Tagged: uk

March 25, 2026 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Republic Europe is focused on reshaping the investment landscape by breaking down traditional barriers that have long limited retail investors’ access to high-growth opportunities. Through its equity crowdfunding platform, the firm tries to enable more everyday Europeans to participate directly in private markets, venture-backed startups,… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 10:46 am By JD Alois  |  

A recent report highlights the challenges the UK faces in supporting and retaining high-value entrepreneurs and the innovative firms they aim to grow. A declaration by the London-based Entrepreneurs Network states that up to 21% of UK entrepreneurs plan to leave the UK because the… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 9:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

London-based fintech Revolut has unveiled standout 2025 financial results, securing its fifth consecutive year of profitability while scaling rapidly into a full-fledged global bank. The company posted a record pre-tax profit of $2.3 billion, marking a 57 percent rise from 2024, alongside an improved profit-before-tax… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 8:43 am By JD Alois  |  

As has recently been reported, BrewDog, once a standout user of online capital formation, leveraging a catchy “equity for punks” campaign to raise money on crowdfunding platforms, is no more after falling into administration and selling off assets. BrewDog leveraged crowdfunding in both the UK and the… Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Starling Bank has unveiled the UK’s agentic AI financial assistant, marking a significant leap in how customers handle everyday money matters. Launched on 20 March 2026, the digital tool enables personal account holders to take greater control of their finances through conversational interactions that go… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 9:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Major high-street lenders across the United Kingdom have chosen to retain the existing £100 single-transaction ceiling for tap-and-go card payments, even after the country’s financial watchdog handed them the authority to raise or scrap it entirely. This decision, which took effect on 19 March 2026,… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 4:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The British Business Bank has announced significant investments aimed at accelerating innovation and sustainable growth across the United Kingdom. Through these commitments, the government-backed institution continues its mission to enhance access to finance for smaller businesses and promote key technological advancements in strategic sectors. In… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 9:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dante Disparte, Circle’s (NYSE:CRCL) Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy and Operations, delivered powerful testimony before the UK House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee during its inquiry into stablecoin growth and oversight. As one of the world’s largest stablecoin issuers, Circle used… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 8:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Zopa has announced its third successive year of profitability. The milestone highlights the lender’s impressive growth trajectory since securing its full banking license in 2020 and scaling into a comprehensive financial services provider. For the financial year ending 31 December 2025, Zopa… Read More

March 18, 2026 @ 9:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank OakNorth delivered steady performance in 2025, posting a pre-tax profit of £223 million ($289 million) while expanding its lending activities significantly across the UK and US. The specialist lender to entrepreneur-led businesses in the lower mid-market segment reported gross revenue of £605.9 million… Read More

March 17, 2026 @ 9:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has officially closed its deal to acquire Faculty, a UK based artificial intelligence firm known for its expertise in deploying AI responsibly across government and commercial organizations. The transaction, finalized on March 16, 2026, strengthens the consulting giant’s position as a go-to… Read More

March 17, 2026 @ 9:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance shared that Britain’s banking industry is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation, with fresh momentum in customer pricing strategies and international payment systems. Recent analyses from leading trade body UK Finance spotlight two forward-looking trends that promise better value for consumers and stronger… Read More

March 17, 2026 @ 9:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move set to transform how small and medium-sized enterprises manage their finances, iwoca – one of Europe’s premier lenders to SMEs – has rolled out a groundbreaking resource called Credit Compass. Launched on 16 March 2026, this no-cost platform aims to give every… Read More

March 17, 2026 @ 3:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lending to smaller UK firms rose noticeably last year, signalling a gradual thaw in credit markets after a period of economic strain, according to fresh research released today by the British Business Bank. The organisation’s Small Business Finance Markets 2025/26 report reveals that total bank… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 11:26 am By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this month, it was reported that Lloyds has a mission to become the UK’s largest Fintech by leveraging customer data and automating compliance. In the FT, Chief Operating Officer Ron van Kemenade said this goal is part of a broader tech overhaul to cut… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 2:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The professional services firm KPMG has announced a major boost to its legal arm’s real estate practice, signaling its ambition to carve out a significant share in this lucrative market. Through a series of strategic recruitments, KPMG Law has positioned itself to capitalise on the… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 1:13 am By Michael Wong  |  

Thistle Initiatives has acquired management consultancy TORI Global as the London-based compliance adviser pushes further into digital transformation and broader management consulting for financial services clients. The deal combines two independent consultancies serving banks, wealth managers, insurers, payments firms, fintechs and other financial institutions, creating… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 4:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key move for personal finance in the United Kingdom, Experian has teamed up with OpenAI to introduce the nation’s inaugural credit score application embedded directly within ChatGPT. Announced on March 13, 2026, this feature allows users to quickly gauge how credit scores stack… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 12:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has strengthened its Infrastructure and Project Finance division with the appointment of Trusha Pillay as Managing Director. Announced recently this month, the move highlights the bank’s commitment to growing its specialist services in a sector that is now considered to be critical… Read More

March 14, 2026 @ 9:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom experienced a sharp escalation in fraudulent activity throughout 2025, with organizations submitting a total of 444,993 risk alerts to the National Fraud Database operated by Cifas. This total represents the largest volume ever documented in any single year and reflects a 6%… Read More