SMEs could boost UK economy by £57bn by improving productivity
Research released by NatWest and conducted by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) has shown that SMEs could…
Open Banking to revolutionise how UK consumers manage personal finances
A study from Network Research has shown that Open Banking is set to revolutionise the way that UK consumers manage…
Contactless payments rising in popularity, UK Finance figures show
Figures from UK Finance have shown that contactless payments are rising in popularity, leading to debit cards becoming the top…
UK business angels favour fintech, according to report
A report from British Business Bank has shown that fintech is popular with business angels in the UK, with 24%…
Department for International Trade launches FinTech investment drive
Britain’s Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox MP is to boost the UK’s FinTech sector by launching a FinTech investment drive.…
CYBG agrees to buy Virgin Money in £1.7bn deal
Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank owner CYBG has confirmed that it has agreed to buy financial services brand Virgin Money…
London named top destination for Indian entrepreneurs
New research from the Mayor of London's promotional agency, London & Partners, has named London as the leading destination for…
Treasury Committee calls for end of “alpha male” culture in finance
The UK’s Treasury Committee is calling for the “alpha male” culture in financial services to come to an end in…
British Business Bank launches investment programme to boost business growth
British Business Bank has launched a £2.5bn investment programme to help businesses have access to the finance that they need…
Technology firms to invest £2.3bn into UK economy
Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that technology firms are to invest more than £2bn into the UK economy, which…
New competition launched to support UK’s promising fintech start-ups
A new competition has been launched to help the UK’s most promising financial technology start-up companies boost their growth. Applications…
Financial services firms feeling confident about their prospects, study shows
A study from accountancy firm Smith & Williamson has shown that financial services firms are feeling confident about their prospects,…