Fintech is changing the face of payments, business finance and currency exchange, with UK startups leading the way. Here you'll find the biggest news from Britain's burgeoning fintech sector, including updates on all of the latest apps and innovations
FSB Launches Business Funding Platform
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The Federation of Small Businesses has launched the FSB Funding Platform, which gives its members free access to more than 100 business lenders
British Fintech in Buoyant Mood Despite Brexit
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Brexit won't impact the UK's position as a world-leading fintech hub. That was the resounding message from The Telegraph Future of Fintech conference
Association of Alternative Business Finance Launched
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A group of alternative SME lenders has come together to launch the Association of Alternative Business Finance, which aims to promote industry best practice
Bank Referral Scheme Launched
— Read More — Bank Referral Scheme LaunchedThe government's bank referral scheme obliges nine major UK banks to refer small businesses to alternative lenders when they are rejected for finance
‘Nothing has Changed’ for Fintech Following Brexit
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Alternative finance leaders say it’s been business as usual following the EU referendum, but express concern about recruitment for UK fintech startups
Octopus Investments Launches Fintech Accelerator
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Investment company Octopus Investments has launched an accelerator scheme for fintech startups as part of Octopus Labs, its new fintech business unit
Government Report Outlines Future of UK Fintech
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New government report, Stepping Forward, examines the heady growth of the fintech sector and reveals how the UK can become the fintech capital of the world
P2P and Crowdfunding Worth £3bn
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Alternative finance market value rose by 84% between 2014/15, with equity crowdfunding reveals latest study by Nesta and Cambridge University
Altfi Lending to SME Increases 75% Over 1 Year
— Read More — Altfi Lending to SME Increases 75% Over 1 YearAltfi Lending to SME Increases 75% Over 1 Year
Small business lending from alternative lenders and banks increases significantly, but issues still need to be tackled, says British Business Bank report
Fintech Firm Tops Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50
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Financial technology firms rank highly in 2015 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 – WorldRemit wins top award.
Santander Seek Out 'Big Ideas'
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Santander's Big Idea Competition is looking for bright, young minds who can solve tech issues in finance industry.
Seedrs Takes Equity Crowdfunding to US
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Seedrs is about to launch equity crowdfunding in the USA following a change in law allowing American investors to back companies they believe in.
Santander Launches Fintech Startup Challenge
— Read More — Santander Launches Fintech Startup ChallengeSantander Launches Fintech Startup Challenge
Santander InnoVentures has announced a new worldwide DL Challenge for startups using distributed ledger technologies in a bid to fuel innovation in fintech
Cash-In Unwanted Holiday Coins at New Kiosk
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Fed up with amassing foreign coins from trips abroad? We reveal how UK fintech Fourex is revolutionising currency exchange with a simple yet genius idea
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