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About the Collaborative Challenge Programme

We’re on a mission to reshape the future of the financial services sector in the UK. From opening up access to financial services for vulnerable communities to preventing fraud and creating more diversity in the sector – we’re tackling all the hot topics affecting the sector.

And that’s where you come in. We need different voices from across the sector to contribute to the discussions and help deliver real, impactful outcomes.

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Collaborative Challenge Programme

Get paid to shape the future of financial services.

How does it work?

Identifying the challenges

Challenge themes are identified by our expert academics, who are at the forefront of technological and social change within the sector. These themes are informed by insights from industry leaders and policy experts to address the sector’s most critical needs.

Collaborative working groups

Working groups are formed to explore these themes through online and in-person workshops or hackathon-style events. These groups include:

Financial service providers

Technology innovators

Policy, regulatory and compliance experts

Academics and researchers

You will be paid a fee of up to £75 per session for your participation.

Upcoming themes

  • Effective corporate structures to foster innovation​

  • Redesigning financial service products to advance environmental sustainability​

  • The implications of asset tokenisation on financial advisers

  • Enhancing trust across the supply chain​

  • ​De-risking AI for use in the advice sector

Outcomes

The Collaborative Challenge Programme is designed to create tangible, positive outcomes for the sector. Each challenge will result in:

  • A report will be published with recommendations.

  • Identification of tech adoption or development that could overcome challenge

  • A training or support measure will be identified

  • Identification of any further research required

Understand the process

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Why take part?

There are many reasons to get involved in the Collaborative Challenge Programme, including:

  • Build your professional network: Collaborate with like-minded professionals across the financial services sector.

  • Drive innovation: Be part of the solution by contributing to cutting-edge discussions that shape the future.

  • Be a thought leader: Stay at the forefront of new ideas and strategies within the industry.

  • Explore your passion: Deep dive into topics that align with your interests and expertise.

  • Get paid: Receive compensation for your valuable insights and time.

Apply now

Use the form below to apply for the Collaborative Challenge Programme.

It’s free, with access to a host of further support, and you can join here.

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