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Bizzdesign enters top 20 of UK public sector Tech200
Software-as-a-Service

Bizzdesign enters top 20 of UK public sector Tech200

Bizzdesign debuts in Tussell's Tech200, ranking 17th as UK public sector revenue surges 392% amid rising demand for digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Ecommpay leader wins Women in Risk & Compliance award
Fintech

Ecommpay leader wins Women in Risk & Compliance award

Ecommpay's fraud and compliance head Marija Solovjova wins Women in Risk & Compliance honour at 2026 FinTech Week Awards in Dubai.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
FCA confirms final BNPL rules, fintech sector welcomes move
Fintech

FCA confirms final BNPL rules, fintech sector welcomes move

FCA unveils final BNPL rules from July 2026, bringing sector under regulation as fintechs hail a proportionate, consumer-focused regime.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026
TISA urges FCA to test pension transfer rule changes
Customer Experience

TISA urges FCA to test pension transfer rule changes

TISA urges the FCA to consumer-test pension transfer rule changes and align them with DWP rules to avoid delays and inconsistent outcomes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
FCA sets stricter UK rules for buy now, pay later firms
Fintech

FCA sets stricter UK rules for buy now, pay later firms

The FCA will bring buy now, pay later under tougher UK rules from July 2026, forcing stricter checks and clearer protections for borrowers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Most Britons lack plans for digital assets after death
Storage

Most Britons lack plans for digital assets after death

Most UK adults have no plan for who inherits their digital assets, with over-55s least prepared despite new laws recognising online property.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Financial firms struggle to scale AI despite strong returns
Unified Communications

Financial firms struggle to scale AI despite strong returns

Financial firms see strong AI returns but Riverbed survey shows most projects stall in pilots, held back by data quality and tool sprawl.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Poor data drives FCA AML fines totalling GBP £430m
Data Protection

Poor data drives FCA AML fines totalling GBP £430m

Poor-quality customer data has driven more than two-thirds of FCA AML fines since 2020, analysis finds, with penalties topping GBP £430m.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
UK businesses brace for 2026 fiscal strain & AI oversight
Digital Transformation

UK businesses brace for 2026 fiscal strain & AI oversight

Business leaders are being urged to invest in financial insight as they navigate tighter oversight of artificial intelligence in financial services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Griffin processes GBP £3 billion as revenue surges
Disaster Recovery

Griffin processes GBP £3 billion as revenue surges

UK bank Griffin posts fivefold revenue surge as it processes GBP £3 billion in payments and signs more than 50 platform customers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Ecommpay shortlisted for four awards at FStech 2025
Disaster Recovery

Ecommpay shortlisted for four awards at FStech 2025

Ecommpay has been shortlisted for four FStech 2025 awards, underlining its role in driving innovation, security and inclusion in payments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Aviva expands TCS deal to run more UK life policies
Digital Transformation

Aviva expands TCS deal to run more UK life policies

Aviva extends its tech pact with TCS, shifting another 1.1m UK life policies onto the BaNCS platform to streamline service and costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Global Stories

Financial Conduct Authority stories

Ecommpay recognised among CNBC's top UK fintechs list
Crypto

Ecommpay recognised among CNBC's top UK fintechs list

Ecommpay has been named in the CNBC/Statista Top 150 UK FinTechs, highlighting London's enduring strength as a global payments hub.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Yaspa joins UNLV AI research hub for safer gambling
Gaming

Yaspa joins UNLV AI research hub for safer gambling

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.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
UK insurers revisit pricing as FCA reforms bite back
Market competition

UK insurers revisit pricing as FCA reforms bite back

UK insurers reshape pricing and products as FCA reforms spur fresh gaps between new and renewal premiums and add complexity for consumers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
REGnosys flags 2026 regtech surge as London faces rivals
Fintech

REGnosys flags 2026 regtech surge as London faces rivals

REGnosys warns of a fresh 2026 regtech wave as global rule rewrites loom and London fights to defend its fintech edge from rising rivals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Fraud expert warns FCA Firm Checker will not stop scams
Fintech

Fraud expert warns FCA Firm Checker will not stop scams

A leading fraud expert says the FCA's new Firm Checker will boost transparency but leave sophisticated social engineering scams largely untouched.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site
Fintech

Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site

Ecommpay secures full Digital Accessibility Centre approval as its redesigned website and product pages meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025