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Intelligent flexible Payments: A new approach to reducing preventable debt
Fintech

Intelligent flexible Payments: A new approach to reducing preventable debt

Households could benefit from payment plans that match irregular incomes, as energy suppliers seek to curb rising arrears and debt.

By Graham Scanlon • 5 min read • Last month
Bloomberg adds AI surveillance for insider dealing
Risk & Compliance

Bloomberg adds AI surveillance for insider dealing

Compliance teams could see fewer false alarms as the new models target suspicious messages tied to insider dealing and personal trading.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Ripple backs ZILO & Licuido in tokenised funds push
Fintech

Ripple backs ZILO & Licuido in tokenised funds push

Institutional investors may gain faster settlement and better collateral use as Ripple expands its XRP Ledger push beyond payments into fund infrastructure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month

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Cloudhouse launches Guardian Essentials for audits
Hybrid Cloud

Cloudhouse launches Guardian Essentials for audits

Enterprises under audit pressure can now trace unauthorised IT changes in days, as the tool connects to existing ServiceNow and AWS data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
ZYMIX picks Mangopay for UK super app wallet launch
Digital Transformation

ZYMIX picks Mangopay for UK super app wallet launch

UK students could soon split tickets, taxis and shared costs inside one app as ZYMIX embeds Mangopay's wallet infrastructure from launch.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
UK finance roadmap tests digital markets ambitions
Fintech

UK finance roadmap tests digital markets ambitions

Its success will hinge on interoperability, resilient operations and matching Europe's pace as tokenised markets move closer to scale.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Spektr adds AI tools to anti-money laundering platform
Software-as-a-Service

Spektr adds AI tools to anti-money laundering platform

Banks are under pressure to prove anti-money laundering controls after FCA fines topped GBP £300 million since 2021.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
NatWest launches Be My Eyes pilot for blind customers
Data Protection

NatWest launches Be My Eyes pilot for blind customers

Blind and low-vision customers will be able to complete routine banking tasks by video call without visiting a branch, as NatWest tests the service.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
UK credit card payment rates fall as balances rise
Risk & Compliance

UK credit card payment rates fall as balances rise

Rising debt burdens and weaker repayment rates are increasing pressure on households, with average active balances hitting a record GBP £1,975.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Know your business (KYB) for UK firms
Fintech

Know your business (KYB) for UK firms

Relying on Companies House alone can leave UK firms exposed to hidden ownership, weak screening and regulatory scrutiny.

By Barley Laing • 5 min read • Last month
Lithic & Monavate launch single route to card issuance
Crypto

Lithic & Monavate launch single route to card issuance

Fintechs and crypto firms could cut card-launch complexity as the deal bundles processing, issuing and settlement into one route.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Creditspring gains FCA broking approval to widen lending
Risk & Compliance

Creditspring gains FCA broking approval to widen lending

The approval lets the lender refer unsuitable applicants to selected rivals, widening access to borrowing and sharpening its focus on affordability.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Britons lose GBP £126 a year to hidden fees, study says
eCommerce

Britons lose GBP £126 a year to hidden fees, study says

Britons are being hit by surprise costs on essentials and travel, with consumers saying opaque billing is eroding trust and budgets alike.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Blockchain ties up with Adclear on UK compliance checks
Software-as-a-Service

Blockchain ties up with Adclear on UK compliance checks

Stricter UK crypto ad rules are pushing firms to automate checks before publication, reducing the risk of compliance breaches and delays.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Modulr joins FCA scale-up unit for solo-regulated firms
Fintech

Modulr joins FCA scale-up unit for solo-regulated firms

Direct access to the UK watchdog will help the payments firm tackle scaling issues as it handles more than GBP £180 billion a year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Robinhood launches crypto trading for UK customers
Fintech

Robinhood launches crypto trading for UK customers

British users can now trade more than 50 digital assets in one app, though the service comes with forex fees and limited protection.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Most crypto social posts breach FCA rules, study finds
Crypto

Most crypto social posts breach FCA rules, study finds

UK regulators may soon tighten scrutiny, after a study found 89% of top crypto posts on social media breached FCA promotion rules.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Ecommpay shortlisted in seven Payments Awards categories
Fintech

Ecommpay shortlisted in seven Payments Awards categories

Recognition across online payments, fraud prevention and AI could boost Ecommpay's standing as merchants seek broader reach and stronger controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month