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Fintech investor hires former UBS exec as banking go-between

Former banker and IHS Markit MD has been hired to help Illuminate match fintechs and financial institutions

Fintech investor hires former UBS exec as banking go-between

Illuminate Financial, a London-based venture capital firm that invests in capital markets fintech, has strengthened its matchmaking capabilities between startups and financial institutions with the appointment of a former UBS and IHS Markit managing director.

Roger Spooner joined the firm as head of strategic partnerships in November, the company confirmed to Financial News.

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