All articles by Andrew Fawthrop
Andrew Fawthrop
FCA announces overhaul of ‘dysfunctional’ UK overdrafts market
UK overdrafts are set for their “biggest overhaul in a generation” under reforms announced today by the Financial Conduct Authority…
Airwallex international payments platform aims to improve global SME transactions
Having joined the ranks of fintechs to achieve a hallowed billion-dollar valuation, cross border payments specialist Airwallex now hopes to…
Stripe’s digital platform is improving the payments experience for online businesses around the world
Fintech companies come in all shapes and sizes, and Stripe is an example of how the marriage of finance and…
How HSBC fosters information security best practice throughout its global workforce
Falling foul of an online security breach is a scenario no company wants to encounter, but for a bank in…
Training scheme launched to boost leadership skills among up and coming UK fintech bosses
Bosses of some of the UK’s most promising fintech companies will be enrolled in a government-backed leadership development project. The…
Dutch and UK financial regulators agree to ‘strengthen relationship’
The Netherlands’ Authority for the Financial Market (AFM) has teamed up with its UK regulatory counterpart to develop closer ties…
Shining a spotlight on Chime: The fastest-growing mobile banking challenger in the US
While sometimes overshadowed by their European counterparts, mobile banking challengers in the US are steadily making an impact on the…
Best banks for UK students: Four of the top accounts to take to university
Choosing the right current account to manage university finances is an important decision, and can unlock a range of benefits…
Profiling five of Northern Ireland’s leading banks: From Bank of Ireland to Ulster Bank
Like its fellow nations on the UK mainland, Northern Ireland is home to a number of banks that have long…
Why 4 in 5 new hires at UK fintech Bud have no financial services background
Bud is a growing London fintech start-up working to make take advantage of open banking to make the world of…