Fintel PLC
Research, ratings, compliance and technology services for UK retail financial product providers, advisers and consumers
Highlights
- New on EvolcAdded 2026-10-27
About Fintel PLC
Fintel PLC connects financial product providers, intermediaries and consumers through technology, expertise and insight. Its services include proprietary research and product ratings, data and advice technology, and business and regulatory support for financial professionals. The group operates through brands including Defaqto, Simplybiz and a compliance and business support service for financial planners and wealth managers.
Its customers are product providers, financial intermediaries such as IFAs, mortgage and consumer credit firms and wealth managers, and consumers. The company states it supports more than 10,000 financial intermediaries through its service and technology platform. Its two divisions are Software & Data and Fintel Services.
Fintel was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. Matt Timmins is chief executive officer. On 23 October 2026 the company announced the full acquisition of Mortgage Brain Holdings, which it said would strengthen its Software & Data division.
Product: Proprietary research and product ratings, advice technology and data platform for retail financial services, plus business and regulatory support services for financial advisers and planners.
Jobs at Fintel PLC
Leadership
- Alex Whitson · CEO, Fintel ServicesSource: company website
- John Milliken · CEO, Software & DataSource: company website
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