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UK named tech unicorn capital of Europe
New figures have shown that the UK is the tech unicorn capital of Europe, with 37% of Europe’s tech firms…
Overseas investment doubles in UK tech firms
The technology sector in the UK is moving far ahead of its European competitors, with data revealing that in 2017,…
Digital innovation transforming financial services
The ways in which people are managing their money are being transformed by digital innovation – with apps at the…
Funding applications encouraged for smart tracking of waste
Up to £40,000 is to be invested by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs into projects that make…
EPA calls for open banking amendments to boost fintech access
The Emerging Payments Association (EPA) is calling for the Open Banking Implementation Entity (OBIE) to make amendments to the Open…
British consumers are embracing financial technology, report shows
A report from UK banking and financial services trade association UK Finance and Big Four accountancy firm EY has shown…
FCA advises banks to use new technologies to tackle cybercrime
UK financial regulatory body UK Finance has urged banks to use new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning,…
Report calls for financial firms to prioritise operational resilience
A report from banking and financial services sector trade association UK Finance and management consultancy Parker Fitzgerald has highlighted the…
Mobile banking apps to overtake online banking
A report from industry analyst CACI has predicted that more consumers will be banking via a mobile app instead of…
Customers want new technologies and traditional banking services, research shows
A survey from global professional services firm Genpact has shown that customers want access to both new technologies and personal…
Santander to create UK standalone digital bank for SMEs
Spanish bank Santander is to create a standalone digital bank in the UK to help more SMEs to achieve success…
Fintech most popular sector among high-net-worth and professional investors
A study from private investment platform Capitama has shown that fintech is now the most popular sector when it comes…