Concerns Over Financial Inclusion Gap in Rural Areas Amid More Bank Closures
Lloyds Banking Group is shutting down its mobile van banking service this year and closing 123 branches, sparking concern over reduced access to essential financial...
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Spotlight feature story looking at the key trends and news within a given region
Industry Divided on Trump CBDC Views and the Impact Stopping Development Would Have on US Crypto Hub
Looking to run for President once again, Donald Trump has made his views on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) very clear: he will not allow...
Destination Vietnam: UK Fintechs Invited to Explore Southeast Asian Markets
Vietnam, a nation known for its rich culture and rapid development, has emerged as an enticing hotspot for fintech innovation. With a youthful population, increasing...
CVC Investment: The First Cog Needed to Create a Financially Inclusive Cycle in LatAm
Latin America (LatAm) has established itself as one of the best regions when it comes to fintech innovation, with many other countries and regions looking...
The Biggest AI Trends for 2024 With IBM, ComplyAdvantage, Airwallex, Protiviti, Vertice and Moneyhub
by Tom Bleach
The world of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI, exploded in 2023 – following the hype and interest in OpenAI‘s ChatGPT. But as we foray...
Industry Reacts as PSR Finalises its Authorised APP Fraud Reimbursement Scheme
UK fintechs are concerned that the Payments Systems Regulator’s (PSR) decision to introduce a new fraud refund mechanism may disproportionately protect the wealthiest individuals and...
What Edinburgh Reforms? UK Fintech Startups Call for ‘Overdue’ Consumer Credit Action
One year after the Edinburgh Reforms – described in December 2022 as one of the biggest overhauls of financial regulation for more than three decades...
AI’ll be Back: The Impact AI Figurehead, Sam Altman, Return as OpenAI CEO Will Have on Fintech
After a tumultuous time for OpenAI, you would be forgiven for not knowing who is at the helm of one the most notable names in...
Autumn Statement 2023: Industry Reaction to Hunt’s Announcements
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled his Autumn Statement, outlining the key financial decisions for the UK aimed at bolstering economic strength and resilience. In this...
Bridging the Gap: Manchester’s FinTech North Conference Tackles Financial Inclusion Challenges
The fintech industry was challenged to harness the potential of financial technology to drive financial inclusion and alleviate poverty at this week’s FinTech North conference...