The Fintech sector includes businesses that utilise technology to improve or automate financial services and processes. Within this sector, you will find businesses that integrate innovative business models with technology, in order to enhance the financial services sector. The UK is the leading Fintech capital with a significant amount of Fintech activities taking place throughout the UK with prominent hubs located in Edinburgh, Leeds and London. In addition, the latest Fintech innovations include improvements in insurance and making more products available in the crypto-asset space.  

The Cyber Security sector covers companies that provide products or services that allow for the protection of both internet connected systems and users. In 2020, there was an estimated 1,221 active companies in the UK offering cyber security products and services.  Within this sector, the most common products offered by companies include cyber professional services, threat intelligence, monitoring, detection and analysis, and endpoint security.  

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