Bernadette Smith has assumed the role of chief executive at Starling Bank, bringing a renewed sense of energy to the fintech lender as she seeks to reverse recent financial headwinds.
Fintech
13Articles
Wise Group has commenced its 2027 financial year with a robust performance, reporting sustained growth in customer numbers and transaction volumes as demand for its low-cost international payment services continues
UK digital wealth manager Moneybox will use the London Stock Exchange’s PISCES private-market platform for a £45 million employee share sale valuing the company at £800 million.
An FCA-commissioned review has warned that AI chatbots may blur the boundary between generic guidance and regulated financial advice.
The Bank of England has proposed easing leverage rules for major UK lenders and making capital buffers more usable during market stress.
PayPal is embarking on an ambitious expansion strategy in the United Kingdom, introducing its own debit and credit card offerings alongside a comprehensive loyalty scheme as the payments giant seeks
The board of British digital banking powerhouse Monzo remains divided over the location of its potential market listing, with chief executive TS Anil leaning towards a US debut that could
In a significant move that signals further expansion into the digital asset space, Donald Trump’s media enterprise is approaching the final stages of negotiations to acquire cryptocurrency trading platform Bakkt
US software provider turned bitcoin investor MicroStrategy has expanded its cryptocurrency fundraising efforts to more than £7bn since the recent US election, capitalising on bitcoin’s record-breaking price surge. The company
In a remarkable turn of events, employees at Revolut, the London-based financial technology company, are set to share a staggering £500 million in stock through a sale. This move comes
As fears of a recession grip global markets, investors are turning to bonds as a safe haven. More than $66 billion has poured into fixed income funds since the start
The taxpayer is set to lose a significant portion of its investment in Gather, a start-up backed by Arsenal footballer Jorginho, which recently entered administration. According to insolvency filings, the
In a significant development in the UK’s financial sector, Hargreaves Lansdown, the country’s largest DIY investment platform, has agreed to a £5.4 billion takeover by a consortium of private equity
