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THE PIONEERING HUB FOR CRYPTO The government has announced plans to turn the UK into a global cryptocurrency hub. This new plan will see stable-coins recognised as a standard payment type and regulated in the same way as normal currency. The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has asked the Royal Mint to create an NFT and they will also introduce a ‘financial market infrastructure sandbox’ this will apparently allow companies to experiment and innovate. Surrey Research Park is rapidly becoming a pioneering hub for crypto and many of the Park tenants, such as Gold-i, report significant plans for growth in this sector.
Gold-i takes great pride in its pioneering approach and tenacious work ethic, so there’s no surprise it bagged the title of Business Innovation of the Year at the 2021 Surrey Business Awards. The award was for the Gold-i Data Switch, which has added a whole new revenue stream to the business and enabled Gold-i to enter the hedge fund space.
management platform, a liquidity bridge with risk management features and a real-time risk management and business intelligence tool. Its innovative Crypto Switch™ is a key focus for 2022, reflecting the increasing interest in crypto trading from institutional clients. This product enables brokers and fund managers to offer digital assets to clients and crypto market makers to distribute liquidity to Gold-i’s global client base.
This disruptive fintech company is renowned for shaking up the market by developing software to enhance the capabilities of foreign exchange (FX) brokers and hedge fund managers worldwide. Its broad product portfolio includes a multi - asset liquidit y
“I am so proud of being a Surrey-based company and winning Surrey Business Award,” says CEO Tom Higgins. “It was special to be able to take a whole table at the awards evening so that my wonderful staff could share the excitement of our win.”
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In an effort to push the boundaries, Gold-i continually invests in new product development, and all software is created by the in-house team at Surrey Research Park in Guildford. “When I started the company in 2008, I lived in Guildford, so wanted to have a local office,” says Tom. “I chose Surrey Research Park because the prices were very competitive and there was a good choice of offices available, but most importantly, the staff were so helpful and approachable, and have continued to be throughout the 13 years we’ve been here. As the business has grown, we’ve had the flexibility to upgrade our office by moving into an amazing new space on the same floor.” Gold-i has a strong identity and clear corporate values, which, Tom explains, make it a great company to work for and work with. These are: innovate, get it done and have fun. The team is committed to going above and beyond to deliver for clients and have a “wear a loud shirt” attitude, with a focus on pushing boundaries without fear or failure. Gold-i, may the innovation and growth continue!
