FinTech West Appoints Navos Technologies as Cyber Resilience Partner for South West Financial Hub

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FinTech West has appointed Navos Technologies as its official cyber resilience partner to support over 5,000 members in the South West. This partnership provides regulated firms with specialist expertise to combat rising cyber threats and meet strict FCA operational resilience requirements in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

How does Navos Technologies improve cyber resilience for fintechs?

Navos Technologies provides independent technology advisory and bespoke software engineering specifically designed for the rigours of FCA-regulated environments. By joining the FinTech West ecosystem, Navos offers 5,000+ members direct access to specialist knowledge required to anticipate digital disruption and maintain service continuity during attacks. This is particularly critical as 43% of UK businesses reported a breach in the last year.

• Specialist cyber support for wealth management and insurance firms.
• Bespoke engineering solutions built for regulatory compliance.
• Expert-led insights delivered through community events and workshops.

Why is operational resilience now a board-level priority?

The shifting regulatory landscape, including new guidance from the FCA and Bank of England, has elevated operational resilience from a back-office IT concern to a primary strategic business risk. As frontier AI and cyber threats converge, firms must demonstrate they can remain operational under stress. The partnership ensures that South West firms can strengthen their infrastructure while balancing competing priorities like AI adoption and digital transformation.

What results does this partnership deliver for the South West?

By integrating Navos into its community, FinTech West creates a secure innovation hub where firms can scale without compromising security. The collaboration focuses on protecting revenue value—which has seen a 3% increase in impact from breaches—and ensuring that senior decision-makers have the tools to respond effectively to incidents. This move solidifies the South West's position as a resilient financial center.

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This partnership moves the needle by addressing the often-overlooked 'boring' side of innovation: cyber resilience. While many hubs focus solely on growth, FinTech West is prioritizing the operational stability of its 5,000 members. Navos Technologies brings the technical depth needed to ensure that the region's fintech boom isn't derailed by the rising tide of sophisticated cyberattacks and evolving FCA mandates.