The Ultimate Guide to Fintech
A curated UK edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Fintech.
What to know about Fintech
Fintech, short for financial technology, represents a dynamic sector where innovation meets finance to revolutionize how individuals and businesses manage money. This tag aggregates stories that cover the broad spectrum of fintech developments ranging from payment solutions and banking technology to AI-driven financial services and cybersecurity.
Readers exploring this tag will find insights on groundbreaking startups expanding across regions, significant funding rounds propelling growth, the rise of embedded finance, and the ongoing challenges of regulatory compliance and cybersecurity in financial services. The stories also spotlight the evolving influence of women leaders and inclusivity efforts within the fintech landscape.
Whether it's about the latest in digital payments, collaboration between traditional banks and fintech firms, advances in AI for financial operations, or regional fintech ecosystems gaining momentum, this collection offers valuable knowledge for anyone interested in the current and future impact of technology on finance.
UK Fintech News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Ecommpay backs ICAEW campaign for small businesses
The deal gives accountants advising smaller firms fresh guidance on online payments, banking and cash flow as merchants seek quicker, simpler set-ups.
Why trust should be the number one priority for AI customer experience
Fewer than half of people globally trust AI, putting customer adoption and revenue at risk unless firms explain how systems make decisions.
Innoscripta launches UK R&D claims software with new hire
HMRC's tougher evidence checks are prompting firms to overhaul R&D tax claims, as Innoscripta enters the UK with Clusterix and a local sales head.
Data Energy adopts recurring Pay by Bank for billing
The switch should cut missed payments and manual billing work for heat network customers, while reducing service interruptions from failed top-ups.
AI adoption boosts UK accountants' profits, Xero says
Firms embedding AI in daily workflows are saving hours each week and posting more than double the profit margins of rivals, Xero says.
Ecommpay shortlisted in seven Payments Awards categories
Recognition across online payments, fraud prevention and AI could boost Ecommpay's standing as merchants seek broader reach and stronger controls.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Fintech
The next $100 billion enterprise software company won't sell software, it'll sell decisions
Global fintech market set to hit USD $1.5tn by 2034
Gartner warns CFOs on AI spend split over priorities
Kore.ai & Atos UK&I launch sovereign AI for UK firms
Gartner sees finance talent shift towards digital skills
Expert Columns
From routing to revenue: Why payment orchestration has become a boardroom issue
Why trust should be the number one priority for AI customer experience
Why data architecture decides the efficiency of the cash cycle
Southeast Asia's payment rails leave US merchants behind
Beyond capital: How Scotland is shaping the future of fintech
The true cost of an empty executive seat in fintech
Global payments got faster. The last mile didn't
Why Southeast Asia is becoming a global fintech growth hub
Fintech’s next edge is teams with wider perspectives
UK Fraud liability in 2026: The hidden cost of synthetic identity fraud
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Exclusive: G+D's Sofiane Chouane on the future of European fintech
Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Recent Fintech News
EU AI Act transparency rules take effect for firms
Firms face new disclosure duties as Brussels starts policing when users are interacting with AI and how generated content is labelled.
FreeAgent partners Equali on eCommerce reconciliation
Online sellers using multiple marketplaces could cut manual work as FreeAgent links its accounts to Equali for automated reconciliation.
Conferma launches hotel virtual card performance index
Travel managers can now compare hotel payment reliability after Conferma introduced a monthly scorecard based on actual virtual card transactions.
Beyond capital: How Scotland is shaping the future of fintech
Private backing and public funding are helping Scottish fintech firms scale AI tools, with Aveni's GBP £12 million round and FRIL's GBP £3.18 million boost.
AutoRek buys Grath to expand AI reconciliation tools
The deal gives financial firms more deployment options as demand grows for AI-led reconciliation without sacrificing auditability or regulatory control.
Finance leaders need AI skills as governance tightens
Employers are competing for finance chiefs who can judge AI risks and explain data models, as only a small pool can lead implementations.
Lloyds completes live tokenised deposit tests in Agorá
Live tests suggest tokenised deposits could trim steps and settlement risk in cross-border wholesale payments across four currencies.
UK finance brands lag in paid social ad creativity
Paid social costs are rising as UK finance marketers struggle to produce enough creative for platforms that now reward constant ad testing.
Sapiens names Paul Wheeler Chief Executive Officer
The insurance software group is pushing ahead with its AI reshaping as Paul Wheeler takes over as Chief Executive Officer from Mike Ettling.
Ecommpay goes live on PayControl orchestration platform
Merchants gain a new acquiring route and broader regional coverage through a single integration, reducing technical complexity.
GoCardless partners with anvil on telecoms billing
Telecoms and MSPs could cut billing admin as the integration links contract signing, Direct Debit approval and collections in one platform.
Simba Sleep lifts approvals with Snap Finance deal
More shoppers are completing mattress purchases after a second lender approved 17% of Simba's first-line declines, lifting order values by 50%.
London to take majority of UK finance hiring in 2026
Vacancies in the capital are forecast to rise 17% next year, lifting London to 52% of UK finance recruitment as hiring narrows.
Dext extends payments to UK QuickBooks Online users
The move gives UK accountants and small businesses a single workflow for supplier, expense and payroll payments as late invoices strain cash flow.
UK Open Banking passes billion payments & 100bn API calls
Higher reliance on account-to-account payments is pushing monthly API traffic to a record 2.81 billion calls, while uptime stays high.
Iwoca secures GBP £250 million facility for SME lending
A surge in small-business borrowing has prompted Iwoca to expand lending capacity, after UK SME lending rose 60% in 2025.
Huel cuts month-end close by two days after overhaul
Finance staff at Huel now close the books two working days faster after automating reconciliations and workflows, with no extra headcount.
Hyperlayer names first Head of AI as banks push AI
Banks are moving AI into live, regulated systems, putting pressure on software vendors to prove every instruction is authorised and auditable.
Paylink appoints new Senior Leaders as business evolves platform
The Grantham-based affordability technology provider is expanding beyond its Embark platform as it targets more clients and stronger customer support.
Brickflow sees £520 million in offers as searches fall
Borrower demand weakened quarter on quarter, yet lenders still pledged more than GBP £520 million across specialist property finance.
Job Moves
Sapiens names Paul Wheeler Chief Executive Officer
Hyperlayer names first Head of AI as banks push AI
Paylink appoints new Senior Leaders as business evolves platform
eCapital UK names Mike Harrison South Regional Chief
IRIS names first Chief Data & AI Officer Surya Sagi
Gresham names Spiros Giannaros as Chief Executive Officer
Multiverse opens Edinburgh hub with ex-Amazon AI chief
Cloudsmith names finance & legal chiefs after funding
Tes appoints Ali Nazarboland as Engineering Vice President
