Financial Conduct Authority stories
Custodia warns of AI record-keeping risk in finance
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Custodia says financial firms must widen record-keeping to cover collaboration tools, messaging apps and AI-generated content as regulators step up scrutiny.
AIFO launches UK trading platform amid retail boom
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AIFO launches UK trading education platform as retail investing surges, targeting part-time traders with capital access, risk rules and Academy training.
Ecommpay auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child
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Ecommpay's staff auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child, setting a company bidding record to support children's education.
How insurance providers are making their customer data AI ready
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Insurers race to clean and connect sprawling customer records into a single AI‑ready view, paving the way for hyper‑personalised cover.
REGnosys flags 2026 regtech surge as London faces rivals
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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REGnosys warns of a fresh 2026 regtech wave as global rule rewrites loom and London fights to defend its fintech edge from rising rivals.
Fraud expert warns FCA Firm Checker will not stop scams
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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A leading fraud expert says the FCA's new Firm Checker will boost transparency but leave sophisticated social engineering scams largely untouched.
Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Ecommpay secures full Digital Accessibility Centre approval as its redesigned website and product pages meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
Ebury launches app to simplify global payments & FX for SMEs
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Ebury launches a mobile app enabling SMEs to manage international payments and FX on the go, offering real-time rates for over 130 currencies.
Instagram posts fuel surge in money mule recruitment schemes
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Nearly 24% of Instagram posts tagged as 'quick-money' offers are linked to money mule recruitment, posing major challenges for law enforcement and platforms.
Ecommpay wins two Retail Systems Awards for payment innovation
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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Ecommpay won Payments Innovation and Fraud Prevention of the Year at the Retail Systems Awards 2025 for pioneering eCommerce payout and fraud detection solutions.
Ecommpay launches free pack to boost eCommerce accessibility
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Ecommpay has launched a free Accessibility Pack to help eCommerce merchants improve website accessibility and boost inclusivity in online shopping.
Ecommpay shortlisted for best eCommerce payment solution award
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Ecommpay has been shortlisted for the Best eCommerce Payment Solution at the 2025 eCommerce Awards, highlighting its innovative payment journey improvements.
Ecommpay grows processing volume 25% with new payment options
Tue, 27th May 2025
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Ecommpay's processing volume surged by 25% in 2024, driven by new payment options, commercial partnerships, and enhanced acceptance rates.
Ecommpay shortlisted for three categories at PayTech Awards 2025
Mon, 19th May 2025
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Ecommpay has been shortlisted for three awards at the PayTech Awards 2025, recognising innovation in payments, anti-fraud, and diversity leadership.
Banked acquires VibePay to drive global Pay by Bank use
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Banked has acquired UK app VibePay to boost Pay by Bank with new incentives, expanding presence in UK, US, Australia, and accelerating global adoption.
Guavapay marks 71% revenue growth in financial year 2024
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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London-based Guavapay has reported a remarkable 71% growth in annual revenue for 2024, driven by a larger customer base and staff expansion.
Cash Chasm report reveals drawbacks of manual cash management
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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automation
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risk management
PayComplete's Cash Chasm report highlights challenges in cash handling, with 41% of businesses reliant on manual processes and risking losses.
Vivup & Perkbox announce merger to boost UK employee benefits sector
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Health and wellbeing providers Vivup and Perkbox reveal a merger backed by Great Hill Partners, striving for an all-in-one solution for UK employee benefits and wellbeing.
SecAlliance appoints new Director of Intelligence
Wed, 25th Jan 2023
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Mick Reynolds, former Head of Cyber Intelligence and Security Testing at Direct Line Group, joins SecAlliance as Director of Intelligence.
Forrester reports on how digital technology is changing how we bank
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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Digital banking is transforming the industry as new customers join, contactless payments surge, and challenger banks rise, says Forrester.