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eflow Global unveils PATH AI to tackle USD $1.8bn in fines
Fintech

eflow Global unveils PATH AI to tackle USD $1.8bn in fines

eflow Global launches PATH AI, enhancing trade surveillance with transparent, auditable alerts amid USD $1.8bn market abuse fines globally this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Why cyber risk transparency matters in the insurance landscape
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Why cyber risk transparency matters in the insurance landscape

Cyber insurance now demands transparency and collaboration, with firms needing to prove measurable risk reduction amid rising supply chain cyber threats.

By Ben Francis • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Leveraging predictive AI to drive value from financial compliance
Customer Experience

Leveraging predictive AI to drive value from financial compliance

Financial firms use predictive AI combined with generative AI to meet FCA Consumer Duty, ensuring compliance and improving customer outcomes efficiently.

By Joe Norburn • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Kani Payments appoints Andrew Wingfield to lead safeguarding push
Fintech

Kani Payments appoints Andrew Wingfield to lead safeguarding push

Kani Payments appoints Andrew Wingfield as Head of Strategic Solutions to enhance safeguarding features ahead of FCA's 2026 regulatory changes.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
UK fintechs boost AI adoption as confidence in economy wanes
Artificial Intelligence

UK fintechs boost AI adoption as confidence in economy wanes

UK fintech founders embrace AI, with 83% adopting it, despite 81% losing confidence in the economy and nearly half considering relocating abroad due to tax concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
UK conveyancing faces tougher AML checks as SARs highlight risks
Money Laundering

UK conveyancing faces tougher AML checks as SARs highlight risks

UK conveyancing faces tougher anti-money laundering checks as 73% of law firms' suspicious activity reports link to property transactions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Adclear raises GBP £2.1 million to boost AI-powered compliance
Fintech

Adclear raises GBP £2.1 million to boost AI-powered compliance

Adclear secures GBP £2.1 million to expand its AI-powered platform that automates compliance for major UK financial institutions' marketing content.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Outdated IT & regulation slow UK banks' drive for AI adoption
Fintech

Outdated IT & regulation slow UK banks' drive for AI adoption

UK banks face slow AI adoption due to outdated IT, data challenges, and regulatory uncertainty despite optimism about AI's future impact on finance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
A third of UK tech scale-ups lack women on boards, study finds
ICT sector

A third of UK tech scale-ups lack women on boards, study finds

Over a third of UK tech scale-ups lack women on their boards, with female representation at just 18%, lagging behind larger firms' 41%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Industry calls for caution on UK payment systems regulation revamp
FCA

Industry calls for caution on UK payment systems regulation revamp

UK payment industry urges careful regulation review to avoid oversimplifying FCA and PSR roles, ensuring consumer protection and innovation thrive.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
TISA urges FCA to revise targeted support plans for clarity & ease
FCA

TISA urges FCA to revise targeted support plans for clarity & ease

TISA urges the FCA to revise its targeted support rules, seeking clearer, more flexible guidelines to ease burdens on firms and prevent consumer confusion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
TISA backs OFSI reforms to boost fairness in sanctions enforcement
FCA

TISA backs OFSI reforms to boost fairness in sanctions enforcement

TISA supports HM Treasury and OFSI's reforms to create a fairer, more consistent sanctions enforcement system, encouraging early settlements and transparency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
TISA backs SMCR reforms to reduce burdens & raise standards
FCA

TISA backs SMCR reforms to reduce burdens & raise standards

The Investing and Saving Alliance supports SMCR reforms designed to ease regulatory burdens and enhance conduct standards in UK financial services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
TISA urges transparency in FCA's proposed FOS reforms & complaints time limit
Transparency

TISA urges transparency in FCA's proposed FOS reforms & complaints time limit

TISA calls for transparency and proper consultation in FCA's proposed reforms to the Financial Ombudsman Service, warning of risks from unchecked regulatory powers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Credas launches Compliance Wallet to streamline property checks
Risk & Compliance

Credas launches Compliance Wallet to streamline property checks

Credas has launched its Compliance Wallet to reduce duplication and speed up property sector compliance checks with 15 million wallets available at launch.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Ecommpay shortlisted for innovation at UK eCommerce Awards
Fintech

Ecommpay shortlisted for innovation at UK eCommerce Awards

Ecommpay is shortlisted in two categories at the UK eCommerce Awards for innovation in its fraud-fighting Graph Analysis tool and Hosted Payment Page solution.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
TISA urges action to boost Targeted Support for more consumers
Legislation

TISA urges action to boost Targeted Support for more consumers

TISA warns current rules limit Targeted Support reach to just a quarter of consumers, urging legal changes to help more vulnerable customers effectively.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

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Financial Conduct Authority stories

Yaspa appoints Renuka Rawlins to lead policy & public affairs
Fintech

Yaspa appoints Renuka Rawlins to lead policy & public affairs

Yaspa appoints Renuka Rawlins, formerly of Revolut, as Head of Policy and Public Affairs to lead regulatory engagement amid expansion in payments and iGaming.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025