Fintech boards lack AI skills needed to drive future growth, survey finds April 15, 2024 Company boards of the UK’s top fintechs lack the necessary skills and experience in artificial intelligence, a new survey has suggested, which could hold back future growth for these firms.
Revolut and Monzo say scrap stamp duty as top fintechs launch bid to boost stock market April 15, 2024 Revolut and Monzo are among a group of top fintech firms to urge the government to ditch its contentious tax on share trading today as part of a sweeping call for reform to revive London's stock market and boost its appeal to technology firms.
How the UK can lead the world in fintech April 15, 2024 Fintech is evolving and the UK stands to be at the forefront of that innovation, but only if we uphold the highest possible international standards, says Michael Mainelli The fintech landscape has not only transformed over the last few years, but the industry has also transformed the whole of the UK’s financial and professional services [...]
London fintech vacancies rise 88 per cent as banks look to stay ahead of curve April 8, 2024 London is known for its global fintech hub status, with success stories in the sector including Monzo and Starling.
Bunq becomes first EU neobank to report annual profit after surge in users and interest rate boost April 4, 2024 Dutch mobile banking firm Bunq has become the first EU neobank to report an annual profit as it gears up to re-enter the UK market and mulls an IPO.
Unleashing The Future Of Finance: IFGS 2024 Beckons April 3, 2024 The UK has long been celebrated as a global leader in FinTech and financial innovation. 8 out of every 10 adults in the UK are currently using at least one FinTech tool on a regular basis; nearly 60% of all SME lending across the UK is being done by FinTechs and alternative lenders; and the [...]
‘Floor not a ceiling’: Sadiq Khan pledges to create at least150,000 jobs in AI, fintech and sciences April 3, 2024 Sadiq Khan has pledged to create 150,000 new jobs in key growth sectors including artificial intelligence (AI), financial and climate technology, and life sciences.
AIM-listed Alpha Group plots move to London’s main market as fintech looks to expand April 3, 2024 AIM-listed fintech and consultancy firm Alpha Group International has confirmed its intention to move to the premium list of the London Stock Exchange's main market.
Softcat set to benefit from increasing demand for AI, data management and cybersecurity March 26, 2024 Softcat said the outlook for growth in the UK IT market was highly encouraging
Wise poaches Delivery Hero finance chief as customers swell and competition intensifies March 25, 2024 Money transfer firm Wise has appointed Delivery Hero's chief financial officer Emmanuel Thomassin to be its new CFO as the company sees a surge in customer numbers and rising competition.