Tagged: uk

June 24, 2026 @ 10:07 am By JD Alois  |  

  The Bank of England has published proposed rules for privately issued stablecoins. This sector of Fintech may become the new, improved payment rails that provide instant transfers and payments at a lower cost than legacy providers. The rules have encouraged some participants in the… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 2:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Count Finance, a regulated UK platform that delivers personalized financial advice to everyday investors, has launched Stocks and Shares Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs). The new offering is powered by Alpaca’s infrastructure, including its recently acquired WealthKernel platform, allowing eligible users to invest through tax-advantaged accounts… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 1:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent working paper from the Bank of England sheds light on the complex dynamics between traditional banks and non-bank lenders in the UK’s unsecured lending market for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Authored by Negar Mohammadi Jazi and Felipe Netto, Staff Working Paper No…. Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 2:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NatWest Group has introduced a comprehensive accreditation program in artificial intelligence and data ethics for its entire workforce of around 60,000 colleagues. The program aims to ensure that staff can use AI technologies responsibly and ethically as these tools become integral to daily banking activities…. Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 11:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has unveiled plans to add over 1,000 new positions focused on artificial intelligence during 2026. The move is designed to strengthen the bank’s capabilities in advanced, autonomous AI systems known as agentic AI. Recruitment is already underway for nearly 300 specialist roles… Read More

June 21, 2026 @ 10:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s Starling Bank is reducing the size of its board of directors following multiple recent exits. The changes, which include no plans to fill every resulting vacancy, are expected to strengthen the influence of the bank’s largest shareholder, Harald McPike. According to company filings and… Read More

June 21, 2026 @ 12:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank OakNorth has joined forces with Fintex Capital to create a new collaboration in specialty finance. The partnership, which is already operational, has successfully deployed £20 million in joint funding, signaling strong momentum from the outset. This alliance merges OakNorth’s drive to broaden… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 1:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent UK labor market statistics have offered key insights into wage dynamics and employment trends, providing policymakers with important signals as they navigate ongoing economic challenges. According to analysis from professional services firm KPMG, the data suggests a cooling in underlying pay pressures, which could… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 10:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Funding Circle Holdings plc (LSE: FCH), a platform specializing in finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, has achieved a notable benchmark in its capital markets activities. On 18 June 2026, the company announced the successful closure of SBOLT 2026-1, marking its… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 4:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Starling Group Holdings Limited has successfully priced its inaugural £150 million Tier 2 bond, marking a significant milestone as the first rated public bond sale from a European neobank. The offering, completed on June 11, 2026, attracted demand from international investors, exceeding supply by more… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 3:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has indicated that the payments sector is undergoing significant transformation, moving far beyond incremental evolution into a complete redefinition. A powerful combination of advanced technologies, evolving regulatory frameworks, and global uncertainties has created unprecedented challenges and possibilities for the fintech enabled payments industry…. Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 1:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As artificial intelligence continues to fundamentally transform financial services, a new comparative analysis highlights how consumers on both sides of the Atlantic are embracing these tools. Plaid, a financial technology infrastructure provider, recently expanded its research on intelligent finance with UK-specific findings, following the US… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 6:21 pm By JD Alois  |  

QPlay was the first company to trade on PISCES in the UK. PISCES, or Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System, is a move aimed at improving access to capital and liquidity for smaller firms. QPlay was listed on JP Jenkins Private Market, an approved… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 12:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England has released its latest quarterly Inflation Attitudes Survey for May 2026, conducted in partnership with Ipsos. This regular poll gauges how people across the UK view price changes, their forecasts for future inflation, and their opinions on the central bank‘s performance… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 11:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK based financial services firms are bracing for a period of technology-fueled expansion, placing artificial intelligence and other advanced tools at the core of their ongoing digital transformation strategies. According to the latest annual sentiment survey from Lloyds Banking Group, optimism is surging across the… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 10:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The British Business Bank has unveiled two significant initiatives with Propel Finance, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening finance options for UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Announced recently tis month, the moves include a fresh £75 million warehouse facility under the ENABLE Funding program and… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 10:09 am By JD Alois  |  

Plasma has announced the launch of a stablecoin neobank called Plasma One. As a neobank, it does not hold a regulated bank license but works with regulated entities to provide certain services. The stablecoin-native neobank app aims to compete with other established digital banks by… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new Xero study highlights a significant gap in the United Kingdom’s approach to nurturing its next wave of business founders. While many young people dream of launching their own ventures, insufficient financial knowledge and resources are holding them back, creating a sense of exclusion… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 1:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has noted that Ghanaian and British law enforcement agencies have recovered approximately $15.1 million in cryptocurrency linked to a sophisticated investment scam. This case highlights the growing effectiveness of blockchain analytics in tracing and reclaiming assets from transnational fraud operations. According to insights from… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 12:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of Ireland has reportedly unveiled the country’s so-called dedicated Electric Vehicle (EV) Marketplace, a digital platform developed in collaboration with Nevo, Ireland’s EV-focused platform. Launched on 11 June 2026, this innovative tool is set to simplify and accelerate the transition to electric motoring for… Read More