FINTECH Circle

The world's first fintech-specific board programme, for senior professionals building paid portfolio careers as Board Advisors, NEDs, Chairs and Fractional Executives.

The Board Programme offers expert-led training for board careers in fintech and regulated financial services, including on-demand and live courses, Pop-Up Boards, and partnerships with headhunters.

FINTECH Circle organizes in-person and online events with fintech leaders, including live Pop-Up Boards, webinars, and the Annual Board & CEO Summit.

FINTECH Circle provides books, films, masterclasses, and webinars covering business models transforming global financial services.

The new CISI Board Readiness Programme, powered by FINTECH Circle, offers Chartered Members and Fellows a structured route into board, non-executive and portfolio careers.

On 13 October 2026, FINTECH Circle hosted Autumn Drinks, an event for fintech founders, investors, board members, and industry leaders, sponsored by MHA.

The page shares analysis, webinar insights, and thought leadership from the FINTECH Circle community, along with books, films, and London tours.

The latest posts from the FINTECH Circle Insights blog: thought leadership interviews, investor analysis, event highlights and fintech market news.

This partnership unites the distinct strengths of both entities—FINTECH Circle’s vast network and expertise with Started’s PR and growth strategies—with a shared goal: to cultivate innovationand leadership in the evolving fintech landscape.

FINTECH Circle presents *Fintech Capital London*, a news-style program hosted by Susanne Chishti, launching 4 December 2024 at FinTech Connect in London’s ExCel.

ITN Business presents *Finance: Equity and Inclusion*, a news-style program hosted by Sangeeta Kandola, launched 6 December 2023 at FinTech Connect in London’s ExCel.

Susanne Chishti is the award-winning Founder & Chair of FINTECH Circle, an experienced Non-Executive Director and FTSE board member, and co-editor of the bestselling FINTECH Book series.

The page introduces FINTECH Circle, a global fintech ecosystem connecting over 260,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and board members across 100+ countries.

Founded in 2014, FINTECH Circle set out to build the world's first dedicated fintech ecosystem. A decade on: 260,000+ members across 100+ countries.

The world's leading fintech ecosystem: 260,000+ members in 100+ countries. Board careers, startup funding and curated fintech deal flow.

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