Tagged: uk

July 5, 2023 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

One of the UK’s cloud software platforms has added another string to its bow after striking a partnership with a financial software firm. Eureka Solutions has announced a partnership with iplicit, a cloud-based accounting software provider. The partnership will allow Eureka Solutions “to add iplicit… Read More

July 4, 2023 @ 12:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ThinCats, which claims to be the leading alternative finance provider to mid-sized SMEs in the UK, has recently released its origination results for H1 2023, revealing that a “record” £191m has been lent to SMEs across the United Kingdom. The figure represents a sizable increase… Read More

July 4, 2023 @ 11:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut will stop offering Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Polygon (MATIC) tokens to US clients. Revolut has reportedly cited Bakkt’s recent decision to delist the digital tokens, as they’re considered to be unregistered securities by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The UK-based… Read More

July 3, 2023 @ 10:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stratiphy, which has developed proprietary tech giving users a toolkit to form expertly managed portfolios, without the need for an advisor, has raised 82% (£206,119.46) of its  £250,000 target from 112 investors (at the time of writing) with 7 days left in the firm’s crowdfunding… Read More

July 3, 2023 @ 3:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

From 3rd July 2023, Monzo Premium’s worldwide family travel insurance will be provided by Zurich, powered by Qover. Most of the things covered by the insurance will “stay the same.” As will the excess amount and the price of Monzo Premium, the team at Monzo… Read More

July 3, 2023 @ 9:13 am By JD Alois  |  

Embedded finance platform Velexa has garnered recognition from CBS News – not typically known for its activity in the Fintech sector. Velexa is a newer platform that enables clients to embed investing services within weeks. CBS has recognized Velexa as an Innovation & Disruption Leader…. Read More

July 3, 2023 @ 8:49 am By JD Alois  |  

Open banking platform Tink has joined the UK’s Joint Regulatory Oversight Committee (JROC)’s new working groups on Variable Recurring Payments (VRP) and the future open banking entity. Andrew Boyajian, head of VRP at Tink, will be representing the European Third Party Providers Association (ETPPA) in… Read More

July 3, 2023 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

LendInvest plc (AIM: LINV), which claims to be the UK’s leading platform for mortgages, has announced a £500 million investment “to fund part of its future mortgage originations for its Buy-to-Let and Residential Mortgage products from Chetwood Financial Limited.” This new funding will “further the… Read More

July 3, 2023 @ 7:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Qardus, which claims to be an ethical & Sharia-compliant financing platform for social impact SMEs and investors, has secured 106% (£318,837) of its £300,002 target from 153 investors (at the time of writing) with 17 days left in the firm’s crowdfunding campaign carried out via… Read More

July 3, 2023 @ 5:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Shawbrook has announced the appointment of Sarah Woolf as the new Senior Regional Development Manager in its Real Estate team. Sarah originally joined Shawbrook in 2012 “as a Business Development Manager, and in 2016 took on the role of Head of Sales.” Sarah left Shawbrook… Read More

July 2, 2023 @ 2:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Two-in-three people are likely to take time out “to provide unpaid care at some point during their working life,” according to a new report from online pension provider, PensionBee. The Carer’s Pension Gap report highlights “the extent of unpaid care in the UK and how… Read More

July 2, 2023 @ 2:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chris Ansara, CEO of UK-based Regtech startup docStribute and Chair, Phil Shelley, have shared their career insights on the necessity of digital transformation in order to meet FCA regulations as well as decarbonize global business. As many sectors struggle to meet regulatory demands, particularly financial… Read More

July 2, 2023 @ 2:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Businesses in the UK can now give their trade customers up to 12 months to pay for products or services, with a new feature of iwoca‘s integrated B2B payments solution iwocaPay. Building on a 3 month offering, iwocaPay has now added “a second option allowing… Read More

July 2, 2023 @ 2:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Through July 23, 2023, Voyager customers impacted by the Voyager bankruptcy can create a Gemini account “to withdraw their crypto in-kind, pursuant to the claims of the distribution process.” Gemini are pleased “to offer a promotional welcome to all Voyager customers who join Gemini.” New… Read More

June 30, 2023 @ 9:51 am By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 has been granted Royal Assent. The comprehensive legislation aims to grow the UK economy while enabling innovation. London has long been a top global financial services center. This leadership has morphed into the UK becoming one of the… Read More

June 30, 2023 @ 8:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NatWest, which claims to be the UK’s biggest bank for business, is offering 24 months of free business banking to UK businesses “switching their main business banking account to NatWest.” The new SME switcher offer from NatWest for businesses “with up to £2m in turnover… Read More

June 29, 2023 @ 11:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) announced the launch of the Multi Token Network (MTN), a set of core capabilities designed to make transactions within the blockchain and digital asset ecosystems secure, scalable and interoperable – enabling payment applications and trade more efficiently. A new solution for the… Read More

June 28, 2023 @ 8:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK law may be able to accommodate crypto-assets by introducing a new category of personal property that may include digital assets, independent body the Law Commission stated on Wednesday (June 28, 2023). In a ne report that has been commissioned by the government, the Law… Read More

June 27, 2023 @ 8:57 am By JD Alois  |  

Fintechs, including neobanks, have been one of the hottest sectors of venture funding around the world. This segment of private capital is also one of the hottest sectors for online capital formation as entrepreneurs rush to disrupt the somewhat antediluvian banking world. Nebeus is a… Read More

June 26, 2023 @ 7:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Freetrade, which claims it is building the home screen app for your life savings, has raised 176% (£1,764,417.20) of its £1,000,000 target (from 3194 investors with 3 days left in the sale at the time of writing) through its crowdfunding campaign, carried out via Crowdcube…. Read More