Lithuania–UK FinTech Bridge Marks New Phase in Strategic Financial Cooperation
High-level forum advances innovation, regulation, and cross-border market access
April 09th, 2026
A major step forward in Lithuania–United Kingdom financial cooperation was marked by the Lithuania–UK FinTech Bridge forum, held on 18 March 2026 at the London headquarters of Revolut. The high-level event, titled Lithuania–UK FinTech Bridge: High-Level Institutional and Business Dialogue, brought together around 200 senior representatives from financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and FinTech companies, making it the largest Lithuanian-organised FinTech event in the history of bilateral relations.
The forum was organised by the British Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania in cooperation with the Embassy of Lithuania to the United Kingdom and Invest Lithuania. Held under the Chatham House Rule, discussions focused on regulatory competitiveness, supervisory innovation, and market access within the evolving UK–EU financial landscape. The event also highlighted Lithuania’s ambition to position itself as a Tier 1 FinTech jurisdiction, aligning national policy with broader European and global financial frameworks.
Opening the forum, Asta Radikaitė emphasized the natural alignment between Lithuania and the United Kingdom in the FinTech sector, citing shared commitments to innovation and forward-looking regulation. She underscored the symbolic importance of hosting the event at Revolut, a company with strong operational ties to Lithuania and a significant presence in the European Union market. Additional remarks by Vice-Minister of Finance Janus Kizenevič reinforced Lithuania’s strategic vision for financial innovation and international cooperation.
Panel discussions featured leading figures from regulatory authorities and industry, including representatives from the Financial Conduct Authority, as well as executives from major FinTech firms such as Checkout.com, Tide, ConnectPay, ZEN.COM, TransferGO, and Paystrax Ltd. These discussions explored practical challenges and opportunities in scaling FinTech solutions, strengthening compliance frameworks, and fostering cross-border innovation ecosystems.
The forum also reflects an emerging form of economic and technological diplomacy, where collaboration in financial innovation strengthens bilateral trust and competitiveness. By aligning regulatory approaches and encouraging knowledge exchange, Lithuania and the United Kingdom are contributing to a more integrated and resilient European FinTech landscape, even in the context of post-Brexit regulatory divergence.
In conclusion, the Lithuania–UK FinTech Bridge signals a forward-looking partnership with significant long-term implications. Through sustained dialogue between governments, regulators, and industry leaders, both countries are positioning themselves at the forefront of global financial innovation, fostering an ecosystem that supports growth, investment, and technological advancement.
