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
Aveni raises GBP £12 million for AI assurance tools
The funding will help the Edinburgh fintech expand tools that let banks check AI agents meet conduct standards for customers.
OpenUK unveils speakers for Edinburgh open source AI event
The conference will put Scotland's AI talent, security and infrastructure under the spotlight as debate over governance and control intensifies.
CFIT launches coalition on supported payments for inclusion
Backed by HM Treasury, the plan could give millions safer ways to let trusted helpers oversee everyday spending without losing independence.
UK borrowers mix credit, debit & BNPL as habits shift
Consumers and small firms are mixing cards, debit and Buy Now, Pay Later as lenders struggle to keep pace with changing borrowing habits.
Lumera warns pension trustees on AI governance controls
Pension schemes face tighter scrutiny as reform-driven data growth makes AI oversight, accountability and human intervention more urgent.
Adyen wins GOV.UK Pay deal for 1,000 public services
About 1,000 councils, police and armed forces services will move from Stripe as the government adds pay by bank options on GOV.UK Pay.
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
It's time insurance seeks out next gen responsible technologies
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
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
WealthAi lands Patronus Partners as full deployment client
The full rollout could reduce administration and compliance burdens for Patronus Partners as wealth managers look to join up legacy systems with AI.
Finance teams still rely on manual accounts payable
Delayed approvals and error-prone payments are still hobbling UK finance teams, with only 15% saying accounts payable is fully automated.
Europeans back payment sovereignty amid US network fears
Growing fears over disruption are pushing consumers and providers to favour European control of payments as reliance on US networks deepens.
Affirm & Stripe expand UK pay-over-time partnership
British Stripe merchants will add instalment payments at checkout from July, as Affirm broadens its reach and competes for online sales.
Financial leaders fear AI could harm vulnerable customers
Most firms have expanded customer-facing AI even as a survey found 77% fear their strategies could harm vulnerable customers.
It's time insurance seeks out next gen responsible technologies
Trust is now a commercial issue for insurers, as Consumer Duty and wary customers push them towards transparent AI and fairer claims handling.
UK Payments Initiative launches recurring bank scheme
Recurring bank payments could soon replace some cards and direct debits as UK Payments Initiative rolls out a new open banking scheme.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
