Tagged: uk

April 15, 2026 @ 11:12 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has posted a consultation on crypto. The securities regulator noted taht beginning October 2027, crypto will be regulated by the agency. This fact means that the FCA must provide new guidance for participants in the crypto sector and thus… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 8:51 am By JD Alois  |  

The hot artificial intelligence (AI) market is booming everywhere it seems, but apparently, the UK, as well as Europe, is stuck in the slow lane. According to a recent report, the UK is lagging behind its peers as AI use in investment activities flourishes elsewhere…. Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 3:08 am By JD Alois  |  

Republic Europe, formerly Seedrs, has partnered with the London Stock Exchange to provide access to an investment opportunity through the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES). The PISCES initiative is relatively new and part of the UK’s push to facilitate private capital formation and trading. The… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 2:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has joined forces with the University of Glasgow to launch a 4-year research collab that is sharply focused on agentic artificial intelligence. Announced recently, the program aims to carefully investigate how advanced AI tools—specifically those powered by large language models or LLMs—can… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 1:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The British Business Bank has strengthened its backing for the agricultural sector by providing an additional £10 million in Tier 2 capital to specialist lender Oxbury Bank. This latest injection raises the total Tier 2 facility to £35 million, building directly on an initial £25… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 12:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Funding Circle (LSE: FCH) has noted that the UK is pushing forward with its national growth agenda and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand ready to invest, expand, and innovate following years of economic uncertainty. Yet traditional high-street banks have continued to limit lending, widening… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 9:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has played a key role in Operation Atlantic, a coordinated international effort that resulted in the freezing of more than $12 million in illicit funds and the identification of over 20,000 victims across multiple countries. The week-long operation, which wrapped… Read More

April 13, 2026 @ 10:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK based cross-border payments Fintech Wise (LON:WISE) is set to complete its long-anticipated move of its primary stock market listing from London to the United States in May, marking a significant milestone for the fintech company. The shift, which will see the firm establish its… Read More

April 13, 2026 @ 8:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK fintech GoCardless has achieved a key milestone by posting its first-ever profitable quarter. This update from the financial technology provider represents a significant shift for the company, which is said to have prioritized expansion and innovation in the payments landscape. The positive results stem… Read More

April 12, 2026 @ 4:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The NatWest Accelerator has unveiled fresh initiatives aimed at fostering a more inclusive landscape for entrepreneurship across the United Kingdom. The program, part of NatWest Group, is intensifying efforts to dismantle obstacles that prevent talented business professionals from thriving, with a target of expanding its… Read More

April 12, 2026 @ 2:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s Starling Bank noted in a blog post that sole traders are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence to handle tax and accounting queries. According to fresh research from UK digital bank Starling, these AI focused trends are impacting the broader financial service sector as well…. Read More

April 12, 2026 @ 12:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The British Business Bank has committed £20 million to BCRS Business Loans, a specialist lender headquartered in the West Midlands. Announced this past week, the funding will enable BCRS to offer loans between £25,001 and £250,000 to underserved small businesses operating across the West Midlands… Read More

April 11, 2026 @ 11:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England has released detailed analyses focused on carefully examining how digital transformation / innovation and global financial links are impacting the $3-trillion+ UK economy. Recent insights shared by Clare Lombardelli and Rupal Patel analyzed the spread of dynamic and personalized pricing and… Read More

April 10, 2026 @ 6:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Following the news update that the United Kingdom government’s £100m entrepreneur tax relief package has now officially come into effect, CI received commentary from Leo Labeis, CEO and Founder of REGnosys, on just how sustained policy clarity and consistency is vital in effectively translating investments… Read More

April 9, 2026 @ 7:46 am By JD Alois  |  

Zodia Custody will work with Re7 Capital, a crypto-native investment firm. According to a release, Zodia will provide access to Zodia Custody’s Interchange network for custody services and off-exchange settlement. Zodia works with a number of prominent firms including Standard Chartered, Northern Trust, SBI Holdings,… Read More

April 8, 2026 @ 7:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-headquartered money transfer Fintech firm Paysend has reportedly acquired $25 million in follow-on investments from Claret Capital Partners. Established back in 2017, Paysend currently serves over 12 million customers and enables cross-border transactions in over 170 countries. Claret had first invested in the Fintech firm… Read More

April 8, 2026 @ 10:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has reportedly completed the first-known experiment into how quantum computing might assist with identifying money mules. At the core of this particular initiative is Lloyds’ internal quantum computer capabilities. These now include a new working group of Quantum Ambassadors that are sourced… Read More

April 5, 2026 @ 11:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Wise (LON:WISE), the global fintech known for its focus on affordable international transfers, has officially stepped into the competitive UK retail banking sector with the introduction of its new Current Account. Announced recently this past week, the product marks a pivotal evolution for the company, shifting… Read More

April 5, 2026 @ 8:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant push for reform, a cross-party coalition of lawmakers has advocated for an in-depth investigation into the United Kingdom’s system for overseeing financial behavior. This initiative comes amid growing apprehensions about policies aimed at loosening rules to stimulate economic expansion, which critics argue… Read More

April 5, 2026 @ 2:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-based private equity company Pelican Capital has acquired a stake in Equipment Management Solutions Group Limited (EMS), backed by a senior loan from digital lender OakNorth. The transaction, announced on April 2, 2026, positions the specialist provider of reusable supply chain equipment services for accelerated… Read More