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eflow Global unveils PATH AI to tackle USD $1.8bn in fines

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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eflow Global launches PATH AI, enhancing trade surveillance with transparent, auditable alerts amid USD $1.8bn market abuse fines globally this year.
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Why cyber risk transparency matters in the insurance landscape

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Cyber insurance now demands transparency and collaboration, with firms needing to prove measurable risk reduction amid rising supply chain cyber threats.
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Leveraging predictive AI to drive value from financial compliance

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Financial firms use predictive AI combined with generative AI to meet FCA Consumer Duty, ensuring compliance and improving customer outcomes efficiently.
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Kani Payments appoints Andrew Wingfield to lead safeguarding push

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Kani Payments appoints Andrew Wingfield as Head of Strategic Solutions to enhance safeguarding features ahead of FCA's 2026 regulatory changes.
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UK fintechs boost AI adoption as confidence in economy wanes

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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UK fintech founders embrace AI, with 83% adopting it, despite 81% losing confidence in the economy and nearly half considering relocating abroad due to tax concerns.
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UK conveyancing faces tougher AML checks as SARs highlight risks

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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UK conveyancing faces tougher anti-money laundering checks as 73% of law firms' suspicious activity reports link to property transactions.
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Adclear raises GBP £2.1 million to boost AI-powered compliance

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Adclear secures GBP £2.1 million to expand its AI-powered platform that automates compliance for major UK financial institutions' marketing content.
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Outdated IT & regulation slow UK banks' drive for AI adoption

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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UK banks face slow AI adoption due to outdated IT, data challenges, and regulatory uncertainty despite optimism about AI's future impact on finance.
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Instagram posts fuel surge in money mule recruitment schemes

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Nearly 24% of Instagram posts tagged as 'quick-money' offers are linked to money mule recruitment, posing major challenges for law enforcement and platforms.
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A third of UK tech scale-ups lack women on boards, study finds

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Over a third of UK tech scale-ups lack women on their boards, with female representation at just 18%, lagging behind larger firms' 41%.
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Industry calls for caution on UK payment systems regulation revamp

Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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UK payment industry urges careful regulation review to avoid oversimplifying FCA and PSR roles, ensuring consumer protection and innovation thrive.
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TISA urges FCA to revise targeted support plans for clarity & ease

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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TISA urges the FCA to revise its targeted support rules, seeking clearer, more flexible guidelines to ease burdens on firms and prevent consumer confusion.
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TISA backs OFSI reforms to boost fairness in sanctions enforcement

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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TISA supports HM Treasury and OFSI's reforms to create a fairer, more consistent sanctions enforcement system, encouraging early settlements and transparency.
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TISA backs SMCR reforms to reduce burdens & raise standards

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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The Investing and Saving Alliance supports SMCR reforms designed to ease regulatory burdens and enhance conduct standards in UK financial services.
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TISA urges transparency in FCA's proposed FOS reforms & complaints time limit

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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TISA calls for transparency and proper consultation in FCA's proposed reforms to the Financial Ombudsman Service, warning of risks from unchecked regulatory powers.
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Credas launches Compliance Wallet to streamline property checks

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Credas has launched its Compliance Wallet to reduce duplication and speed up property sector compliance checks with 15 million wallets available at launch.
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Ecommpay shortlisted for innovation at UK eCommerce Awards

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Ecommpay is shortlisted in two categories at the UK eCommerce Awards for innovation in its fraud-fighting Graph Analysis tool and Hosted Payment Page solution.
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TISA urges action to boost Targeted Support for more consumers

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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TISA warns current rules limit Targeted Support reach to just a quarter of consumers, urging legal changes to help more vulnerable customers effectively.
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Yaspa appoints Renuka Rawlins to lead policy & public affairs

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Yaspa appoints Renuka Rawlins, formerly of Revolut, as Head of Policy and Public Affairs to lead regulatory engagement amid expansion in payments and iGaming.
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FCA pension transfer review urges balance between speed & safety

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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The FCA's review highlights progress and challenges in UK pension transfers, urging balance between speed, efficiency and consumer protection from scams.