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UK neobanks take market share from incumbents

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UK neobanks take market share from incumbents

Digital challengers are chipping away at the dominance of high street giants in the UK, with nine per cent of Brits now holding their main debit card with a neobank.

Fico to add BNPL data to credit scores

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Fico to add BNPL data to credit scores

Following a year-long study with Affirm, Fico is planning to add buy now, pay later data to its credit scores.

UK fintech jobs market booms

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UK fintech jobs market booms

The UK fintech sector experienced a 44% surge in job vacancies in 2024, driven by venture capital investment and AI, according to a report for recruiter Morgan McKinley.

Davos: Zumo releases MiCA readiness report

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Davos: Zumo releases MiCA readiness report

B2B assets platform Zumo has released a report from Davos on the industry’s readiness for the EU’s upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, focusing on sustainability requirements.

Cash withdrawals on the rise - Nationwide

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Cash withdrawals on the rise - Nationwide

UK building society Nationwide is reporting an uptick in ATM cash withdrawals for the third year in a row as Brits turn to notes and coins to help with budgeting at a time the cost of living remains high.

Digital payments on the rise in Europe, but cash still king at POS

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Digital payments on the rise in Europe, but cash still king at POS

While the use of digital payments continues to rise in the euro area, cash is still responsible for more than half of all point-of-sale transactions, according to a European Central Bank study.

North Korea hackers behind 60% of all crypto stolen in 2024

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North Korea hackers behind 60% of all crypto stolen in 2024

Crooks stole $2.2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, with hackers associated with North Korea accounting for $1.3 billion, according to a study from Chainalysis.

Crypto ownership continues to rise in the UK

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Crypto ownership continues to rise in the UK

More than one in ten Brits now own cryptocurrency, according to research from the Financial Conduct Authority.

55% of UK investors are unwilling to use AI tools for investment support – Avaloq

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55% of UK investors are unwilling to use AI tools for investment support – Avaloq

Research from Avaloq, a banking and wealth management platform, indicates that UK wealth managers see AI as the future, but do not yet trust the technology.

AI adoption in UK FS sector grows but understanding lags

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AI adoption in UK FS sector grows but understanding lags

Three quarters of financial services firms in the UK are already using artificial intelligence, yet nearly half of these users have only a "partial understanding" of the AI they are deploying, according to a Bank of England and FCA survey.

On-chain privacy critical to unlocking blockchain potential - JPMorgan

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On-chain privacy critical to unlocking blockchain potential - JPMorgan

On-chain privacy and advancements in identity management will be crucial to unlocking the potential of blockchain technology and asset tokenisation in financial markets, according to a JPMorgan white paper.

Australia seeks industry participation in CBDC project

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Australia seeks industry participation in CBDC project

The Reserve Bank of Australia is calling on industry players to take part in the experimental research phase of a project exploring the development of a wholesale CBDC and tokenised bank deposits.

Fintech investment sector remains muted

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Fintech investment sector remains muted

Venture capital investment in US fintech remains muted, hovering near a six-year low for the sector, as deal flow has shifted toward the early stage, according to a report from Silicon Valley Bank.

Banking and credit financial complaints skyrocket in 2024 FOS reports

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Banking and credit financial complaints skyrocket in 2024 FOS reports

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has reported that they received 40% more complaints in the first half of 2024 than in the same period in 2023.

FCA finds not enough firms have disciplinary policies in place

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FCA finds not enough firms have disciplinary policies in place

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) found that the amount of workplace complaints have increased between 2021 and 2023, in its non-financial misconduct survey.

Global payments in 2024: Simpler interfaces, complex reality

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Global payments in 2024: Simpler interfaces, complex reality

Global payment revenues will remain robust over the next five years, enabling the sector to unlock an additional $700 billion by 2028, according to a McKinsey report.

Sustainable Finance Live 2024: The role of ESG data in the nature capital marketplace

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Sustainable Finance Live 2024: The role of ESG data in the nature capital marketplace

Founder of ResponsibleRisk, Richard Peers, moderated a session at Sustainable Finance Live called ‘What is the role of impact and ESG data in ensuring economic profit of nature capital in the marketplace?’, with speakers Cain Blythe, founder of Ecosulis and Credit Nature; Simon Crichton, head of nature, food, and resource at Triodos Bank; Giles D'Souza strategic business lead in remote sensing and GIS at Planet; James Lockhart-Smith, VP sustainable finance at Verisk Maplecroft; and Donna Lyndsay, strategic market lead environment and sustainability at Ordnance Survey.

Irish fintech spending falls by 90% in H1

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Irish fintech spending falls by 90% in H1

The first half of 2024 has seen a dramatic decline in spending within Ireland's fintech industry, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.

AI adoption doubles in UK banking sector

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AI adoption doubles in UK banking sector

There has been a "significant shift" in UK banks' attitude to AI with greater adoption and greater recognition of its benefits, according to recently published research.

Majority of UK adults "unaware" of open banking

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Majority of UK adults "unaware" of open banking

A recently released survey has highlighted a widespread lack of awareness among UK adults when it comes to open banking.

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