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Blue Speck Financial, the leading UK financial technology company, has been named one of the Fintech50 2014 companies redefining financial services through technology, in the wake of launching revolutionary financial management and planning technology under their trading style, YourWealth.co.uk.

The FinTech50 are selected by a panel of industry experts from across the financial services and technology industry, including representatives of TheCEOAgenda, ICON Corporate Finance, Hotwire, Silicon Valley Bank and Fox Williams. The shortlist introduces what panellists consider to be the 50 most innovative and disruptive brands in financial technology, and acknowledges a businesses’ potential to be a game-changer within the sector.

Blue Speck Financial, a member of The Bristol SETsquared Centre, was selected out of a total of 240 financial technology firms from across Europe, following the launch of Yourwealth.co.uk to the UK market in 2012.

Toby Hughes, founder and managing director of Blue Speck Financial and YourWealth.co.uk, commented: “The FinTech 50 recognises game-changing technologies and the ability to redefine the future of finance over the long term. This concept is exactly what YourWealth.co.uk’s technology is built around. The UK’s digital and technology sector remains in a constant state of evolution, and we are extremely proud to be pioneers in this area through the development of our innovative technology.”

Money Hub, as featured on YourWealth.co.uk and as part of the YourWealth.co.uk app, is a simple and easy to use tool that allows people with anything from £5 to £50 million to budget, track, and grow their money more efficiently over time. Free to download via mobile, tablet or desktop devices, the tool provides all the information you need to take control of your finances and plan your financial future – whether at home or on the go.

Nick Sturge, Director of Bristol SETsquared Centre, added: “Here we have another example of a high quality businesses building on Bristol’s strengths in Technology, digital content and financial services, being acknowledged as world class. This is an exciting market to be in and we are delighted to be supporting Blue Speck as they grow their business”.