Rishi Sunak is reportedly likely to unveil a new UK visa scheme to help London’s fintech firms attract more global talent in the wake of Brexit. The new visa fast track scheme will give priority access to professionals in the tech industry to live and work in the UK as a part of the country’s new post-Brexit immigration system.
The Sunday Telegraph reported that Sunak is keen to ensure that the UK’s £7bn fintech sector maintains its global standing in years to come in his 3 March Budget. London is one of the globe’s largest fintech capitals, with major firms such as Revolut, Monzo and Cazoo headquartered in the capital.
The three firms, along with five others in the UK, have gained so-called “Unicorn” status meaning they are worth more than £1bn.
Whitehall sources told the Telegraph that Sunak’s visa scheme will be welcomed by the UK’s tech lobby Tech Nation and that Boris Johnson backs the plan.
The plan is said to be a recommendation from ex-Worldplay chief executive Ron Kalifa in his independent review on how to boost the fintech sector post-Brexit.
