Chris Adjei-Ampofo, Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Uphold, discusses the major challenges facing the fintech industry and how Uphold is leading the way in providing innovative financial services.
Voted the best crypto exchange in the UK by Forbes Advisor in July 2024, Uphold celebrates a decade of transforming the digital money landscape. Built on proprietary technologies and e-money apps, Uphold champions a future where individuals and businesses have access to safe, transparent, and affordable financial solutions.
Chris shares insights into Uphold’s patented Anything-to-Anything trading experience, allowing seamless trading between diverse asset classes. With over 20 years of experience in finance and technology, Chris has been instrumental in driving cultural change around information security and data privacy at Uphold.
He emphasises the importance of building a culture of security awareness, noting that people often represent the weakest link in cybersecurity. Discover Chris’s thoughts on the evolving role of CIOs in fintech, the importance of investing in security measures, and the exciting possibilities that emerging technologies bring to financial institutions. Explore how Uphold is navigating the complexities of the fintech landscape and setting standards for the future.