A Finnovate Show Appearance 

Just like that it’s Friday again and it’s time for us to update you on the excitement that’s been happening at Datactics over the past fortnight.  Matt Flenley recently spoke on the Finnovate Show, a podcast that gives a space for financial service leaders that are leading change and innovation a chance to share. The podcast covered topics including how Datactics has evolved during COVID-19, how the current regulatory environment is evolving and the implications of this and where this leaves FIs. Matt’s podcast will be released in due course and we will be sharing it across our social media platforms, so make sure to keep an eye out for that!  

AI and Ethics Panel chats with the experts 

In other news, Dr Fiona Browne was able to share last week on a panel moderated by Ramesh Dontha, Data Transformers on the topic of AI and Ethics. Increasingly, as you know, companies are leveraging data and artificial intelligence to create scalable solutions – but they’re also scaling their reputational, regulatory, and legal risks. Fiona, alongside AI exports Cortnie Abercrombie and Fion Lee-Madan unpacked the conversation further. To discuss more around this subject, reach out to Fiona on LinkedIn today.

AI for Services Roadshow with KTN 

Sticking with Fiona, she recently pitched at KTN: AI for Services Roadshow. The aim of the event was to discover the innovation taking place across the UK in the professional and financial, insurance, accountancy and law sectors. Kainos, Adoreboard and Analytics Engines are in amongst the few other companies that also represented Northern Ireland in the AI for Services Tour. To listen to Fiona’s pitch, click here: Northern Ireland Tour.  

Growing team at Datactics 

At Datactics we are delighted to announce that we have grown the team by 3 new members this week. We are taking part in Invest Northern Ireland’s Graduate to Export scheme alongside a number of ambitious, scaling companies putting people into international markets.  Two new International Business Development Executives have joined the team, Brendan McCarthy and Michael Lynch, who will both respectively spend 6 months working in our Belfast Headquarters before Michael heads off to Japan and Brendan to New York for 12 months. In market, they will help us engage clients we already have in the region and scale the business overseas. We are also welcoming our brand-new Graduate Research Associate and Writer to the team, Roisin Floyd, who will take on the challenge of going deeper on many of the data and industry topics our clients are passionate about.  Feel free to connect to any of these new team members on LinkedIn as I am sure they would love to talk to you about their new, key roles within our rapidly-growing team! 

Upcoming events 

At Datactics the events calendar never sleeps! Firstly, Stuart Harvey will be sharing on a panel in conjunction with Invest NI and American Banker. Alongside Dave Linsday, Vox Managing Director and Data Practice Lead and Simon Cole, CEO of hivera, they will discuss how they can help banks accelerate digital transformation to overcome the challenges of legacy systems. Together they will provide CIOs, CISOs, CDOs, and CROs valuable insight and best practices for using technology and optimizing data to break new ground in banking. Register for the event here. 

Stuart also is contributing to a webinar on the topic of ‘𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀’, brought to you by Data Management Insight, from A-Team Insight. 
 
Register for the webinar to find out: 
 
– How to establish data quality 
– How to implement effective data governance 
– The benefits of combining data quality and governance 
– The best technologies and tools for these tasks 
– How to ensure accurate and meaningful analytics 
 
To register for this event on the 22nd of April, click here.

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Brendan McCarthy is one of our brand new Business Development Executives, joining the team as part of Invest NI’s Graduate to Export programme. As a recent Business graduate, he is keen to get stuck into a career in the technology space and we are delighted that he has joined our growing team. We thought we would sit down and find out who he is, how he has come to Datactics, his goals and ambitions! We hope you enjoy getting to know him…

Hi Brendan! It’s great to have you on board. What can you tell me about this brand-new role you have taken up with Datactics?

Hi, I am really excited to get started. I applied for the role at the start of January upon completing a Data Analysis course with South Eastern Regional College (SERC). Previous to that I undertook an undergraduate degree in Business Management at Queens University Belfast. I saw the role on LinkedIn and thought it looked great, I was interviewed a few times and then I landed in the role. I am very much looking forward to working with international clients mostly, trying to develop the North America Market. Graduate to Export is a brilliant programme and one I am proud to be a part of.

You have 6 months with us in Belfast and then you will hopefully get to spend 12 months in New York. For your first 6 months, what are your main goals?

The main priority is to gain as great a grasp as possible on the industry because although my background is in Business Management, the data management industry is brand new to me! I want to learn as much as possible on the solutions and the market sector at large. Over the next 6 months I will engage in training, as well as studying for a post graduate diploma in global marketing with the Graduate to Export programme. I am hoping the knowledge I gained in my SERC course in Data Analysis comes in handy – I was able to also gain introductory qualifications in leadership & management, Python and SQL! I would highly recommend doing the course, it was online and the support offered was second to none.

Tell me more about the post graduate qualification you are completing alongside working, what will that entail?

It’s with Ulster University and the Institute of Export and International Trade, all online with a much larger time scale to complete. There is the flexibility to complete it all whenever suits you best. Once we are out in market the time scale is even broader, with 3 months to do each module. I hope it will provide me with invaluable insight into the marketing globally, which I can use in practice over the course of the 18 months and beyond. The course will definitely keep me on my toes!

With your background being Business Management, do you prefer Marketing or Sales?

In my experience so far, it has been more marketing, but with the roles I had within the hospitality sector, sales comes quite naturally.  Combining Business and Technology quite quickly became a priority of mine after completing my undergraduate in Business Management at QUB. I feel equiped to be able to combine my learnings and my passion for data in a way that will seek to build relationships and help scale Datactics further.

So, with the move to New York, it will be a big change of culture no doubt, how do you feel about the impending move?

I lived in New York last year, just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. I didn’t manage to get started back then but seeing this opportunity excited me! I have some experience working there and a few contacts already. I have always had a passion for travel and international markets, I enjoy the challenge of something new, that can push me out of my comfort zone. Having lived in New York already, I feel confident about moving there and I am intrigued to see how it will all unfold in due course.

Do you have any fears coming into the role?

I think there is always fears coming into a brand-new industry, particularly one which is more technical. I am keen to ensure that I have strong awareness of the business problem at hand, with a grasp of the capabilities of the solution but a focus on how we can solve data quality problems on an international scale. Datactics stood out to me amongst the other companies taking part in the Graduate to Export programme – I knew I really wanted to get involved with technology and I thought Datactics was the perfect way to do it! I am confident that I will be able to learn a lot from the highly skilled professionals around me. Having previously completed a placement as a Data Analyst, I am keen to use that knowledge within my efforts in Datactics!

On a side note, my first impressions of Datactics has been great! Throughout the interview process I instantly felt at ease. The company also seems to do a lot of social activity, which is something that highly appeals to me because I really enjoy getting to know others and it’s great to know there is a social committee that facilitates it all. It has been apparent to me quite quickly that Datactics is a ‘people first’ company, that embraces talent and encourages initiative at all levels from graduate to senior team.

Thanks, Brendan, for taking the time to chat with us. It was great to be able to hear about your passions and your career journey to date.  We look forward to hearing more from you soon!

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We’re delighted to have been selected to join a virtual roadshow to the US: DIT’s RegTech Roadshow.

We will be joined by innovative regulatory technology companies such as: Acin AMPLYFI, AutoRek, ComplyAdvantage, Finreg-E, FNA, Solidatus, Suade Labs, and TAINA Technology Limited.

This roadshow will provide this group of leading UK RegTechs with the opportunity to meet directly with US corporate innovation and compliance teams, receive guidance and training from DIT partners on how to set up and grow a physical presence, and hear from industry experts including regulators about the key challenges facing the US market and how their technology can help solve them.

If you would like to get in touch, please reach out to Kieran Buchanan or Matt Flenley who will introduce you to our US-based case studies within the Financial Services sector and help you understand where Datactics brings value.

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Datactics is a part of the cohort of companies joining the DIT Virtual RegTech themed roadshow this week.

The DIT’s RegTech Roadshow takes place virtually with the aim of providing ten innovative UK-based RegTech companies with the opportunity to meet industry stakeholders, regulators and potential partners. 

Datactics will be visiting New York virtually alongside Acin AMPLYFI, AutoRek, ComplyAdvantage, Finreg-E, FNA, Solidatus, Suade Labs, and TAINA Technology Limited. The delegation this year is one of the most diverse ever, with representation from every region across the UK, including three female-founded companies! On top of this, the delegation has serviced nearly every Tier 1-2 financial institution and raised a staggering $100 million in funding combined. Finally, each of the 10 companies offers a unique solution built to help firms conduct their business safer, easier, and more equitably.  

We thought we would sit down with Kieran Buchanan, Business Development Executive at Datactics, to find out more about the roadshow and why Datactics is delighted to be involved. 

This event being a US RegTech roadshow will have US-based industry stakeholders, regulators and potential partners – this is a market Datactics is keen to establish themselves even further in, isn’t it? 

It is most certainly; I have seen some large banking organisations have a presence at this roadshow so it’s our prerogative to introduce our services as we already have some use cases in the US market. This will allow them to know what we provide in the space of data quality and the data management infrastructure as a whole. US is a significant market bursting with opportunities to invest time and effort into. 

What conversations do you hope to have with the industry stakeholders, regulators, and potential partners? 

There are a lot of innovation-based attendees so I think there will be a natural introduction to who Datactics is and how we can bring value. We’re particularly looking forward to demonstrate how our solution will help organisations that are keen to develop a good data quality culture. Our Self-Service Data Quality (SSDQ) platform will be fantastic for those organisations that want to get ahead of the curve by ensuring they have the proper building blocks in place when it comes to the quality of their valuable data assets.

Throughout the week, what would be the best way for attendees to get in touch with you? 

I have a meeting set up on the platform, Meetaway, so I’ll be contactable via video call using that platform. My profile is on there, fully populated! You can also get in touch with me via email: kieran.buchanan@datactics.com and of course, via LinkedIn.  

There are some great panel talks happening this week! Are there any talks you are keen to go to? 

There’s a talk on the topic of the future of financial services, Regtech and Compliance which I am keen to attend. Another interesting talk would be ‘How US regulators are adapting to new technologies‘ as it reflects the work we do with SSDQ. We are currently helping business users at financial services organisations get their data right for a wide range of regulatory reports, whether that be BCBS 239 or MiFID II, or country-specific deposit guarantee scheme reporting.

If you are attending the event, feel free to reach out Kieran at any time, via email, LinkedIn or Meetaway.

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Join us at the Virtual DMS NYC which will explore how financial institutions are shifting from defensive to offensive data management strategies, to improve operational efficiency and revenue-enhancing opportunities.

An event that will be putting the business lens on data and deep diving into the data management capabilities needed to deliver on business outcomes.

Agenda will be released soon and we will update this page. In the meantime, why not click here for our updates or find us on Linkedin, Twitter or Facebook for the latest news.

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Belfast-based Regtech company Datactics, a leading data quality software provider to global financial services firms, has been selected by the UK Government’s Department for International Trade (DIT) to showcase the best in British innovation during a US roadshow.

The DIT’s RegTech Roadshow takes place virtually 22-26 February 2021.

It will provide ten innovative UK-based regulatory technology companies with the opportunity to meet industry stakeholders, regulators and potential partners. They will also receive guidance and training from DIT partners on how to set up and grow a physical presence and hear from experts on the key challenges facing the US market and how their technology can help solve them.

Datactics was selected following a highly competitive recruitment process. To qualify for the roadshow, each company had to meet the following criteria set by DIT: 10 or more employees, a minimum annual turnover of £1 million, an enterprise-ready solution, and an existing base of clients in the UK and US markets. The companies selected have all achieved great success both domestically and globally, cultivating a strong international client base and achieving a reputation of excellence in helping revolutionize the way the financial services industry manage risk, compliance, and regulatory change. The cohort represents diversity and female leadership within the UK industry, with each firm offering a unique and innovative solution that is revolutionizing regulation compliance and all the companies combined service nearly every Tier 1 and Tier 2 financial institution.

Kunal Khatri, Director for DIT North America, said:

The UK has been at the heart of the global financial services innovation for decades, and in 2021 we will continue to lead the global FinTech and RegTech revolution. We’re excited to showcase the talent and expertise that UK companies have to offer. This roadshow is a great opportunity to deepen our bilateral engagement on financial services with the US and encourage private sector collaboration to make the world a safer, easier, and more equitable place to do business.

Commenting on the selection, Stuart Harvey, Datactics CEO, said:

This is a great opportunity for Datactics to showcase our best-in-breed data quality and matching solutions to the US financial market. We have proven success in the UK and Europe and already work with clients in the US. We are looking forward to helping financial institutions transform their data-driven business, manage risk and regulatory compliance.

The UK leads in the field of regulatory innovation thanks to its high concentration of financial services firms and the institution of the Financial Conduct Authority’s regulatory sandbox. British RegTechs are well-positioned to add value and help revolutionise the way US companies approach compliance.

In addition to the 10 companies, DIT is excited to welcome media partners and advisers who helped to develop the program, including the A-Team Group’s RegTech Insights, and the COMPLY Conference, host of one of the largest RegTech industry events in the US.

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• A panel discussing exploring the challenges associated with getting data into the hands of those that need it and will explore approaches to data governance and data quality issues, to make the process of using and sharing data, as frictionless as possible.

• A Keynote session looking at ‘a data-driven re-start’ that will cover the impact of COVID-19 on shifting business priorities and focussing on how existing data management processes and data architectures have changed – as well as problems encountered along the way 

Check out the full agenda at DMS Virtual USA and register your place by clicking on the image below:

Taking place on 29th and 30th September with daily live keynotes, live speaker chat, Q&As sessions and pre-recorded content available; the Data Management Summit USA Virtual will explore how sell side and buy side financial institutions are navigating the global crisis and adapting their data strategies to manage in today’s new normal environment.

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