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Griffin unveils MCP Server to boost AI agents in banking
Fintech

Griffin unveils MCP Server to boost AI agents in banking

Griffin has launched its MCP Server, enabling AI agents to open accounts, make payments and analyse transactions within banking systems securely.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Kallikor appoints Chris Brett to lead supply chain simulation
Digital Transformation

Kallikor appoints Chris Brett to lead supply chain simulation

Kallikor appoints Chris Brett, former Ocado robotics head, to lead its supply chain simulation platform, enhancing AI-driven scenario planning tools.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
UK fintech hiring to surge 32% in 2025 amid compliance demand
Risk & Compliance

UK fintech hiring to surge 32% in 2025 amid compliance demand

UK fintech hiring is set to surge 32% in 2025, driven by rising demand for compliance, cybersecurity, and engineering roles amid regulatory shifts.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Bain Capital launches hscale with billions Europe DC builds
Digital Transformation

Bain Capital launches hscale with billions Europe DC builds

Bain Capital launches hscale, a multi-billion EMEA hyperscale data centre platform, aiming rapid expansion across EMEA with sustainable infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Geoficiency appoints Olivier Cornet to lead UK expansion plans
Software-as-a-Service

Geoficiency appoints Olivier Cornet to lead UK expansion plans

Geoficiency appoints Olivier Cornet as UK Country Manager to drive expansion, aiding firms with compliance under 'UK SOX' and ECCTA regulations in London.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 27th 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
Attara appoints Hani Elmalky to drive technology in hedging
Fintech

Attara appoints Hani Elmalky to drive technology in hedging

Attara appoints Hani Elmalky as Chief Technical Advisor to enhance its tech-driven commodity hedging platform for UK SMEs and corporates.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Titanbay named UK's most generous employer for staff benefits
Human Capital Management

Titanbay named UK's most generous employer for staff benefits

London-based private markets platform Titanbay has been named the UK's Most Generous Company for its inclusive employee benefits and share scheme.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Financial sector sets new baseline guidance for Gen-AI risks
Data Protection

Financial sector sets new baseline guidance for Gen-AI risks

The CMORG AI Taskforce, with City of London and UK Finance, publishes new AI Baseline Guidance to help financial firms manage generative AI risks across operations and compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
TheFork launches new tools to boost UK restaurants for summer
Customer Experience

TheFork launches new tools to boost UK restaurants for summer

TheFork unveils new tools in TheFork Manager to boost UK restaurant bookings, reduce no-shows, and enhance guest experience ahead of the busy summer season.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Three start-ups win GBP £25,000 for social innovation ideas
Entrepreneurship

Three start-ups win GBP £25,000 for social innovation ideas

Monzo Business and Enterprise Nation have awarded GBP £10,000 to London's Phyta Biodesign, recognising its bee-friendly mycelium wall panels amidst 3,000 entries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

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CT: Evolve & AccountsIQ team up to boost UK finance teams
Data Analytics

CT: Evolve & AccountsIQ team up to boost UK finance teams

CT: Evolve and AccountsIQ partner to transform UK finance teams through strategic consultancy and cloud-based automation, boosting efficiency and insight.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion
Fintech

Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion

Airwallex has secured USD $300 million in Series F funding, valuing the fintech firm at USD $6.2 billion and fuelling plans for global expansion.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
ISACA launches first advanced AI audit certification for auditors
Artificial Intelligence

ISACA launches first advanced AI audit certification for auditors

ISACA launches the Advanced in AI Audit certification for experienced auditors, enhancing expertise in AI governance, risk, and auditing tools in evolving industries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th 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
Technology helps bridge generational gaps in workplace learning
Education, Learning & Training

Technology helps bridge generational gaps in workplace learning

Most L&D professionals find engaging Baby Boomers hardest in multi-generational workforces, with tech seen as key to personalised learning solutions, LearnUpon finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Gartner outlines six key trends shaping global cloud adoption
Artificial Intelligence

Gartner outlines six key trends shaping global cloud adoption

Gartner forecasts that by 2029, AI will consume 50% of cloud resources and digital sovereignty and sustainability will reshape global cloud strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

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