Tagged: united kingdom

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 2, 2026 @ 6:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Official filings lodged with Companies House confirm that VibePay, the British specialist in direct account-to-account transfers, has moved into voluntary liquidation. The development follows the resignation of its founder and former chief executive, Luke Massie, who departed the business in December 2025. VibePay emerged as… Read More

April 2, 2026 @ 8:53 am By JD Alois  |  

Shojin Property Partners has entered administration. The UK real estate investment platform has been authorized by the UK Financial Conduct Authority since 2017. According to the Shojin website. The company filed for insolvency on March 23, 2026. Simon Carvill-Biggs and Ian Corfield, from FRP Advisory… Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 7:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Payments Association in the UK has issued a strong appeal for the introduction of a collective accountability model in financial regulation. This proposal emerges from fresh analysis showing that a major share of recent losses tied to authorized push payment scams can be linked… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 1:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Monzo has announced a significant achievement by surpassing the 15 million customer mark. This latest milestone underscores the rapid expansion of the challenger bank, which continues to attract users from diverse age groups and financial backgrounds while positioning itself as a comprehensive solution… Read More

March 28, 2026 @ 2:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has outlined an agenda for the 2026/27 financial year, prioritizing reductions in excessive card charges, robust safeguards against authorized push payment (APP) fraud, and broader advancements in competition and innovation within the UK’s payment systems. Released on 26 March… Read More

March 27, 2026 @ 4:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

The flagship event of UK Fintech Week is back in 2026. With over 1,500 attendees and representatives from over 70 countries, IFGS continues to attract the brightest and best from the global Fintech ecosystem to discuss and debate the crucial issues facing the sector now… Read More

March 27, 2026 @ 1:39 pm By JD Alois  |  

Online capital formation platforms seeking to provide growth capital for early-stage firms have decisively moved into providing secondary offerings, adding value for investors registered on their platforms. Crowdcube, a top UK-based platform, is currently offering investors the opportunity to invest in Blockchain.com prior to a… Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 10:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new report from CB Insights highlights how a small group of investors is steering the UK’s insurtech sector toward greater commercial success, even as broader venture funding tightens. Released recently this month, the analysis ranks the top 25 most active backers of UK-based insurtech… Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 9:04 am By JD Alois  |  

Z/Yen, a City of London commercial think-tank, has published The Global Financial Centres Index 39. According to its analysis, New York City remains at the top of the Index, followed by London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and San Francisco. This ranking at the top is little… Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK recently released key updates that together paint a cautious picture for households and businesses: consumer confidence has weakened sharply, and KPMG’s chief economist warns inflation could re-accelerate if energy shocks persist. KPMG’s quarterly Consumer Pulse, based on an online survey of 3,000 UK adults… Read More

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 25, 2026 @ 2:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK has offered timely expert commentary on two pivotal developments in the financial landscape: the European Central Bank‘s recent monetary policy announcement and the lifting of the UK’s £100 contactless card payment threshold. These updates highlight evolving strategies in central banking and retail payments… 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 @ 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 24, 2026 @ 5:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has outlined a forward-looking vision for the nation’s financial services industry, urging a shift beyond narrow regulatory compliance toward a more holistic strategy that secures London’s status as a global hub while embedding stronger internal standards on conduct. In recent analyses, the industry… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 4:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom’s economic recovery is poised to face notable obstacles next year, driven largely by climbing energy prices and a worsening inflation outlook, according to KPMG UK’s latest Economic Outlook. The advisory firm now forecasts gross domestic product growth slowing sharply to 0.7 percent… 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