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Banks warn of environment of “unprecedented change”

Financial groups pledge to use acquisitions, partnerships and tech innovations to enhance services beyond 2020. Ellie Duncan reports

iwoca launches lending platform as bank branches close

The arrival of OpenLending comes as some traditional lenders are closing their doors on the high street.

Revolut customer base to grow by a third by 2021

Revolut has adopted an aggressive roll out strategy which includes offering a ‘junior’ app for the children’s market.

Monzo dives into business banking

Digital bank Monzo has today launched its business bank accounts in the UK as the battle for business banking space hots up.

Payhawk raises €3 million in seed funding

The company will use the cash to strengthen its presence in the German market, having recently opened an office in Berlin.

Fintechs partner for Middle East lending revolution

Qarar’s algorithms will be used on Aion’s banking platform so banks can offer quicker lending decisions.

How can we accelerate Open Finance adoption?

The FCA recently issued a “call for input” on its vision to extend Open Banking to financial services more generally. What makes Open Finance different and how far reaching are the implications? Jenny Turton takes a closer look

Santander snaps up Spanish fintech Mercury TFS

The majority stake in Spanish-based Mercury TFS is part of a wider digital strategy to accelerate growth through acquisitions. Dippy Singh reports…

Will new rules combat fraud and gain consumers’ trust?

Strong Customer Authentication requires banks and payment providers to verify their customers. Ellie Duncan reports…

TrueLayer brings Open Banking connectivity to brokerage market with Stake

TrueLayer announces it has integrated with online brokerage app, Stake.