By Sophie Chen
Innovate Finance's annual report shows the UK attracted $3.6 billion across 534 fintech deals in 2025, reclaiming second place globally behind the United States.
By Marcus Webb
The average cost of sending £200 from the UK to India and Pakistan has fallen below 3% for the first time, driven by fintech competition and regulatory pressure on high-street banks.
By Marcus Webb
eToro has launched an integrated ESG scoring tool for its UK users, providing real-time environmental, social and governance ratings alongside traditional financial data. The feature reflects surging demand for sustainable investment options among retail investors.
The Treasury has unveiled a £500 million Fintech Growth Fund backed by British Patient Capital and cornerstone commitments from Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds, targeting Series B and C rounds for UK-headquartered fintech firms.
By Marcus Webb
Morgan McKinley research projects a 37% year-on-year rise in London fintech vacancies, with the capital accounting for 70% of all UK fintech roles as demand for developers and risk experts soars.
By Sophie Chen
Britain's five largest digital-only banks have all reported profits in the same financial year for the first time, signalling that the UK neobank sector has reached a critical inflection point.
By Raj Patel
The FCA has issued enforcement actions against 23 decentralised finance platforms for marketing unregistered financial products to UK consumers, signalling a tougher stance on DeFi regulation.
NatWest Group has opened applications for its 12-week fintech accelerator, specifically targeting startups using agentic AI to reshape customer experience in financial services.
The European Commission's finalised PSD3 text introduces sweeping changes to payment services regulation that could force the UK to update its own framework to maintain cross-border interoperability.
By Priya Sharma
Banking-as-a-Service startup Griffin has received its full UK banking licence from the PRA and FCA, becoming the first developer-focused BaaS provider to achieve authorisation.