FCA stories
Eligible UK savers can now access tax-advantaged investing on Count's platform, as it tackles the advice gap for lower-balance customers.
Retailers are under pressure to curb networked payment fraud without harming checkout conversion, a challenge Ecommpay's award-winning tool targets.
With AI tools spreading through the bank, 60,000 NatWest staff will now be trained to spot ethical risks and handle them responsibly.
Limits on systemic issuers aim to shield credit supply as the Bank prepares a new regime for sterling stablecoins used in payments.
The North's fintech sector now employs 20,000 people directly, as FinTech North returns to Leeds to mark its 10th anniversary.
The deal gives Access PaySuite direct control of payment initiation as UK pay-by-bank use rises 57% year on year.
The partnership gives the pensions technology firm access to AI tools and Azure credits as it targets stronger links with retirees.
Retailers risk missing out on Gen Z's rising spend unless they fix legacy systems and align stock, finance and service to changing habits.
Bank restrictions could be challenged by thousands of customers after a campaign accused lenders of blocking legal crypto transfers in the UK.
Banks may avoid building separate systems for stablecoins, tokenised deposits and CBDCs as UK regulators back tokenisation in wholesale markets.
UK retailers face a bigger test than chatbot quality, as AI assistants will favour stores with accurate data, stock and trust.
Firms face a tighter compliance test as the FCA's misconduct rules near, with eflow warning many cannot evidence oversight or escalations.
Most firms have expanded customer-facing AI even as a survey found 77% fear their strategies could harm vulnerable customers.
Trust is now a commercial issue for insurers, as Consumer Duty and wary customers push them towards transparent AI and fairer claims handling.
Recurring bank payments could soon replace some cards and direct debits as UK Payments Initiative rolls out a new open banking scheme.
Recurring payments can now be authorised directly from UK bank accounts, with live use already underway for investing and rent.
Businesses using the platform should see simpler access to accounts, cards and foreign exchange as the group unites under one brand.
The tie-up aims to help regulated firms move generative AI from pilots into production, while training 50,000 TCS staff on Claude.
Policy debates over open banking and digital identity will be shaped by two seasoned fintech executives taking top roles at FDATA.
Players must pick out a mule hidden in crowded scenes as banks face rising pressure to curb fraud and recruit awareness.
