All articles by Andrew Fawthrop
Andrew Fawthrop
UK tech investment one of the world’s best, with fintechs leading the way
At a time when the resilience and sustainability of UK business is increasingly being scrutinised, the tech industry is an…
Compelo Banking Fintech Watch: Latest fintech investments in April 2019
The Compelo Banking Fintech Watch series continues, taking a look back at some of the most significant fintech investment of…
PSD2 and open banking progress ‘too early to judge’ after 16 months
It’s been 15 months since open banking was launched in the UK as a co-ordinated regulatory response to the PSD2…
UK Treasury Committee report raises concerns over financial inclusion for vulnerable consumers
UK banks need to do more to promote financial inclusion across the country and ensure vulnerable sections of society have…
Biggest banks in South Africa: Profiling five of the top lenders by assets
With the second biggest economy on the African continent after Nigeria, and a population of more than 56 million people,…
Checkout.com pockets $230m in Europe’s biggest early-stage fintech fundraise
Online payments specialist Checkout.com has raised $230m (£176m) in what is Europe’s largest-ever Series A investment round for a fintech.…
UK government scheme will protect cash availability ‘for years to come’
The UK government will introduce measures to safeguard access to notes and coins “for years to come”, amid concerns that…
FinTech Alliance to strengthen competitiveness of UK sector on global stage
The FinTech Alliance, a government-backed initiative to unite the diverse aspects of the UK fintech “powerhouse”, was announced today. The…
Bank of England’s fintech hub a top priority for 2019, says senior banker
Fintech is a top “strategic priority” for the Bank of England in 2019 as it aims to control the risks…
Mark Carney says ‘new’ Bank of England is adapting to digital technology
The Bank of England is taking steps to adapt to the demands of a technology-driven “new finance” and the Fourth…