Leadership shift Fintel recently appointed a new CEO, Tom Hegarty, effective April 1, 2025, signaling potential strategic pivots and renewed focus areas that may open conversations around governance, strategy alignment, and executive sponsorship for risk/compliance projects.

Acquisition expansion Active M&A activity including acquisitions of Defaqto and Threesixty Services, plus the planned Rayner Spencer Mills Research investment, indicates a growth trajectory and a need for integration services, data platforms, and cross-sell of product intelligence and research capabilities.

Product innovation Launch of Matrix 360 in January 2025 to optimize insurance product design provides an entry point for enterprise clients seeking analytics, design optimization, and digitization of distribution in financial services.

Sustainability & ESG Award win for Sustainability Initiative of the Year in 2024 and a leadership shakeup in ESG roles suggest opportunities to position ESG-compliant reporting, responsible investing insights, and sustainability-focused product governance services.

Technology backbone Tech stack including Next.js, .NET, PHP, Microsoft 365, and security focus (SOC 2) highlights capability to modernize platforms, support SaaS integrations, and deliver scalable fintech solutions for intermediaries and product providers.