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Fintech & Ecommerce

Bank of England Finds New Use Cases for DLT in Synchronised Settlement

The Bank of England and the Bank for International Settlements announced the successful completion of a pilot project based on DLT.

News

Al Hilal Bank Partners With BLME to Bring Digital UK Banking to UAE

Al Hilal Bank customers in the UAE now have a quick and simple way to access digital banking services as if they were in the UK

Fintech & Ecommerce

Yonder Secures £62.5 Million in Series A Funding

Startup Yonder, which specializes in issuing Rewards credit cards, has secured equity of 12.5 million pounds and a credit line of 50 million pounds to expand operations.

Finance & Economics

UK Regulators Deliver Roadmap for Future of Open Banking

In the UK, local financial regulators have unveiled plans for the future development of open banking.

Finance & Economics

Bank of England Says Stablecoin Use Need Limits

The Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, John Cunliffe, admitted that, with a high degree of probability, regulators will be forced to introduce restrictive measures regarding the possibility of using stablecoins to perform payment financial operations.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Lloyds Bank Launches PayMe for Instant B2B Payouts

Lloyds Bank has announced the launch of a new service through which businesses can make one-time payments in cases where there is no information about the details of the recipient.

Fintech & Ecommerce

UK FinTechs Seek Government Support After SVB Collapse

In the UK, local startups that operate in the field of fintech express concern that the country is losing its position in the global financial system.

Finance & Economics

HSBC Hires Ex-SVB Bankers to Focus on US Innovation Economy

HSBC currently hires about 40 former employees of the Silicon Valley bank.

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Virgin Money Rolls Out Digital Investment Platform With ESG Focus

The new digital investment platform from Virgin Money provides both amateur and experienced investors with online and mobile access to growing their wealth by investing in companies with good ESG credentials

Fintech & Ecommerce

UK Payments Startup Ryft Wins FCA Licence

Ryft, a UK-based startup that aims to replicate the success of Stripe, has announced that it has received an FCA license.

Society & Lifestyle

NatWest Helps Ukrainian Women Refugees Start Tech Careers

UK bank NatWest has launched a programme to help displaced Ukrainian women start new tech-related careers, in partnership with Code First Girls and the Capital City Partnership

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Curve Brings Wearable Payments to EU With Tappy Tech

The customers of the digital wallet Curve in 31 European countries will enjoy a new level of convenience and flexibility with wearable payments powered by Tappy Technologies

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Bank of England Builds Its CBDC Team

The media reported that the central bank of England has begun to recruit a team of employees who will deal with the digital currency of this financial institution.

Science & Technology

Triodos Bank’s 2035 Emission Reduction Targets Validates as Science-Based

The Initiative to Achieve Science-Based Targets (SBTi) confirmed that Triodos Bank’s intentions to reduce the level of harmful emissions to zero have sufficient arguments to recognize this plan as justified.

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Private Banking Startup Kashet Raises £5.4 Million

Kashet startup, whose offices are located in the UK and Switzerland, came out of hiding after raising £5.4 million in investment funds following the results of an entry-level funding round.

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Lloyds Bank to Move Trade Finance Documentation to Blockchain

Long-term partnership with Enigio will enable Lloyds Bank to digitise its trade finance documentation, delivering faster, more affordable, flexible, sustainable and secure blockchain solutions for its clients