Financial software development services in the UK
What does a successful financial company need? Being up-to-date, compliant, and ready to adapt to the ever-evolving market.
With Vention’s UK-based financial software services, you get all that and a bit more, being free of any worries about the technical side of your business.
Financial software development in the UK: market insights
The UK’s financial software market is thriving and evolving at an impressive pace. With digital transformation accelerating across industries, businesses face increasing pressure to adopt robust, innovative solutions that meet their clients’ unique financial needs.
Revenue projections for the UK’s financial software market are strong: from £16.21B in 2025, it’s expected to surge to £26.11B by 2030, marking a steady CAGR of 10 per cent.
At the same time, integrating advanced technologies like machine learning, AI-driven analytics, and blockchain continues to energise the market. These tools drive efficiency and transparency while enabling the development of secure, compliant platforms users can rely on.
And we’re not just watching the shift; we’re engineering it. As a financial software development company with a dedicated engagement team based in London, Vention has partnered with the best and brightest in finance to turn bold ideas into reliable, high-impact software that pays off.
Ready to build what’s next? So are we.
Tailored tech for every financial organisation
With decades in custom financial software development, we’ve turned complex financial needs into sleek, scalable software for the industry’s sharpest players. Whether you're running a legacy institution or launching the next big fintech, we build tech that fuels growth, boosts efficiency, and makes money move smarter.
Types of businesses we empower
From fast-moving startups to established industry leaders, we’ve helped 500+ businesses build the kind of tech that keeps money flowing, risk in check, and opportunities within reach. No matter your stage or structure, our solutions are built to deliver clarity, control, and a lasting competitive edge.
Startups
Speed matters when you’re disrupting finance. We help fintech startups move quickly from idea to MVP and beyond. With expert engineering and scalable architecture, we build the foundation for growth, agility, and investor confidence.
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)
For SMBs, efficiency is everything. We deliver innovative, cost-effective financial tools that streamline operations, improve cash flow visibility, and support smarter, faster decision-making.
Enterprises
We partner with large enterprises to implement robust, scalable financial software systems that redefine operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and drive business transformation.
Our services
In a sector where security breaches, slow tech, and compliance missteps can cost millions, having the right software partner is a must. We design and deliver secure, scalable solutions tailored for the financial space so your operations stay sharp and your mind at ease.
Bespoke software development
As a finance software development company, Vention delivers solutions you won’t find on a shelf. We collaborate with you every step of the way, from initial concept to final deployment. Share your vision, and let's build it together.
Advisory and consulting
Vention's advisory and consulting services leverage extensive experience in finance and an in-depth understanding of your unique needs. We tailor solutions to your domain, market demands, and ambitions, creating a custom roadmap for sustainable growth.
Modernisation and legacy system upgrades
Our skilled team meticulously evaluates your current systems, delivering tailored solutions that enhance performance, security, and user experience. Our comprehensive modernisation strategies seamlessly transition businesses to secure, efficient, and scalable technologies.
UI/UX design
Vention’s user-centric design approach ensures your digital experiences are intuitive, engaging, and aligned with your brand. Our UI/UX designers create visually stunning interfaces that delight your customers and empower your teams.
Cloud
Still juggling on-prem headaches? We help you migrate to secure, scalable cloud infrastructure that reduces overhead, supports compliance, and gives your team the flexibility to move faster.
Cybersecurity
Safeguarding your data and systems is our top priority. To protect your company, we provide comprehensive cybersecurity services, including risk assessments, threat detection, and incident response.
DevOps
If you face delivery delays and siloed teams, we can fix that fast and efficiently. With a proven DevOps approach, our team helps you ship faster, collaborate better, and deploy more confidently.
Ongoing support & maintenance
Upon request, our dedicated support team is here to ensure your systems run smoothly, 24/7. We offer proactive monitoring, timely updates, and responsive troubleshooting to keep your business operations running smoothly.
Is the software part a bit overwhelming?
Try our product discovery workshop. Our finance software experts will help you answer the most important questions, like:
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How can you improve your operations with software?
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Where should you start?
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Which tools are the best fit for your goals?
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How can you move forward without disrupting ongoing operations?
And plenty more!
Security first, always
We’re a trusted financial software development partner who won’t rest until your solution is 100 per cent secure. We help you adhere to the highest standards and most stringent regulatory requirements.
Vlad Antsipin
Technical Manager at Vention
“To prevent breaking compliance, we sometimes avoid using open-source with an active contributing community, as it can be hard to verify that all dependencies and updates match compliance requirements.”
Financial solutions by sub-industries
Vention stands out as a finance software development company by shaping solutions around the unique demands of each sector. Trust us: we’ve worked across 20+ financial subdomains and know what it takes to get it right.
Banking
Vention helps banks adopt innovative solutions with ease. From enabling open banking and creating engaging digital banking experiences to optimising performance with analytical tools and enhancing customer relations with custom CRMs, we support banks in removing bottlenecks and embracing the future of finance.
Real estate and mortgage
Worried about risk and security in real estate transactions? Vention will minimise risk and ensure your compliance with regulations with the help of robust mortgage lending software and market analysis tools. And if you feel like getting more transparent, we’ll add a sprinkle of smart contracts.
Insurance
Our risk management systems will proactively identify and address potential issues that might arise while you serve your clients. Streamline claims, automate document processing, and create secure environments for your customers with the robust software we deliver.
Lending & credit
Vention’s personal and commercial lending solutions combine efficiency with robust compliance features. Our credit analytics systems, payment gateways, and reporting tools automate processes while guaranteeing adherence to regulations, saving you time, and minimising risk.
Wealth management and investment management
We develop comprehensive wealth management solutions featuring advanced analytics for precise risk assessment and forecasting. Our investment platforms and robo-advisors work alongside personal finance tools such as budgeting, estate, and retirement planning to build a secure, diversified asset portfolio.
Stock, bond, and capital markets
We design robust infrastructure tools and advanced sales and trading systems. Modernise your operations with our digital asset management tools and sophisticated analysis solutions for a competitive edge.
Digital payments
Reaching customers worldwide but struggling with complex cross-border payments? Vention offers integrated digital payment solutions that simplify global transactions. Our secure payment gateways connect to major international payment and money transfer networks, enabling seamless processing regardless of location.
What our clients say about us
Together with Vention employees, we’ve built and are supporting 19 microservices. In our test environment, we’ve successfully onboarded more than 500,000 users.
The most impressive thing is the way we work together. Vention engineers are fully integrated within Upvest and contribute to many aspects of our product. Vention engineers have challenged ideas and demonstrated a product mindset. Not only have they executed the tasks given, but they've also shown an understanding of the product's impact and developed the functionality taking into account the domain requirements and user experience.”
Geoffrey Teale
What our clients say about us
Vention has been very cost-effective, providing high-calibre engineering staff at a competitive cost. I was impressed with their creativity and desire to remain competitive when our business looked towards an offshoring strategy for permanent staff.”
Graeme Lindsay
What our clients say about us
We achieved the timelines we needed. This process would not have been a success without Vention. They solved problems in a quick and efficient way. They are a great organisation to deal with.”
Robert Knight
What our clients say about us
We decided on them based on the design of products they delivered and were equally impressed with the design work they did for us.
The full stack engineer is very well versed in devops and the AWS stack that we use. We are very pleased with the work they have produced for us and continue to provide quality work for us.”
Lee Tupper
Why Vention?
Years in financial software development
Financial projects delivered
Seamless integrations with over 100 essential services
Expertise in all stacks used today, as well as innovative techs such as VR, IoT, and blockchain
An ISO 27001-certified company
Business industries served
Engineers and consultants with AI-specific skill sets
Delivery on time, on budget, and on scope
Your challenges, our solutions
The fintech space moves fast, and so do its challenges. As a trusted financial services software development company, we help turn obstacles into opportunities.
Regulatory compliance
Financial companies must comply with complex and ever-evolving regulations like GDPR, SOX, or PSD2.
How we overcome it:
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Embed compliance early in the software development lifecycle.
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Use regtech tools.
Data security and privacy
As prime targets for fraud and breaches, financial firms must prioritise data protection.
How we overcome it:
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Implement strong encryption and multi-factor authentication.
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Conduct regular security audits and penetration tests.
Legacy system integration
Outdated infrastructure can slow progress and complicate integration with modern tools.
How we overcome it:
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Develop a phased migration strategy to move from legacy to modern infrastructure.
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Use APIs and middleware solutions to interconnect legacy and modern tools.
Scalability and performance
With a growing user base or an unexpected surge in users, an unprepared financial company may lose customers due to the inability to handle the load of requests.
How we overcome it:
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Employ load testing and auto-scaling strategies from day one.
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Use a cloud-native architecture that would allow you to swiftly scale up and down as the workload changes.
User experience
Confusing interfaces and poor usability drive user churn and damage trust.
How we overcome it:
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Use modern design frameworks and UI/UX best practices.
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Regularly conduct user research and refine UI/UX.
Risk management and fraud detection
Financial firms need real-time tools to detect anomalies and minimise fraud.
How we overcome it:
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Integrate AI/ML-based tools for anomaly detection.
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Utilise real-time monitoring tools.
Data quality and management
Poor data quality undermines insights and operational decisions.
How we overcome it:
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Design strong data governance policies.
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Implement ETL pipelines and data validation tools.
Vendor and third-party risks
Third-party dependencies can introduce vulnerabilities in security, performance, and compliance.
How we overcome it:
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Thoroughly assess the risks of your software vendors and use contractual SLAs and regular audits.
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Develop custom solutions where viable, balancing the risks and control.
Hear it from our expert
Large financial organisations often handle a massive volume of transactions. We support them by building robust cloud-based systems, fine-tuning performance, and running stress tests to ensure reliability.
Legacy code and outdated integrations are common pain points. We help modernise architecture through secure API integrations that make migration smooth and safe.
And when time to market is critical, we step in with fast access to specialised talent and agile delivery methods to get results quickly.”
Vlad Antsipin
Technical Manager at Vention
Our cooperation models
Our staff augmentation services empower you to scale your workforce seamlessly, tapping into a pool of skilled professionals to support your short-term projects or fill critical gaps.
Prefer a self-managed unit? Our agile pods are what you need. These autonomous, cross-functional teams work in sync with your objectives while giving you complete visibility and control.
Looking to hand off an entire project? We take full ownership (from planning to delivery) while ensuring seamless integration with your systems. You get a high-performing solution, minus the operational load.
We turn your challenges into solutions
No matter if you’re navigating strict regulations, scaling legacy systems, or building from scratch, we turn intricate challenges into clear, high-performing solutions. Built to last and built for impact.
How we develop financial software step by step
With 20+ years in financial software development, we've built a proven approach that balances structure with flexibility. Every project starts with our framework, but we always fine-tune it to fit your unique goals, systems, and stakeholders.
Initial consultation
First, we dig into your goals, business model, and tech landscape. From functionality to KPIs, we align early to ensure your product is built with purpose.
UI/UX design
Our team designs a user-friendly and intuitive interface, focusing on a seamless user experience. Based on your feedback, we iterate with wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to create a solution that even your competitors will want to use.
Development and integration
Vention's developers build the product, integrating with existing fintech systems and APIs where necessary. Regular progress updates and collaborative sessions ensure our alignment with your vision.
QA and testing
We test early, often, and thoroughly. Every release is scrutinised for stability, security, and performance, from unit testing to user acceptance.
Launch and deployment
When it’s time to go live, we handle rollout with care. Whether deploying to the cloud or on-premises, we minimise downtime and make sure your team is ready.
Training and documentation
We develop comprehensive training materials and provide user documentation to your team, ensuring you can effectively use and maintain the new product.
Maintenance and ongoing support
Post-launch, we’re still with you if you need us. We monitor performance, roll out updates, fix bugs fast, and help evolve the product as your business grows.
Cutting-edge tech we employ
AI/ML
Smarter systems built with AI/ML automate decisions, tailor user experiences, and detect threats before they escalate, boosting efficiency and security.
Computer vision
From document verification to biometric ID checks, our computer vision capabilities bring speed and precision to your most detail-heavy workflows, cutting costs, improving accuracy, and adding an extra layer of security to your processes.
Cloud
High infrastructure costs and complex IT upkeep? We help you escape both. Our cloud solutions provide on-demand computing power and storage. No heavy upfront investment, no maintenance headaches. Just flexibility, scalability, and room to grow.
IoT
Struggling to manage and optimise your operational processes? Our IoT integration enables real-time data collection from various devices, providing valuable insights into efficiency and potential bottlenecks.
Blockchain
If you need more transparency and trust in your transactions, blockchain is your best bet. It offers a secure, immutable ledger that makes every transaction traceable and auditable, all while reducing operational risk and enhancing accountability.
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Our partnerships
AWS
Google Cloud
Salesforce
UiPath
HashiCorp
Microsoft
Routinely recognised by top authorities
Our work — and the way we work — continues to earn recognition from the industry’s most respected names:
2024 Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies
2024 IAOP Global Outsourcing Awards
UK's Best Workplaces (Great Place to Work
UK Business Tech Awards
2024 Globee, Business Awards
2023 Global Business Excellence Awards
Our tech stack
Frontend
React
Angular
Vue.js
Backend
Java
.NET (C#)
Node.js
Python
Go
Mobile development
Swift
Kotlin
Flutter
React Native
Databases
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Microsoft SQL
Server
Big data
MongoDB
Cassandra
Redis
Hadoop
Apache Spark
DevOps
Docker
Kubernetes
Jenkins
GitLab CI/CD
Terraform
Ansible
GitHub Actions
GitLab CI
CircleCI
Jenkins
Cloud
AWS
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
APIs and integration
REST
GraphQL
gRPC
OpenAPI
Swagger
Authentication and security
OAuth2
OpenID Connect
JWT
Okta
Auth0
QA and testing
Selenium
Cypress
Postman
JUnit
PyTest
TestNG
SonarQube
Analytics
Tableau
Power BI
Apache Superset
Looker
AI/ML
Python (Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow)
MLflow
Compliance tools
Alloy
ComplyAdvantage
Fenergo
Amlify
Payment gateways
Stripe
Worldpay
Braintree
Adyen
Square
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Add-ons that make all the difference
Need more? We offer full-cycle development services to support your project from concept to scale, and everything in between.
Need help in London?
Our team’s just around the corner at our London office, ready to jump in when you need us. And yes, word on the street is our response time is hard to beat.
+44 207 117 284230
Churchill Place
London E14 5RE, UK
hello@ventionteams.com