S&W and FinTech West announce strategic partnership

The collaboration is built on shared values and the potential for specialist advice to drive innovation in the region. This partnership will focus on key areas such as financial inclusion strengthening infrastructure, ecosystem support and creating positive change within the fintech sector.

Helen Bassett, Regional Managing Partner at S&W comments, “Joining the FinTech West network is a fantastic opportunity for us to strengthen our ties with the community, in order to become another key support component for fintechs in the region. The South West is full of opportunities, and we’re proud to support its continued growth of innovation.”

Dominic Gibbs, Director at S&W, added: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with FinTech West and further strengthen our ties to the fintech community in the South West. Collaborating with Stuart and the FinTech West community enables us to bring our deep expertise in supporting fintechs to help navigate the complexities of growth throughout their journeys.”

Stuart Harrison, Founder of FinTech West, adds, “We’re excited to be collaborating with an extended number of partners this year. S&W bring the expertise and passion to help the FinTech West community thrive. This new partnership continues to strengthen our vibrant ecosystem, supporting the development of financial technologies that drives economic progress in the region.”

This enthusiasm for stronger regional financial connections was also supported by UWE. They announced financial backing for a series of activities, starting with a round table discussion on April 24th, which brought together regional industry experts to discuss and define how those within the insurance industry could achieve greater regional engagement.

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About Fintech West

FinTech West connects and grows a diverse community across finance, technology, education, and professional services open to anyone interested in technology in finance. 

FinTech West drives “Impact Through Collaboration” by tackling strategic challenges—such as education/industry gaps, sustainable finance, InsurTech innovation, and blockchain/tokenisation adoption, through shared knowledge, inclusive partnerships and joint projects.

About S&W: 

S&W is one of the fastest-growing UK accountancy firms and builds on the heritage of Smith & Williamson which was founded in 1881. It was launched as a new business on March 31, 2025, following the sale of Evelyn Partners’ Professional Services business to Apax Partners.   

As a leader in the accountancy mid-market, the firm offers clients a broad range of services spanning business and private client tax advice, assurance and business services and a suite of advisory and digital services that include recovery and restructuring, transaction services and forensic advice.
 
S&W has c1,800 employees and more than 120 partners operating from 15 towns and cities in the UK and Republic of Ireland.