Newfound’s new virtual FinTech trade mission to boost economic growth in the UK & Australia

Source: IBS Intelligence 2020-07-03

Newfound, global expansion specialists, announced today a virtual FinTech trade mission between the UK and the APAC region amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The mission aims to open export market, create new jobs and scale-up opportunities for the FinTech sector. The company stated that thee virtual trade mission has garnered support from both public and private sector with launch partners including British Australia Society, CCgroup, CO:CUBED, Edelman, FinTech Australia, FinTechNZ, Global Victoria, Level 39, London & Partners, New South Wales Government, Stone and Chalk and Tech Nation.

“It is time to help kickstart the world’s economies, and Newfound’s Market Missions is a significant step in that direction, as we bring these innovative fintech businesses together, who are ready to grow and expand their operations into new markets,” said Peter Gillingwater, Newfound CEO. “The programme comes on the heels of positive negotiations that are now underway to create a Free Trade Agreement between the UK, Australia and New Zealand. We believe that trade missions are key to global economic recovery and must continue, even with closed physical borders.”

Newfound stated that the Market Missions programme would be launched with a free event on the 15th of July opened by the Lord Mayor of London William Russell. The event will be followed by a two-week digital trade mission to Australia on the 7th of September and then a UK equivalent commencing on the 14th of September.

“This virtual fintech trade mission is a wonderful opportunity for thriving fintech companies in both the UK and APAC regions to connect and explore expansion opportunities,” said Janet Coyle, Managing Director for Business at London & Partners. “London is a natural home for fintech due to its position as a global financial centre alongside its deep technology talent pool and supportive regulation. Now more than ever, we want to help London companies to compete globally, and virtual trade missions are a great way to help scaling companies reach their international growth ambitions.”

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Newfound’s new virtual FinTech trade mission to boost economic growth in the UK & Australia

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