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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
Yaspa raises USD $12 million for US expansion & Atlanta launch
Fintech

Yaspa raises USD $12 million for US expansion & Atlanta launch

London fintech Yaspa raises USD $12 million led by Discerning Capital to expand into the US with a new base in Atlanta, targeting regulated gambling payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Chris Lowe joins Yaspa as Chief Financial Officer for expansion
Fintech

Chris Lowe joins Yaspa as Chief Financial Officer for expansion

Chris Lowe joins Yaspa as full-time CFO to lead financial strategy during expansion into new markets and sectors across Europe.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Ecommpay wins two Retail Systems Awards for payment innovation
Fintech

Ecommpay wins two Retail Systems Awards for payment innovation

Ecommpay won Payments Innovation and Fraud Prevention of the Year at the Retail Systems Awards 2025 for pioneering eCommerce payout and fraud detection solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

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Outdated IT & regulation slow UK banks' drive for AI adoption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Outdated IT & regulation slow UK banks' drive for AI adoption

UK banks face slow AI adoption due to outdated IT, data challenges, and regulatory uncertainty despite optimism about AI's future impact on finance.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
FCA pension transfer review urges balance between speed & safety
Government

FCA pension transfer review urges balance between speed & safety

The FCA's review highlights progress and challenges in UK pension transfers, urging balance between speed, efficiency and consumer protection from scams.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
UK finance staff embrace AI but fear lack of training
Risk & Compliance

UK finance staff embrace AI but fear lack of training

UK finance staff widely use AI tools but worry about inadequate training, data security, and lack of regulatory oversight in their organisations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Jun 2025
Ecommpay wins award for innovative secure payouts solution
Crypto

Ecommpay wins award for innovative secure payouts solution

Ecommpay has won the Best Consumer Payments System at the PayTech Awards for its innovative payout solution enhancing secure payments to cards and wallets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025