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Miriam O’Callaghan with Ruth McCarthy of FEXCO and Dr Oliver Murphy of IT Tralee at the launch of Cantillon 2017. Picture Jason Clarke.
FEXCO – one of the world’s leading independent financial technology providers – recently launched the Cantillon 2017, Ireland’s only one-day, financial technology (fintech) discussion forum which takes place in Tralee.
‘Building Borderless Business’ is the theme of the Cantillon Conference which is coordinated by the IT Tralee and takes place on Thursday, March 30 at The Rose Hotel.
The event welcomes industry experts from companies including Indeed, SAP, VoxPro, Dell, EMC, Grant Thornton and FEXCO to lead discussion on the three key areas of; Digital Financial Technologies, Cyber Security and Digital Building Blocks.
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MC’d by Miriam O’Callaghan, the conference aims to draw attention to the challenges and opportunities for Irish companies, both start up and established, in the area of fintech as well furthering the discussion around attracting the necessary talent to support this growing sector.
New research announced by FEXCO and delivered in partnership with the world’s largest jobs site, Indeed, found that job seeker interest in fintech as a career has increased dramatically in the past six months in Ireland.
In 2016, searches for jobs in fintech increased by 85% worldwide, a trend reflected in the Irish market with an increase of 90% in the past six months.
While on the employer side, Ireland ranks second in demand for cyber security professionals, as measured by open roles versus searches, with Israel top of the list and the UK in third.
Speaking ahead of the conference, Ruth McCarthy CEO FEXCO Corporate Payments commented; “It’s clear both through the research we have carried out with Indeed and anecdotally from our day-to-day business experience that fintech presents a significant opportunity for the Irish economy – now more so than ever. The Brexit referendum result means that Ireland will be the only English speaking country remaining within the EU and we have the additional advantage of being part of the Euro zone. With over 80% of all fintech investment coming from the USA, this is a unique advantage we cannot squander.
“FEXCO is excited to support and be a part of this event again in 2017, one which we believe is absolutely necessary to highlight the opportunities around fintech, blockchain technologies and associated sectors like Cyber Security.”
Commenting on the launch Dr Oliver Murphy, President IT Tralee; “Kerry is unrivalled when it comes to entrepreneurial success and the Cantillon Conference has now become the go-to forum for the development of entrepreneurship in Ireland. The key to the event’s success is the fact that topics for discussion are chosen to reflect issues that are relevant to the strategic development of entrepreneurship and transformation of Ireland’s economic model. We look forward to welcoming some of the world’s leading experts in the area of fintech to Kerry in March to challenge and debate the future of the global financial landscape. The Institute is also delighted to present this conference in association with FEXCO.”
To register for Cantillon 2017 in association with FEXCO or for more information visit www.cantillon.ie Packages are available for individual delegates and groups with prices beginning at €150.
