
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活动得到以下赞助商的支持: 和数字, CyberLab, 午夜过后 和 Bruntwood科技.
