The Ultimate Guide to Fintech
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Fintech.
What to know about Fintech
Fintech, short for financial technology, represents a dynamic sector where innovation meets finance to revolutionize how individuals and businesses manage money. This tag aggregates stories that cover the broad spectrum of fintech developments ranging from payment solutions and banking technology to AI-driven financial services and cybersecurity.
Readers exploring this tag will find insights on groundbreaking startups expanding across regions, significant funding rounds propelling growth, the rise of embedded finance, and the ongoing challenges of regulatory compliance and cybersecurity in financial services. The stories also spotlight the evolving influence of women leaders and inclusivity efforts within the fintech landscape.
Whether it's about the latest in digital payments, collaboration between traditional banks and fintech firms, advances in AI for financial operations, or regional fintech ecosystems gaining momentum, this collection offers valuable knowledge for anyone interested in the current and future impact of technology on finance.
UK Fintech News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Cloudsmith names finance & legal chiefs after funding
The Belfast software supply chain security firm is bolstering financial and legal controls as it seeks more enterprise customers after a USD $72 million round.
GoCardless joins UK scheme for recurring Pay by Bank
Businesses could cut card fees and automate collections as recurring Pay by Bank opens to wider use through the UK Payments Initiative scheme.
Banks lag on adverse media screening, Ripjar finds
Despite widespread agreement on its importance, most banks still use manual adverse media checks, leaving them exposed to crime and reputation risk.
Equals rebrands after GBP £58 billion payments milestone
Businesses using the platform should see simpler access to accounts, cards and foreign exchange as the group unites under one brand.
bunq study finds UK women lag men in crypto investing
Women in the UK are far less likely than men to buy crypto, with many saying they lack the confidence or know-how to start investing.
Meaningful Planet wins B Corp status with 91.4 score
The certification may help the UK mobile provider win over customers and suppliers as B Lab raises scrutiny of telecoms firms' practices.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Fintech
Sage adds AI automation to Intacct finance workflows
Consumers trust marketplaces more than brands online
CUBIG expands into UK to tackle AI data bottleneck
Temenos launches modular core banking tools for banks
Temenos named Forrester leader in digital banking tech
Featured News
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Banks must move beyond isolated pilots if they want agentic AI to deliver enterprise-wide gains, Google Cloud says.
Exclusive: G+D's Sofiane Chouane on the future of European fintech
European fintech is maturing as G+D's Sofiane Chouane charts a future shaped by stricter regulation, AI, and bank-startup partnerships.
Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand
Irish tech exports to Australia and New Zealand have surged nearly 60% in five years, with Enterprise Ireland backing rapid sector growth.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Expert Columns
AI in crisis communications: why route knowledge beats the next new tool
How banknotes pack more security technology than most people imagine
AI in accounts payable: A threat to jobs or a catalyst for value?
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
KYA is the new KYC: The payment identity problem AI commerce cannot afford to ignore
How accurate address data powers identity verification
When identity becomes the payment rail
Building digital trust: Data quality provides a scalable path
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
How embedded DaaS finance drives IT upgrades and creates predictable refresh cycles for the channel
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Exclusive: G+D's Sofiane Chouane on the future of European fintech
Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Recent Fintech News
Pinion cuts 25% finance review time with MindBridge AI
Broader dataset analysis has helped Pinion trim a complex review from 200 hours to 150, while improving client discussions.
Brickflow adds Bridge Invest revolving credit facility
Brokers using the marketplace can now access repeat property funding of up to GBP £10 million, with faster valuations and fewer legal fees.
TrueLayer acquires In3 to add credit to Pay by Bank
European merchants will gain a bank-based alternative to card lending as TrueLayer folds Dutch fintech In3 into its checkout network.
Financial planning firms boost technology spending
The shift comes as 42% of firms use tech spend to cope with growth and regulation, up from 35% in the previous survey.
Improbable backs Otomato with USD $2 million DeFi bet
The cash will help Otomato expand its DeFi monitoring tools across more blockchains as users seek fewer missed risks and opportunities.
How banknotes pack more security technology than most people imagine
Multiple hidden layers make banknotes hard to fake and easy to verify, from embedded fibres and micromirrors to machine-only sensors.
Armalytix launches compliance bundles for home movers
Home movers could face fewer repeated requests as property firms seek to curb delays and duplication in anti-money laundering checks.
ComplyCube wins RegTech award for third year running
UK banks under pressure from record fraud are turning to identity checks that can curb losses without slowing customer onboarding.
UK bank customers ready to quit over crime failures
Most UK bank customers would walk after anti-money laundering failures, as trust in account freezes and compliance delays now shapes provider choice.
Chargebacks911 & acceptcards partner on UK disputes
UK merchants facing rising friendly fraud will gain access to tools aimed at cutting disputes and recovering revenue through the new tie-up.
UK SMEs leave cash in current accounts, survey finds
Many firms are foregoing interest and leaving surplus funds idle, as 64% of UK SMEs keep some or all cash reserves in current accounts.
Isle of Man launches first data asset law framework
The new regime could help firms record and trade governed datasets as assets, as Isle of Man officials move to implement the register.
Venn Accounts cuts overdue invoices 60% with Trove
The UK firm said automated payment chases have also improved cash collection as more smaller businesses outsource day-to-day finance work.
Ecommpay adds Recite Me toolbar to boost accessibility
Visitors with disabilities or language barriers can now use text-to-speech and translation tools on Ecommpay's site after its latest accessibility upgrade.
Modulr taps Alloy for compliance hub as it expands
The UK fintech aims to speed customer checks in new markets while tightening controls on financial crime and fraud.
UK firms fear supplier AI cyber risks, QBE finds
Most UK businesses using AI are not checking suppliers' systems, even as cyber incidents and revenue losses linked to third parties rise.
UK consumers want human checks in insurance AI use
Human oversight remains a red line for many policyholders, with only 30% of UK consumers happy for insurers to use AI on pricing decisions.
Starling & Adyen launch tap-to-pay for SME customers
UK SMEs can now take contactless card payments on smartphones, with settlement into Starling accounts arriving the next day.
UK Open Property roadmap aims to speed up homebuying
Verified digital data could slash delays and failed deals in a homebuying market where transactions take 22 weeks on average.
UK regulators seek feedback on tokenised wholesale markets
Firms seeking certainty on digital asset rules have been invited to shape how UK wholesale markets adopt tokenised securities, collateral and settlement.
Job Moves
Cloudsmith names finance & legal chiefs after funding
Tes appoints Ali Nazarboland as Engineering Vice President
AutoRek appoints Tony Livesey as Technology and Product Chief
WealthAi names Pratim Das as Chief Technology Officer
Dig appoints Ideal World Co-founder Paul Wright to board
InDebted appoints Rob Young as UK Managing Director
Hyperlayer adds Chan & O'Callaghan after GBP £30m raise
CyberNorth unveils new look & confirms leadership team
Silverfin names An Maes CEO to drive European growth
