Tagged: united kingdom

April 17, 2026 @ 5:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has joined forces with research and technology partners at the Turing Institute and Plenitude Consulting to create a synthetic dataset designed to enhance the fight against money laundering. This initiative tackles a long-standing obstacle in financial crime prevention: the… Read More

April 17, 2026 @ 2:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ClearBank, a provider of real-time clearing and embedded banking solutions, has marked its tenth anniversary with another seemingly solid performance, securing its third straight year of profitability in the UK. The company reported robust expansion in 2025, driven by higher fee-based earnings and a sharp… Read More

April 17, 2026 @ 2:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Funding Circle Holdings plc (LSE: FCH), the United Kingdom’s platform for financing small and medium-sized enterprises, has successfully renewed and enlarged its primary funding arrangement for its FlexiPay division. The new facility totals £320 million, an increase from the prior £240 million limit, and now… Read More

April 16, 2026 @ 3:58 pm By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube, the first securities crowdfunding platform to launch in the UK and now operating in continental Europe, is touting its service as now providing a “full menu” of both primary and secondary securities offerings. This is an adjustment to market realities as investors want alternatives…. Read More

April 16, 2026 @ 9:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England has recently released the latest and updated operational guidance outlining how it would apply the United Kingdom’s resolution framework if a bank were to fail. The documents, released recently this month, aim to enhance transparency and operational readiness for handling distressed… Read More

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 13, 2026 @ 7:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance noted that the ongoing battle against financial crime has become more challenging because artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful weapon (but for both sides). A recent analysis from UK Finance underscores a critical shift where fraudsters are now harnessing AI to outpace… Read More

April 13, 2026 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recruitment agencies across the United Kingdom have reported a gentle easing in the jobs market downturn during March 2026, marking the latest chapter in a year that has seen hiring activity begin to level off despite persistent global pressures. The latest data from the KPMG… 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 @ 6:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has noted that the United Kingdom’s government has rolled out its updated Fraud Strategy for 2026–2029, marking the first key update since the previous plan was introduced three years ago under the earlier Sunak administration. With fraud now said to be representing roughly… 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 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 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