Tagged: uk

January 17, 2025 @ 1:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Over one-third of UK adults say they have £25,000 or more in cash savings, according to research from Starling Bank, and it seems that “putting money aside for life goals is the key to building up a savings pile.” Starling Bank noted that 36% of… Read More

January 17, 2025 @ 10:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG UK noted that the UK economy emerges from downturn while “risks of further headwinds rise.” Yael Selfin from KPMG also mentioned the UK GDP returned to growth after two consecutive months of decline, with “growth potentially accelerating in 2025.” They… Read More

January 17, 2025 @ 7:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PensionBee, a firm focused on the consumer retirement market, has launched its new Climate Plan that sets a “clear” standard for climate-focused pensions. UK’s PensionBee explained that this plan not only excludes fossil fuel producers but also “commits to continually reducing the total intensity of… Read More

January 17, 2025 @ 7:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

LendInvest Mortgages (LSE: LINV), a fintech platform dedicated to specialised lending, has announced the release of a suite of new and enhanced products designed to better serve the diverse needs of today’s borrowers. Recognizing that not all borrowers fit the traditional lending mold, these updates… Read More

January 15, 2025 @ 11:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

Juno Technologies says it has raised $1 million to pursue its artificial intelligence service that aims to improve loan processing for small firms. Fuel Ventures led the funding round with contributions from Zinc and other Angel investors. Juno AI is described as a generative AI… Read More

January 15, 2025 @ 11:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

UK inflation (Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers’ housing costs – CPIH) declined slightly in an unexpected development. Inflation was measured at an annual rate of 2.5% in December, down from November at 2.6%. On a monthly basis, the consumer price index rose by 0.3%… Read More

January 15, 2025 @ 12:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

It’s been a tough few years with challenging inflation, high interest rates, and tepid capital markets. While there are many indications the world has turned the corner, for Fintechs and access to capital, 2024 was a dismal year. Innovate Finance, a UK association that advocates… Read More

January 15, 2025 @ 12:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The North East and London were once again the two “standout performers” in terms of regional business activity growth in December, according to the latest NatWest UK Regional Growth Tracker. Higher business activity was recorded in “three of the 12 nations and regions in December.”… Read More

January 15, 2025 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s small and medium-sized businesses are bracing for cost increases this year, according to new research from iwoca – one of Europe’s SME lenders. iwoca’s SME Outlook, based on a survey of SME owners, shows that mounting business running costs tops the list of… Read More

January 14, 2025 @ 8:57 am By JD Alois  |  

The Bank of England and HM Treasury are in the design phase for the creation of a digital pound or central bank digital currency. A consultation paper outlined the framework as a precursor to a possible digital currency. The update by the Bank is said… Read More

January 14, 2025 @ 7:55 am By JD Alois  |  

Zodia Custody has announced a partnership with Kiln, a digital asset rewards management platform. Incubated by Standard Chartered, Zodia Custody focuses on institutions. The company is also associated with Northern Trust, SBI Holdings, National Australia Bank, and Emirates NBD. The partnership aims to offer institutional… Read More

January 14, 2025 @ 7:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut, the global financial super-app, is making significant strides in its mission to redefine and reimagine modern financial services. With its latest product offering tailored for wealth management and private clients, the Fintech company is positioning itself as a solution for individuals seeking sophisticated financial… Read More

January 12, 2025 @ 9:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

dLocal, the payment platform connecting merchants to emerging markets, announced it has been granted the Authorized Payment Institution license from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom. This positions dLocal to offer payment services in the UK, bolstering its commitment to compliance and… Read More

January 11, 2025 @ 6:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

nsave, the provider of “compliant” accounts abroad to people from countries with high inflation, announced the launch of an investment product, enabling people at risk of financial exclusion to “protect and grow” their wealth. The company confirmed an $18mn Series A investment led by TQ… Read More

January 10, 2025 @ 4:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zellis, part of the Zellis Group, announces a definitive agreement to acquire elementsuite, an AI-enabled HR software company. As part of the transaction, elementsuite will be combined with Zellis, the provider of payroll and HR software to the UK and Ireland, “creating an end-to-end AI-powered… Read More

January 10, 2025 @ 1:22 pm By Press Release  |  

The FCA has issued a Final Notice objecting to the proposed acquisition of Olampicaran Limited (Olampicaran) by Mr Ahmed. Mr Ahmed failed to notify and seek approval from the FCA, causing harm to the integrity of the UK payment services market. Mr Ahmed sought to… Read More

January 10, 2025 @ 12:22 pm By Press Release  |  

The Bank of England (Bank), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) (the Authorities) have a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which sets out the high-level framework that we use to cooperate with one another in relation… Read More

January 10, 2025 @ 10:39 am By JD Alois  |  

We can’t wait to see you at IFGS 2025 on Tuesday, 29th April. IFGS is more than just a conference, it’s a community. We’ve been the UK membership body for FinTech for 10 years and we’ve seen how FinTech has blossomed to become the brightest… Read More

January 9, 2025 @ 9:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire U.K.-based Monevo, a credit prequalification and distribution platform that empowers lenders and banks to deliver personalized credit offers to consumers via comparison sites and other third parties. TransUnion currently owns 30% of the equity of Monevo… Read More

January 9, 2025 @ 8:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Confidence in retirement prospects among Brits surged in 2024, according to PensionBee’s Pension Confidence Index highlighting a “substantial” shift in public sentiment. The Pension Confidence Indicator jumped from -10 in December 2023 to +29 in December 2024 reflecting “growing optimism overall about financial futures.” But the data… Read More