The sixth annual Manchester Conference hosted by FinTech North focused on the importance of maintaining trust in financial services and FinTech amid economic shocks. The event featured keynotes on trust and supplier failure, stressed exit planning, and a panel discussion on trust in FinTech. Innovate Finance CEO Janine Hirt revealed that UK FinTech investment reached $12.5 billion in 2022. The conference also showcased innovative regional FinTech startups.

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