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the creation of a regulatory
Fintech ‘scalebox’ to provide additional support to growth stage fintechs. The final recommendation was the creation of a Centre for Finance, Innovation, and Technology (CFIT), to strengthen national coordination across the fintech ecosystem to boost growth. The CFIT had a soft launch in early 2022. In November 2022, CFIT named Charlotte Crosswell OBE as its Chair. She will start the role on 4 January 2023.
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The outcome of the review entitled "Kalifa Review of UK Fintech" was published on 26 February 2021, his report highlighted the opportunity to create highly skilled jobs across the UK, boost trade, and extend the UK's competitive edge over other leading fintech hubs. It sets out a series of proposals
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The report’s recommendations included amendments to UK listing rules to make the UK a more attractive location for
Initial Public Offerings, which were subsequently adopted in December 2021. It also recommended improvements to tech visas to attract global talent and boost the fintech workforce and
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The outcome of the
Fintech Strategic Review entitled "Kalifa Review of UK Fintech" was published on 26 February 2021. His report highlighted the opportunity to create highly skilled jobs across the UK, boost trade, and extend the UK's competitive edge over other leading fintech hubs. It sets out a
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January 2021, he became a member of the Government's Build Back Better Council, consisting of 30 members representing industries from retail and hospitality, to finance, science and technology. The purpose of the council is stated to be "to unlock investment, boost job creation, promote Global
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Worldpay business organically and via acquisition. During his tenure as CEO he led Worldpay through its transition to a standalone company following its divestment from RBS in 2010 and oversaw the company's takeover by Vantiv in 2017.
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