Cyber Alchemy & FinTech North: Securing Growth and Innovation in Northern FinTech

At Cyber Alchemy, we’re proud to announce our strategic partnership with FinTech North, the leading platform fostering FinTech innovation and collaboration across the North of England. Officially unveiled on February 21, 2025, this collaboration is designed to strengthen cybersecurity resilience throughout the rapidly growing Northern FinTech ecosystem.

Why Cybersecurity is Essential for FinTech Growth

FinTech companies today are navigating a landscape shaped by constant innovation and increasing regulatory complexity—especially with compliance frameworks like the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). At Cyber Alchemy, we view robust cybersecurity as an essential enabler of business growth and investment protection, not just a compliance checkbox. Our collaboration with FinTech North reflects this belief and underscores our commitment to safeguarding the hard-earned value within businesses.

Our Shared Strategic Objectives

This partnership aims to transform cybersecurity from a perceived cost centre into a strategic asset for FinTech companies. FinTech North’s extensive regional network, combined with our expertise as a premium cybersecurity consultancy, creates an ideal platform to elevate cybersecurity awareness, drive compliance, and ensure business continuity for firms across the North.

Together, we will:

• Enhance the regional FinTech sector’s overall cybersecurity resilience.
• Provide the community with expert insights, technical content, and proactive cybersecurity strategies – see our latest blog
• Help companies protect their investments, secure funding, maintain compliance, and safeguard their reputation.

Key Activities for 2025

Throughout the year, our experts will actively participate in FinTech North’s flagship events, including:

• Northern Summit: Covering critical themes such as technology, product innovation, risk management, and regulatory technology.
• Leeds Conference (May 15, 2025): Where we are a key partner alongside industry leaders like Mastercard, Leeds Building Society, and Bruntwood SciTech, addressing pivotal topics in banking, lending, and regulation.
• Manchester Conference: Focused on similar vital themes, reinforcing our commitment to supporting the broader Northern ecosystem.

Additionally, we’ll regularly share expert content and thought leadership through FinTech North’s network, delivering strategic insights tailored to senior decision-makers, technical leaders, and compliance experts.

Long-Term Commitment to the Region

At Cyber Alchemy, we believe in building long-term, value-centric partnerships. Our collaboration with FinTech North is more than just event sponsorship—it’s a sustained effort to position cybersecurity as an integral part of strategic business planning. Future initiatives may include joint research projects, customised cybersecurity frameworks, and ongoing advocacy to cultivate a strong cybersecurity culture in the Northern FinTech community.

Expert-Led and Client-Focused

True to our ethos, this partnership ensures that FinTech North members will always engage directly with our senior cybersecurity experts—never a junior “B-team.” Our proactive, positive approach emphasises confidence-building and enablement, helping companies achieve growth without security risks derailing their plans.

Meet the Cyber Alchemy Team of Experts

Our clients always engage directly with senior cybersecurity experts. As a CREST-accredited cybersecurity consultancy, Cyber Alchemy ensures premium service quality without ever compromising on expertise or client experience.

Driving Business Value Together

Cyber Alchemy’s mission is clear: “We protect the hard-earned value in your business.” Our partnership with FinTech North exemplifies this mission, ensuring cybersecurity becomes a business growth enabler rather than a compliance burden. By working together, we aim to set a new standard for secure, resilient, and successful FinTech innovation across Northern England.