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Future Finance, the Innovate UK and Economic and Social Research Council-funded accelerator programme, has found significant progress in driving innovation adoption across the UK's financial services sector.  Future Finance’s impact report documents the programme's work since autumn 2023 with SMEs and mid-tier financial services firms, organisations that collectively form the backbone of one of the UK's most critical industries. Headline results include:   95% of Innovation L

This blog first featured on Ashfords' website here . In November, Ashfords took part in the latest Future Finance Collaborative Challenge Programme – as part of an expert panel discussing the rise in popularity of ‘finfluencers’ and potential for engagement with financial advisors and wealth management firms.   This article highlight opportunities, risks and implications ‘finfluencers’ bring to the space, providing helpful insights for firms helpful insights for firms consi

The Future Finance Finale event brought together financial services leaders, technology providers, academic experts, and programme participants for a half-day event celebrating the impact of the Future Finance programme and exploring what’s next for the sector. Hosted in Bristol, the event showcased transformative work delivered through the programme, including research insights, case studies, and projects reshaping financial services in the UK. Attendees engaged with a wide