Anthony St John

London, UK

Non-Executive Director

Cognosec Ltd

Biography

Anthony St John, elected hereditary member of the House of Lords and Crossbencher since 1978. Politician, businessman and solicitor, Anthony speaks on African affairs, deregulation, financial services and information technology. In 2012 he founded African Business Solutions Ltd, specialising in business management and consultancy. He sits on the board of several listed and private companies, with his area of expertise being company restructuring and corporate governance.

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Top Trends from London FinTech Week

Now in its sixth year, London FinTech Week once again brought together some of the leading figures in the financial sector to discuss the latest global FinTech trends. As expected, this year’s event provided plenty of food for thought with Lord Anthony St John sharing his prediction that in 20 years’ time, FinTech will account for all financial services.

In 20 years all financial services will be fintech

Speaking at the opening of London Fintech Week, Lord Anthony St John has predicted that fintech will account for all financial services in 20 years’ time. Lord St John believes also that London is the city that will drive this evolution thanks to its current presence of financial and professional services firms and helpful regulatory environment for fintech start-ups.

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Anthony St John’s Background

Cognosec Ltd

Non-Executive Director

2017 - Present

London, UK

Cognosec is a NASDAQ-listed cybersecurity company. They combine products from technology innovators with professional services to form solutions tailored to our clients' needs.

Falcon Group

Non-Executive Chairman

2016 - Present

Dubai, AE

A global specialist finance company who provide tailored and flexible financing options that enable mid-cap companies to grow quickly and efficiently as well as assisting large corporations to enhance growth.

Integrated Diagnostics Holdings

Non-Executive Chairman

May 2015 - Present

London, UK

Integrated Diagnostics Holdings is the largest medical diagnostics business in the Middle East and South Asia. IDH provides focused superior medical diagnostics services to more than 5 million patients annually.

Strand Hanson

Non-Executive Chairman

2015 - Present

London, UK

Strand Hanson is a management owned, independent, advisory led, modern merchant bank, providing financial and strategic advice to public and private companies, private equity and activist investors.

Rados International

Non-Executive Director

2012 - Present

London, UK

Rados International are providers of mining technology solutions.

Albion Ventures LLP

Non-Executive Director

2007 - Present

London, UK

Albion Capital is a leading independent investment manager with a long-term record of backing change and growth.

House of Lords

Crossbencher (Independent)

Dec 1978 - Present

London, UK

Vice Chairman of All Party Parliamentary South Africa Group; Member of House of Lords Select Committee on AI; Vice Chairman of All Party Parliamentary Africa Group; Vice Chairman of All Party Parliamentary Endangered Species Group; Council Member of Parliamentary Information Technology Committee

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Other Business Interests

Shyft

Advisory Board Member

Jun 2018 - Present

London, UK

Shyft is a leading blockchain-based solution that is building a trusted ecosystem to enable secure & private data transfer.

Current Non-Executive Positions

FarmaTrust

Advisory Board Member

2017 - Present

Farmatrust has created a platform which eliminates counterfeit drugs, creates efficiencies in the pharmaceutical industry, and allows the purchase of genuine drugs anywhere and on-line.

Roc Technologies

Advisory Board Member

2017 - Present

Newbury, UK

Roc is a multi-award winning business and technology services provider, Roc helps senior business leaders change, challenge their assumptions and continuously improve.

QEY / Neuromodulation technology

Advisory Board Member

2017 - Present

ECO Capacity Exchange

Advisory Board Member

2017 - Present

London, UK

The Enterprise Backed Credit Obligation is an efficient and interest free alternative to money. The ECO stimulates new borderless, socially inclusive wealth creation in new and emerging economies.

Pall Mall Family Office

Founding Shareholder

2016 - Present

London, UK

Pall Mall Family Office has three priorities: transparency, uncompromising service and the interests of the families it serves.

WET Holdings

Advisory Board Chairman

2016 - Present

London, UK

WET Holdings (Global) - water enhanced technology.

BetWay

Advisory Board Member

2015 - Present

BetWay is a a global online sports betting and gaming company providing entertainment across a number of brands.

Integrated Diagnostics Holdings

Non-Executive Chairman

Jan 2015 - Present

Giza, EG

Strand Hanson

Chairman

Sep 2014 - Present

London, UK

Strand Hanson is a management owned, independent, advisory led, modern merchant bank, providing financial and strategic advice to public and private clients.

Choice Forex Ltd and Choice International Ltd

Senior Advisor

2014 - Present

London, UK

Choice Forex Ltd delivers a powerful suite of solutions which has proven to be the defining factor in our client's success.

Contec Global

Strategic Advisor

Jul 2013 - Present

London, UK

Focused on eGovernment and technology solutions in developing countries.

Nieuw World Capital Management

Strategic Advisor

Mar 2013 - Present

New York, US

A value recovery solution provider for distressed US commercial real estate.

Television Trust for the Environment (TVE)

Trustee Emeritus

Mar 2010 - Present

London, UK

Television Trust for the Environment (TVE) works with filmmakers and partners worldwide to make and distribute films that put the environment and sustainability on the global agenda.

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Previous Non-Executive Positions

Global Resources Investment Trust

Non-Executive Chairman

Jan 2014 - 2017

London, UK

A value added fund focused on restructuring and recapitalising undervalued international resource companies.

Philanthropy

Impala Energy

Strategic Advisor

2015 - Present

London, UK

Impala Energy is a power development company focused on small-to-medium-sized, clean and renewable power projects in sub-Saharan Africa.

Christel House Europe

Director

Apr 2010 - Present

Indianapolis, US

Helping children around the world break the cycle of poverty and become self sufficient, contributing members of their society.

TREE

Trustee

Feb 2010 - Present

Durban, ZA

Assists adults from disadvantaged communities in South Africa to provide their children with access to quality early childhood development programmes.