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London still 'top spot' for fintech after Brexit

The UK’s vote to leave the European Union has not affected London's standing as a great place to launch and grow a fintech business, but there are questions about the capital's ability to continue attracting talent from Europe.

L-R: David Wighton, Ophelia Brown, Anne Boden, Nigel Verdon and Ismail Ahmed
L-R: David Wighton, Ophelia Brown, Anne Boden, Nigel Verdon and Ismail Ahmed Photo: Credit: Micha Theiner

The UK’s vote to leave the European Union has not affected London's standing as a great place to launch and grow a fintech business, but there are questions about the capital's ability to continue attracting talent from Europe.

That was the view of a panel of fintech entrepreneurs and investors at a Financial News Brexit Breakfast to discuss the future of the sector in London.

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