Inside UK banks’ arms race against fintech start-ups June 8, 2024 The UK’s major banks are muscling into new areas of the fintech space as they look to keep up with a wave of young challengers and grab a slice of the lucrative market.
Square Mile and Me – The Bank of London CEO Anthony Watson: It’s still revolutionary to be visibly gay in banking June 6, 2024 Anthony Watson, CEO of The Bank of London, tells us why the City still has a long way to go to improve LGBT inclusivity.
Wise among best fintech stocks in global top 25, broker says June 4, 2024 Wise is among the best names in a group of top 25 global fintech stocks, according to a leading broker, as the money transfer firm is expected to post strong growth this year.
Monzo posts first annual profit as digital bank targets European expansion June 3, 2024 Monzo has reported its first annual profit since it launched in 2015, with the digital challenger bank enjoying record growth and unveiling plans to expand into Europe.
London fintech Curve to launch Apple Pay rival that could save banks ‘millions’ May 30, 2024 Currently, banks and financial institutions incur significant fees for transactions processed through Apple Pay.
Software Circle snaps up tech firm Be The Brand Experience in £3.5m deal May 30, 2024 Software Circle, a London-listed technology company with a reputation for snapping up smaller firms, has added digital assets manager Be The Brand Experience to its growing list of acquisitions.
Why one US fintech boss reckons London is about to create ‘a lot of new winners’ May 28, 2024 The boss of a US fintech heavyweight has said London boasts more innovative firms than rivals across the pond, with a rebound in funding set to create "a lot of new winners" in the sector.
Where are all the UK’s female tech millionaires? May 22, 2024 Research shows that the male-dominated funding ecosystem is holding back female-led tech firms. If the UK wants to become a tech superpower, this has to change, Jess Jones argues
Vitesse: London insurtech lands £73m funding round led by US private equity giant KKR May 21, 2024 London-based insurtech Vitesse has secured a new $93m (£73.2m) funding round to support its expansion in the US.
GoCardless: Fintech ‘open-minded’ on further acquisitions as it eyes profitability in 2025 May 11, 2024 London-based payments fintech GoCardless is weighing up further acquisitions in the open banking space as it looks to rebound from a challenging 2023 and achieve profitability next year.