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Calls for review as TISA urges FCA to simplify disclosures
Financial Literacy

Calls for review as TISA urges FCA to simplify disclosures

TISA urges the FCA to simplify consumer disclosures for investments, calling current rules confusing and advocating clearer, unified information.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
TransferGo unveils GBP wallets & savings for UK businesses
Fintech

TransferGo unveils GBP wallets & savings for UK businesses

TransferGo teams up with Griffin to launch multi-currency business accounts in the UK, offering GBP wallets, savings, and same-day transfers for firms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Skillcast launches Aida to boost confidential AI compliance
Data Privacy

Skillcast launches Aida to boost confidential AI compliance

Skillcast has launched Aida, an AI assistant offering confidential, real-time compliance training to meet rising UK concerns over AI regulation readiness.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Payment Assist & eDynamix partner for unified dealer payments
Digital Transformation

Payment Assist & eDynamix partner for unified dealer payments

Payment Assist UK and eDynamix partner to offer UK car dealerships integrated payment options via exstoPay, unifying cards, Open Banking, and BNPL services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Ecommpay named finalist in two categories at London FinTech awards
Unified Communications

Ecommpay named finalist in two categories at London FinTech awards

Ecommpay has been shortlisted in two categories at the FinTech Awards London, recognising its innovation and collaboration with The Money Platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Haboo partners with Griffin to launch flexible repay wallet
Fintech

Haboo partners with Griffin to launch flexible repay wallet

Haboo money partners with Griffin to launch a save-as-you-repay wallet, enhancing borrower flexibility and boosting loan repayment support in the UK.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
HiQi & Ecommpay boost app payments in Portugal & Spain
Fintech

HiQi & Ecommpay boost app payments in Portugal & Spain

HiQi partners with Ecommpay to enhance app payments in Portugal and Spain, enabling faster, compliant top-ups with diverse payment options.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Ecommpay shortlisted for 2025 ICA Compliance Award
Payment Technologies

Ecommpay shortlisted for 2025 ICA Compliance Award

Ecommpay has been named a finalist in the ICA Compliance Awards Europe 2025 for its innovative Risk Control Management System developed with Cable.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
UK regulators explore AI integration for data efficiencies
Data governance

UK regulators explore AI integration for data efficiencies

Senior UK regulators recently gathered to explore the potential of artificial intelligence in enhancing operational efficiencies across financial sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Griffin partners with Yonder & launches beta bank accounts
Fintech

Griffin partners with Yonder & launches beta bank accounts

Griffin has unveiled a partnership with Yonder alongside a beta launch of versatile bank accounts, aimed at enhancing customer payment experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
United Kingdom loses record GBP £306m to crypto scams in 2023
Crypto

United Kingdom loses record GBP £306m to crypto scams in 2023

Cryptocurrency scams have surged in the UK, with victims losing GBP £306 million in 2023, prompting warnings for greater vigilance in the digital currency market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Aiimi Insight Engine now available on Azure Marketplace
Data Analytics

Aiimi Insight Engine now available on Azure Marketplace

British AI firm Aiimi has launched its Aiimi Insight Engine on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, enhancing global workplaces' data management capabilities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Aiimi named official AI provider for UK public sector services
Health Technologies

Aiimi named official AI provider for UK public sector services

The Crown Commercial Service designates Aiimi as an official AI provider, facilitating widespread AI solutions to enhance efficiency and data security in the public sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
KPMG Law partners with Shieldpay to centralise transactions in UK
Payment Technologies

KPMG Law partners with Shieldpay to centralise transactions in UK

KPMG Law partners with Shieldpay to streamline legal transactions across the UK, using TPMA technology to enhance security and efficiency for corporate and real estate clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Financial Conduct Authority stories

UK motor insurance switching rises as premiums stabilise
Insurance

UK motor insurance switching rises as premiums stabilise

More UK motorists shopped around for insurance in H2 2024, with 25% switching providers, up from 20% in 2023 amid rising price competitiveness.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Ecommpay shortlisted for three categories at PayTech Awards 2025
Fintech

Ecommpay shortlisted for three categories at PayTech Awards 2025

Ecommpay has been shortlisted for three awards at the PayTech Awards 2025, recognising innovation in payments, anti-fraud, and diversity leadership.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Banked acquires VibePay to drive global Pay by Bank use
Crypto

Banked acquires VibePay to drive global Pay by Bank use

Banked has acquired UK app VibePay to boost Pay by Bank with new incentives, expanding presence in UK, US, Australia, and accelerating global adoption.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Guavapay marks 71% revenue growth in financial year 2024
Fintech

Guavapay marks 71% revenue growth in financial year 2024

London-based Guavapay has reported a remarkable 71% growth in annual revenue for 2024, driven by a larger customer base and staff expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025