Financial Conduct Authority stories
Ecommpay leader wins Women in Risk & Compliance award
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Ecommpay’s fraud and compliance head Marija Solovjova wins Women in Risk & Compliance honour at 2026 FinTech Week Awards in Dubai.
FCA confirms final BNPL rules, fintech sector welcomes move
Last week
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FCA unveils final BNPL rules from July 2026, bringing sector under regulation as fintechs hail a proportionate, consumer-focused regime.
TISA urges FCA to test pension transfer rule changes
Last week
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TISA urges the FCA to consumer-test pension transfer rule changes and align them with DWP rules to avoid delays and inconsistent outcomes.
FCA sets stricter UK rules for buy now, pay later firms
Last week
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The FCA will bring buy now, pay later under tougher UK rules from July 2026, forcing stricter checks and clearer protections for borrowers.
FDATA appoints Kat Cloud to strengthen open finance security
Last week
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FDATA names Sumsub policy lead Kat Cloud to its board, signalling a sharper focus on identity, fraud and security in North American open finance.
Ecommpay recognised among CNBC’s top UK fintechs list
Last week
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Ecommpay has been named in the CNBC/Statista Top 150 UK FinTechs, highlighting London’s enduring strength as a global payments hub.
Most Britons lack plans for digital assets after death
Last week
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Most UK adults have no plan for who inherits their digital assets, with over-55s least prepared despite new laws recognising online property.
Yaspa joins UNLV AI research hub for safer gambling
Last week
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Yaspa joins UNLV’s new AiR Hub as a founding member, aiming to harness AI and open banking data to bolster safer, more responsible gambling.
Financial firms struggle to scale AI despite strong returns
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Financial firms see strong AI returns but Riverbed survey shows most projects stall in pilots, held back by data quality and tool sprawl.
Poor data drives FCA AML fines totalling GBP £430m
Last month
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Poor-quality customer data has driven more than two-thirds of FCA AML fines since 2020, analysis finds, with penalties topping GBP £430m.
UK businesses brace for 2026 fiscal strain & AI oversight
Last month
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Business leaders are being urged to invest in financial insight as they navigate tighter oversight of artificial intelligence in financial services.
UK insurers revisit pricing as FCA reforms bite back
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UK insurers reshape pricing and products as FCA reforms spur fresh gaps between new and renewal premiums and add complexity for consumers.
Griffin processes GBP £3 billion as revenue surges
Last month
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UK bank Griffin posts fivefold revenue surge as it processes GBP £3 billion in payments and signs more than 50 platform customers.
REGnosys flags 2026 regtech surge as London faces rivals
Last month
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REGnosys warns of a fresh 2026 regtech wave as global rule rewrites loom and London fights to defend its fintech edge from rising rivals.
Fraud expert warns FCA Firm Checker will not stop scams
Last month
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A leading fraud expert says the FCA’s new Firm Checker will boost transparency but leave sophisticated social engineering scams largely untouched.
Ecommpay shortlisted for four awards at FStech 2025
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Ecommpay has been shortlisted for four FStech 2025 awards, underlining its role in driving innovation, security and inclusion in payments.
Aviva expands TCS deal to run more UK life policies
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Aviva extends its tech pact with TCS, shifting another 1.1m UK life policies onto the BaNCS platform to streamline service and costs.
Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Ecommpay secures full Digital Accessibility Centre approval as its redesigned website and product pages meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
KPMG partners with Aiimi to launch global workplace AI platform
Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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KPMG partners with British AI firm Aiimi to launch a global Workplace AI platform, improving data management and compliance across its operations.
Pytilia triples Belfast HQ space to support global export growth
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Pytilia has tripled its Belfast HQ space to support growth, boosting its 50-strong team and exporting 90% of its tech services worldwide.