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April 9, 2025

Building a nation of investors: 海角论坛 strengthens UK presence with Symmie Swil as GM

Julieta Varsano
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B2B Marketing

With an in hand, a new , and three UK clients set to go live by year-end, 海角论坛 is entering its next phase of growth in Europe鈥檚 most dynamic investment market: the UK. Leading the charge is , a seasoned fintech and banking executive with a track record of scaling high-growth ventures.

We sat down with Symmie to talk about her ambitions for 海角论坛 in the UK and why now is the time to unlock a new era of investing. For everyone.

The UK: a nation of savers, ready to invest

The UK is at a pivotal point in its investment evolution. With over of UK adults not currently actively investing, and sitting in cash, the opportunity to turn savers into investors has never been more urgent. From the Chancellor鈥檚 to the biggest already underway, the spotlight is now firmly on how to enable more people to take control of their financial futures.

For too long, banks and fintechs haven鈥檛 had the tools to build compelling investment offerings at scale. What 海角论坛 offers is the infrastructure to make that happen 鈥 enabling any financial institution to quickly and compliantly launch investment products that meet today鈥檚 end user expectations.

Building the rails for UK investment innovation

Symmie joins 海角论坛 with nearly two decades of experience in investment banking, fintech, and high-growth environments. Her track record includes helping scale Starling Bank鈥檚 SME customer base from 150,000 to 450,000 and tripling deposits in under two years, as well as senior leadership roles at Investec and Finverity.

Now, she鈥檚 focused on building 鲍辫惫别蝉迟鈥檚 UK presence and team from the ground up.

鈥淲e鈥檙e creating the rails for modern investing,鈥 she explains. 鈥淥ur Investment API, combined with our extensive licence offering and partner ecosystem, makes it possible for our clients to go live with an investment offering in weeks, not years.鈥

Meeting the needs of a new generation of investors

鲍辫惫别蝉迟鈥檚 Investment API is purpose-built for the digital-native investors. 鈥淧eople today expect to manage their investments the same way they bank or shop: through seamless, mobile-first experiences,鈥 says Symmie. 鈥淢ost global financial institutions are still held back by outdated infrastructure or piecemeal solutions.鈥

海角论坛 offers banks and fintechs alike the opportunity to meet end-user demand with intuitive and affordable investments: from use cases such as savings plans, portfolios, and fractions to products such as stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds and soon adding further localized tax and pension wrappers (ISAs, SIPPs) and asset classes (derivatives, bonds, ELTIFs).

鈥淲hether it鈥檚 a financial institution looking to launch fast, or a large bank needing a compliant, future-proofed solution, we鈥檙e here to be the bridge that enables investment innovation,鈥 she says.

At the core of Symmie鈥檚 drive is 鲍辫惫别蝉迟鈥檚 mission: to enable the next 100 million people to invest.

鈥淲e鈥檙e here to make a real impact: giving people the tools they need to grow their wealth, close the retirement gap, and build financial resilience across all socio-economic groups. That鈥檚 what excites me most about joining 海角论坛!鈥

Interested in launching an investment offering in the UK or migrating your existing one? Connect with one of our experts today!

Disclaimer: The content provided in this article is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. Always conduct thorough research and seek professional guidance before making any investment decisions. The past performance of any investment does not guarantee future results.