Programme

Welcome to the virtual programme for the UK FinTech Awards

Below you’ll find everything you need to know about the awards ceremony, from who’s hosting and what’s on the menu, to the all-important shortlist.

We hope you have a brilliant night, and good luck to all those who are shortlisted!

Introduction

Colin Payne Head judge

Kicking off the evening is an introduction from Colin Payne, Head of Innovation at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Chair of the Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN), and Chair of this year’s independent judging panel.

The Host

Our host this year is Alex Zane. Alex began his career in stand-up comedy as a finalist in the 1998 Channel 4 competition ‘So You Think You’re Funny?’ His career then moved into television; starting at MTV he hosted the daily live show TRL:UK before moving to Channel 4 to become part of the acclaimed prank show Balls of Steel and then hosting T4’s Popworld and late night comedy show Rude Tube for ten series.

Alex Zane Host

His work in the world of film has made Alex the go-to-guy to host the London Premieres for the world’s biggest blockbusters, most recently the premieres for Mission Impossible 8, Havoc, and Thursday Murder Club.

An accomplished radio broadcaster, Alex hosted London’s Xfm Breakfast Show for three years and currently presents his weekly podcasts Just the Facts and the award-winning Clash of the Titles. He currently hosts the Savoy Hotel’s podcast The Savoy Originals where he has interviewed Gordon Ramsay, Nick Mohammed and Rob Brydon among others.

His writing credits include ITV’s BAFTA winning comedy The Sketch Show, Channel 4’s The 11 O’clock Show and he currently has a drama series Trash Fish in development with Three Tables Productions.

The Band

Embark on a rhythmic journey with Bring The Club sax, DJ and percussion trio. With an innate ability to seamlessly blend genres, our trio will set your party alight! Live saxophone and varied percussion bring the beats to life, so no one is spared from the call to the dancefloor. From corporate events to destination weddings, our trio have wowed varied audiences around the world.