Jaime Amoedo, Executive Director and co-founder of The ESG Institute was invited to join the panel of judges at the 2023 Fintech Innovation Challenge. With 14 incredible finalists from across the globe, the event was a testament to the innovative spirit and transformative power of FinTech!.

The challenge was opened with speeches from Hon Tim Johnston MHK (Minister for Enterprise), Lyle Wraxall (CEO, Digital Isle of Man), Ros Lynch (Head of Supervisory Practices and Innovation Strategy, Isle of Man Financial Services Authority), and Kurt Roosen (Head of Innovation, Digital Isle of Man).

We then had a great speech from Stephen Ingledew OBE (Chairman of FinTech Scotland) on embracing FinTech innovation.

There were 4 Challenge Statements covering 4 topics: Digital identity management, e-KYC, Compliance & transaction monitoring and Wildcard.

Jaime said “Thanks to Digital Isle of Man for inviting me to participate in this landmark event. It was a truly inspiring experience to witness firsthand the groundbreaking solutions these innovative companies presented, designed to address pressing challenges within the FinTech industry.

A special mention to Stephen Ingledew OBE and Greg Ellison for their insightful keynote speeches on embracing FinTech Innovation and AI's potential role in reshaping our industry.

A round of applause to all the participants for the passion, dedication, and creativity they brought to the competition. Special congratulations to the winners, SQR, Crucial Compliance Limited, and Cygnetise, who showcased exceptional solutions in Digital Identity Management & eKYC, Compliance & Transaction Monitoring, and the Wildcard categories, respectively. Your achievements are a reflection of your hard work, ingenuity, and commitment to elevating the FinTech landscape!.

Thanks as well to the event's sponsors - Argon, Cayman National, Deloitte, Games Global, and SolutionsHub!

I'm left feeling excited about the future of FinTech, as we continue to push the boundaries of innovation and unlock new opportunities in this dynamic sector. Looking forward to next year's event!”

Our colleague Joanne Thurlow, Executive Director and co-founder of The ESG Institute, was also invited to be a mentor for one of the finalists.