January 27, 2026 @ 11:01 am By JD Alois  |  

The United Kingdom must move faster in regard to tokenization and innovation in financial services, such as the usage of artificial intelligence (AI). These are true words, as London has long been a global financial hub, but it is at risk of falling behind due… Read More

 Tagged perspective, pwc, thecityuk, tokenization, tokenovate, uk, united kingdom

January 27, 2026 @ 10:23 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

As AI-powered fraud improves, Kidas is one company businesses and consumers from a constantly evolving threat. Kidas CEO Ron Kerbs said traditional approaches won’t stop criminals who use methods that evade standard filters. Kidas’ origins are in gaming. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people increasingly turned… Read More

 Tagged agentic ai, ai, cybercrime, fraud, kidas, Ron Kerbs

January 27, 2026 @ 9:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Communicate Telecoms, a UK-based provider of business communication solutions, has deepened its collaboration with payment platform GoCardless. The company is now implementing GoCardless’ Same Day Settlement+ feature, which leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to expedite payment processing. This upgrade enables Communicate Telecoms to receive… Read More

 Tagged fintech, gocardless, payments, uk, united kingdom

January 27, 2026 @ 9:48 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Credit Key, a B2B payments and financing platform, has closed $90 million in new growth capital. It includes a strategic partnership with global investment manager Barings. The new capital will be invested in scaling growth and strengthening Credit Key’s continued product innovation as B2B e-commerce… Read More

 Tagged b2b, barings, e-commerce, John Tomich, Mike Searles

January 27, 2026 @ 9:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global payment solutions provider Checkout.com has announced the acquisition of Blue EMI, a Lithuania-based electronic money institution specializing in euro-backed stablecoins. This acquisition, coupled with the establishment of a new technology center in Vilnius, underscores Checkout.com’s commitment to advancing innovation in Europe’s fintech sector. The… Read More

 Tagged checkout.com, digital assets, fintech, global payments, stablecoins

January 27, 2026 @ 8:51 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Raisin’s 2026 State of Consumer Banking Report reveals that 65% of Americans have switched banks at least once, and nearly one-third have switched multiple times. The report’s findings highlight a clear evolution in consumer behavior: Americans are increasingly making banking decisions based on tangible benefits,… Read More

 Tagged Alastair Wood, banking, raisin

January 27, 2026 @ 8:47 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Forge’s Investment Outlook for Q1 2026 shows that while AI had a dominant influence on markets, fintech had its moments, too. Mid- and late-stage companies generated momentum in 2025 by garnering $154.9 billion, more than double 2024’s $75.5 billion. AI companies hoovered up the raises,… Read More

 Tagged forge

January 27, 2026 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to bolster the UK’s export sector, Lloyds Banking Group has unveiled plans to allocate up to £2 billion in trade finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized corporations looking to grow internationally. This initiative, announced on January 26, 2026, aims… Read More

 Tagged banking, financing, lloyds bank, uk, united kingdom

January 27, 2026 @ 8:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s LendInvest (LSE: LINV) has recently reported significant expansion and strategic advancements in its business operations. As of the end of 2025, the company’s Funds Under Management reportedly reached £5.44 billion, marking a notable milestone in its growth trajectory. This figure reflects robust lending activity,… Read More

 Tagged lendinvest, mortgages, uk, united kingdom

January 27, 2026 @ 6:57 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Nymbus, a modern banking platform for U.S. banks and credit unions, has announced that First Entertainment Credit Union has successfully launched CineFi, the first fully digital credit union created exclusively for the entertainment industry in the Atlanta area. Since 1967, First Entertainment Credit Union has… Read More

 Tagged atlanta, CineFi, First Entertainment Credit Union, jeffery kendall, nymbus, Stephen Owen