Tagged: uk

September 18, 2025 @ 1:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a boost for the UK’s small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) financing sector, Funding Circle Holdings plc  (LSE: FCH) has announced a partnership renewal that will propel it past the £3 billion total financing milestone. The development, revealed on September 17, 2025, underscores the fintech’s… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 12:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s Starling Bank is channeling $50 million into expanding its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, Engine, across the Americas. This strategic push includes the appointment of seasoned fintech executive Jody Bhagat as the head of North American operations, signaling a concerted effort to tap into the region’s… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 8:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move that’s sparking heated debate within the cryptocurrency world, the Bank of England (BoE) is facing significant opposition to its plans for limiting how much stablecoins people and firms can possess. Stablecoins, which are digital currencies designed to hold steady value by tying… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SumUp, a UK-based fintech company known for its innovative card reader solutions, is reportedly laying the groundwork for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in 2026. According to recent reports, the company has engaged investment bankers to gauge market interest in what could be a… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move that brings closure to years of litigation, UK-based Metro Bank has reached an out-of-court settlement with American software developer Arkeyo LLC. The agreement addresses claims that Metro improperly shared proprietary code for its innovative coin-processing systems with a third-party vendor, potentially breaching… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 4:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a vote of confidence in the UK’s economic resilience, the British government has unveiled over £1.25 billion in inward investments from leading US financial firms. This announcement, timed ahead of a US Presidential State Visit, aims to create 1,800 high-skilled jobs in London, Edinburgh,… Read More

September 13, 2025 @ 9:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The latest economic insights from KPMG UK highlight growing concerns about the UK and Eurozone economies, as voiced by Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG UK. In two recent statements, Selfin commented on the UK’s GDP figures and the European Central Bank’s (ECB) latest interest… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 1:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

US-based Fintech Rippling has been approved by the UK Financial Conduct Authority to provide services under an electronic money institution (EMI) license. The approval allows various financial services, including the possibility of offering certain bank-like services. Rippling is a platform that offers HR, IT, spend… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 11:22 am By JD Alois  |  

ClearScore, a Fintech that helps lenders manage volume and risk, is reporting a full-year profit of £18.8 million for fiscal year 2024. In 2023, ClearScore generated £6.4 million in profit. Top line revenue rose 17% to £89.7 million, with annualized revenue said to be pacing… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 12:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ClearBank, the enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking,  announces the expansion of its banking and payments services to UK corporate businesses. While retail banking has undergone digitisation spurred “by consumer demands, transaction banks serving corporates have often lagged.” Hampered by legacy infrastructure and batch-based… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 9:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Starling is setting its sights on a £4 billion valuation as it prepares for a secondary share sale. The London-headquartered fintech, known for its innovative approach to banking and ambitious growth plans, is launching this process to allow existing investors, including players… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 9:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Experian, a global firm focused on providing insightful data and technology, has introduced solutions aimed at addressing critical challenges in financial crime prevention and housing accessibility. These initiatives, announced recently, underscore Experian’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology and data analytics to support financial institutions and… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 3:12 pm By JD Alois  |  

The UK is cracking down on individuals, known as Finfluencers, promoting certain investment opportunities. According to a release by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), three individuals have been charged with one count of communicating an invitation to engage in investment activity which transgresses the Financial… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Archax, the UK regulated digital asset exchange, custodian, and brokerage, which also has Exchange permissions in Europe, announced the launch of its Pool Token functionality on the Hedera Network. This functionality facilitates “on-chain, multi-asset portfolio or basket creation by putting a range of tokenised assets… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 2:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s private capital markets in 2025, as detailed in PitchBook’s recent UK Private Capital Breakdown, present a complex environment shaped by macroeconomic pressures, shifting investment strategies, and sectoral resilience. The report highlights a divergent performance between venture capital and private equity, with VC activity… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 9:08 am By JD Alois  |  

Republic Europe, formerly Seedrs, is expected to soon list SpaceX Mirror Notes on the UK based platform. Mirror Tokens or Mirror Notes (for the UK) are digital assets that match the price and performance of private securities. The aim is to provide access to promising… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s economic sector in August 2025 continues to reflect a cautious approach to hiring and persistent pressures on public finances, as detailed in two key reports from KPMG and the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC). The KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs for… Read More

September 4, 2025 @ 8:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut is laying the groundwork for a significant secondary share sale, enabling its employees to cash in on their equity at a staggering $75 billion valuation. This move marks another milestone in the company’s journey to solidify its position as one of Europe’s… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 9:43 am By JD Alois  |  

The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) has issued a statement regarding the House Judiciary Committee hearing addressing European laws that harm US firms. The EU  and UK have enacted multiple laws that solely impact US firms – typically, US big tech. While crafted… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 8:40 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube, a leading investment crowdfunding platform based in the UK, has announced the advent of later-stage investments, adjusting its offerings for its 1.9 million investors. The platform states that its first later-stage offering is for Bolt. Start-ups and early-stage firms make highly risky investments. Most… Read More