"Simplybiz remains committed to supporting financial advisers and intermediaries by providing comprehensive compliance, business, and technology services. With Tom at the helm, the company is poised to further strengthen its position as a trusted partner in the financial services sector."

Matt Timmins, Joint CEO

“2024 has been a seminal year for Fintel, marked by continued strategic advancements and strong financial performance. The company has delivered robust results, with complementary acquisitions contributing to substantial growth in SaaS and subscription-based revenues."

Matt Timmins, Joint CEO

“We are confident of delivering further progress in the year ahead, with our extensive platform positioning us strongly to capitalise on the multiple growth opportunities available in a fragmented retail financial services market.”

Matt Timmins, Joint CEO

"Defaqto Matrix 360 is an industry first, game changing tool that helps our partners make smarter product decisions through a single source of market intelligence and without the requirement of specialist skills in data science and AI.

"Integrating the UK's leading product ratings and insurance database with intelligent, predictive analytic tools, it's the only place to get the bigger picture."

John Milliken, CEO Defaqto

"Our team's dedication to sustainability has been outstanding, and this award recognises the real impact we’ve made together. From reducing emissions to minimising waste, these achievements reflect our commitment to embedding sustainability into everything we do at Fintel. We’re excited to build on this momentum and continue leading the way towards a more sustainable future."

Kate Kwiatkowska, Head of ESG and Corporate Marketing

"We are investing into fintech businesses, building a connected platform of solutions for intermediaries to use with their clients."

"The increasing regulation, the demand for integrated technology and the demand for data are the real tailwinds behind the business model. "

Matt Timmins, Joint CEO

“With our strategic foundations firmly in place, we are strongly positioned to capitalise on the growth opportunities across our extensive family of brands, underpinned by the strength of our balance sheet.

Current trading is robust, and we are confident of meeting our full year revenue expectations, as we continue to inspire better outcomes for retail financial services.”

Matt Timmins, Joint CEO

"(Fintel) continued to grow strongly, targeted acquisitions have broadened the proposition, network effect is creating a positive feedback loop, earnings quality is going up. (...) It's a high quality business with plenty of growth and probably a re-rating to come"

Brendan Gulston, Gresham House

"Fintel has made a strong start to 2024, with positive trading momentum and continued strategic expansion, bringing new capabilities to our customers while investing in enhancing our core propositions.

Looking ahead, we are confident that our diverse proposition and customer base, underpinned by strong market drivers and recurring revenue streams, position us well to deliver continued strategic progress and growth.”

Matt Timmins, Joint CEO

"Being shortlisted for these two awards is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Fintel team. Our purpose of inspiring better outcomes underpins everything we do, and these nominations affirm that we are on the right path."

Kate Kwiatkowska, Head of ESG and Corporate Marketing

“I have worked with Ken, Geoff and the team at RSMR for a long time and hugely admire their research methodology, independence and dedication to the market. Their history, pedigree and ambition will add significantly to our business and I am delighted that that have chosen Defaqto and Fintel to support their next period of growth."

Matt Timmins, Joint CEO

"There at least five or six (opportunities) now that we expect to be high growth over the years to come. I don't think we've ever been in a better position. "

Matt Timmins, Joint CEO