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Ecommpay shortlisted for best eCommerce payment solution award
Fintech

Ecommpay shortlisted for best eCommerce payment solution award

Ecommpay has been shortlisted for the Best eCommerce Payment Solution at the 2025 eCommerce Awards, highlighting its innovative payment journey improvements.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Ecommpay grows processing volume 25% with new payment options
Fintech

Ecommpay grows processing volume 25% with new payment options

Ecommpay's processing volume surged by 25% in 2024, driven by new payment options, commercial partnerships, and enhanced acceptance rates.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
UK motor insurance switching rises as premiums stabilise
Insurance

UK motor insurance switching rises as premiums stabilise

More UK motorists shopped around for insurance in H2 2024, with 25% switching providers, up from 20% in 2023 amid rising price competitiveness.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Ecommpay shortlisted for three categories at PayTech Awards 2025
Fintech

Ecommpay shortlisted for three categories at PayTech Awards 2025

Ecommpay has been shortlisted for three awards at the PayTech Awards 2025, recognising innovation in payments, anti-fraud, and diversity leadership.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Banked acquires VibePay to drive global Pay by Bank use
Crypto

Banked acquires VibePay to drive global Pay by Bank use

Banked has acquired UK app VibePay to boost Pay by Bank with new incentives, expanding presence in UK, US, Australia, and accelerating global adoption.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

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NTT DATA unveils digital claims platform for UK auto lenders
Digital Transformation

NTT DATA unveils digital claims platform for UK auto lenders

NTT DATA launches a digital claims platform to help UK banks and auto lenders manage redress claims amid growing scrutiny over motor finance deals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Webull UK & Upvest enable GBP £1 trading in local stocks & ETFs
Fintech

Webull UK & Upvest enable GBP £1 trading in local stocks & ETFs

Webull UK partners with Upvest to offer UK stocks and ETFs trading from GBP £1 via fractional shares, expanding local market access for investors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Blueberry Life seeks backing for AI-driven longevity insurance
Artificial Intelligence

Blueberry Life seeks backing for AI-driven longevity insurance

Blueberry Life launches crowdfunding to back AI-driven longevity insurance, aiming to aid those with chronic illnesses in the UK and beyond live healthier, longer lives.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Griffin unveils MCP Server to boost AI agents in banking
Fintech

Griffin unveils MCP Server to boost AI agents in banking

Griffin has launched its MCP Server, enabling AI agents to open accounts, make payments and analyse transactions within banking systems securely.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Calls for review as TISA urges FCA to simplify disclosures
Financial Literacy

Calls for review as TISA urges FCA to simplify disclosures

TISA urges the FCA to simplify consumer disclosures for investments, calling current rules confusing and advocating clearer, unified information.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
TransferGo unveils GBP wallets & savings for UK businesses
Fintech

TransferGo unveils GBP wallets & savings for UK businesses

TransferGo teams up with Griffin to launch multi-currency business accounts in the UK, offering GBP wallets, savings, and same-day transfers for firms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Skillcast launches Aida to boost confidential AI compliance
Data Privacy

Skillcast launches Aida to boost confidential AI compliance

Skillcast has launched Aida, an AI assistant offering confidential, real-time compliance training to meet rising UK concerns over AI regulation readiness.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Payment Assist & eDynamix partner for unified dealer payments
Digital Transformation

Payment Assist & eDynamix partner for unified dealer payments

Payment Assist UK and eDynamix partner to offer UK car dealerships integrated payment options via exstoPay, unifying cards, Open Banking, and BNPL services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Ecommpay named finalist in two categories at London FinTech awards
Unified Communications

Ecommpay named finalist in two categories at London FinTech awards

Ecommpay has been shortlisted in two categories at the FinTech Awards London, recognising its innovation and collaboration with The Money Platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Haboo partners with Griffin to launch flexible repay wallet
Fintech

Haboo partners with Griffin to launch flexible repay wallet

Haboo money partners with Griffin to launch a save-as-you-repay wallet, enhancing borrower flexibility and boosting loan repayment support in the UK.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
HiQi & Ecommpay boost app payments in Portugal & Spain
Fintech

HiQi & Ecommpay boost app payments in Portugal & Spain

HiQi partners with Ecommpay to enhance app payments in Portugal and Spain, enabling faster, compliant top-ups with diverse payment options.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Ecommpay shortlisted for 2025 ICA Compliance Award
Payment Technologies

Ecommpay shortlisted for 2025 ICA Compliance Award

Ecommpay has been named a finalist in the ICA Compliance Awards Europe 2025 for its innovative Risk Control Management System developed with Cable.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
UK regulators explore AI integration for data efficiencies
Artificial Intelligence

UK regulators explore AI integration for data efficiencies

Senior UK regulators recently gathered to explore the potential of artificial intelligence in enhancing operational efficiencies across financial sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025