All articles by Andrew Fawthrop

Andrew Fawthrop

What is Earthport? The UK payment service provider being wooed by Visa and Mastercard

When Visa and Mastercard enter a bidding war, we know the subject of their fascination must be going places –…

TrueLayer launches open banking API to boost UK fintech innovation

London fintech TrueLayer has launched a digital payments tool designed to help financial service innovators develop products compatible with UK…

UK bank branch closures: A look at recent trends among the Big Four

Barely a month goes by without a new raft of bank branch closures being announced – with Santander becoming the…

Open banking explained: A simple guide to year one and what lies ahead

Open banking in the UK celebrated its first official birthday this month – and has undoubtedly made its presence felt…

What is MarketInvoice? The fintech helping start-ups boost their cash flow

Speeding up cash flow is one of the biggest challenges for any small business – but online finance platform MarketInvoice…

What impact could a no-deal Brexit have on the future of the UK banking industry?

After UK MPs voted overwhelmingly against Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal in the House of Commons last week, a…

Energy lending policy consultation launched by European Investment Bank

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has launched a public consultation into its future global energy financing strategy, with the aim…

Innovation in online banking: From budgeting apps to mortgage broker disruptors

It’s set to be a busy year for innovation in online banking in the UK, as a growing number of…