Tagged: uk

December 4, 2025 @ 9:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Basel Committee recently released its assessment reports that are focused on the implementation of its global standards in the United Kingdom. According to an update shared by BIS, assessments find the UK regulations largely compliant with the Basel Committee’s Net Stable Funding Ratio standard… Read More

December 4, 2025 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK venture capital market continues to perform reasonably well as UK funds launched after 2020 reportedly outperform US funds, and earlier vintages performed in line or consistent with the Rest of Europe. Research from the British Business Bank, UK Venture Capital Financial Returns 2025, indicates… Read More

December 4, 2025 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has recently released its latest Household Finance Review for Q3 2025, which explores trends in overall household spending, savings as well as borrowing. Mortgage lending activity returned to growth in Q3, after a quieter second quarter caused by many transactions having been brought… Read More

December 4, 2025 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has recently extended its fraud prevention scheme, reinforcing a commitment to protecting unsuspecting consumers from the perils / harms of fraud. The latest update revealed by Lloyds Bank in the UK initiative, launched back in 2021, will have seen £15 million of… Read More

December 4, 2025 @ 8:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MRI Software, a global enabler of real estate solutions and services, has partnered with bank payment company GoCardless in order to launch MRI Payment Connector in the UK residential property market. The integration will enable property professionals and finance teams “to offer flexible payment options… Read More

December 3, 2025 @ 10:46 am By JD Alois  |  

Reflecting on a survey released today by Santander that addresses the UK payments market as well as fraud concerns. A BioCatch executive says the results indicate a need to change payment regulations in the UK. BioCatch is a cyber firm that tackles the vulnerabilities in… Read More

December 3, 2025 @ 10:35 am By JD Alois  |  

Santander has published a report on the future of payments in the UK that also highlights concerns about fraud. The survey used data garnered from 3,022 adults (February 2025), 501 SME finance decision-makers, 14 in-depth interviews, and a “London citizens’ jury on crypto and the digital… Read More

December 3, 2025 @ 7:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Wealth manager Foster Denovo has extended its partnership with Third Financial, part of the Nucleus group, signing a deal for a bespoke Adviser-as-a-Platform (AaaP) solution. AaaP is when the proposition to clients, along with parts of the service provided by the platform, are branded and… Read More

December 2, 2025 @ 2:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook noted that Q3 valuations step down but valuations for growth stage companies, deal sizes, and exits see respite. The research report from PitchBook also mentioned that European venture valuations remained fairly elevated in Q3 2025, however, some signs of moderation appear to be emerging…. Read More

December 1, 2025 @ 9:45 am By JD Alois  |  

A good amount of criticism regarding online capital formation swirls around valuations and quality deals. Too frequently, issuers raising money online from smaller investors are not the best firms in need of capital. At the same time, valuations can veer toward the ridiculous, where a… Read More

December 1, 2025 @ 9:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance noted that gross buy-to-let lending totaled £37.3 billion over the past calendar year — which is considered to be a sign of resilience in a market navigating increasing economic volatility as well as significant regulatory changes. UK Finance has also mentioned in a… Read More

December 1, 2025 @ 2:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

WilSon Energy, a provider of integrated heating and billing solutions for UK Heat Networks and District Heating schemes, has selected the bank payment company GoCardless to collect customer bills automatically. The move will help WilSon Energy achieve cost savings and simplify how customers pay down… Read More

December 1, 2025 @ 12:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Experian, the global data and tech company, has released a report examining UK business professionals’ perspectives on so-called Responsible AI, which is described as a framework for designing, building and deploying AI “safely across its lifecycle.” The research shared by Experian shows that AI is… Read More

November 30, 2025 @ 8:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Commenting on the UK Chancellor’s recent 3-year stamp duty holiday for newly listed firms announced in the latest Budget, Karim Haji, Global and UK Head of Financial Services, KPMG, said: “Cutting stamp duty may act as a carrot to entice more firms to choose London… Read More

November 29, 2025 @ 2:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK business confidence softens but still reportedly remains above long-term average. This, according to the latest update from the Lloyds Banking Group. As mentioned in a report from UK‘s Lloyds Bank, the overall business confidence fell a number of points to just over 40% in… Read More

November 27, 2025 @ 9:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Schroders Capital, the private markets business of Schroders, announces the appointment of Sophie Florentin-Siu as Business Development Director UK, as part of the expansion of its team of private markets specialists. In this new role, Sophie will aim to focus on Schroders Capital’s Private Debt… Read More

November 26, 2025 @ 11:23 am By JD Alois  |  

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, revealed the Autumn Budget today, and for those anticipating multiple tax increases, the statement did not disappoint. Reeves said the government is “doubling down on its plans and the economic and fiscal strategy it set last autumn.” While… Read More

November 26, 2025 @ 8:46 am By JD Alois  |  

With the Autumn Budget being presented today, Judopay CEO Anant Patel is calling upon the UK government to recognize the importance of Fintech for the UK economy. Patel sees a need for collaboration in the Fintech sector that will “create jobs and wealth, supporting social… Read More

November 26, 2025 @ 8:18 am By JD Alois  |  

FCA executive director for payments and digital assets, David Geale, delivered a speech today addressing the evolving regulation of crypto, including stablecoins. Geale said they intend to create a trusted market while supporting innovation in the crypto sector. Geale declared the UK is “open for business”… Read More

November 26, 2025 @ 6:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The British Business Bank responds to an updated mandate from the UK Government by releasing a 5-year strategic plan for delivering a “step change in how UK smaller businesses are financed.” The bank’s mission is to drive economic growth by helping smaller businesses get “the… Read More