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Fintech for Good

How we see fintechs targeting, or adapting to address, ESG issues
24 October 2022

FCA issues final set of rules to improve operational resilience within the UK’s financial sector

The FCA has recently published rules establishing operational resilience as a central regulatory requirement for regulated financial services businesses
20 May 2021

Publication

A UK and European perspective on the regulation of cryptoassets

In this report, we collaborate with our international Preferred Firm Network to provide an overview of how cryptoassets are regulated in the UK and EU
17 March 2020

The FCA's key findings on their recent work on pension transfer advice

Following the FCA’s Policy Statement 18/20 in October 2018, the FCA has provided a round up of its key findings from its ongoing work in this area.
28 December 2018

An introduction to crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is an increasingly popular alternative method of raising finance. But what is crowdfunding? In this article we explain how crowdfunding works, the risks and rewards and the UK regulation.
13 February 2018

Blog

Five fintech predictions for 2018

2018 is set to be another interesting year for the fintech sector. Here are our top five fintech predictions for 2018.
08 February 2018

Blog

Bristol TechFin: demystifying the future of technology and financial services

There is a real need to demystify the tech infrastructural challenges and opportunities. We sum up the buzz from the inaugural Bristol TechFin – where the only constant is change.
16 November 2017

An introduction to Blockchain

Blockchain technology is typically associated with cryptocurrencies but it has far more to offer. This article explores what a blockchain is and looks at potential uses.
16 November 2017

A guide to Open Banking

What is Open Banking and what does it mean for you? A guide on the new Open Banking Standard for fintech firms, banks, small businesses and consumers.
23 October 2017

An introduction to smart contracts

Through blockchain technology, smart contracts are set to revolutionise legal and commercial transactions. We look at how smart contracts work, the benefits and whether we can get rid of lawyers.
11 September 2017

EBA consults on fintech and the future financial services landscape

The EBA’s discussion paper considers how fintech is changing financial services and the opportunities and risks this brings for the industry.
07 September 2017

Consumer credit: FCA consultation targets creditworthiness assessments

The FCA consultation distinguishes between two main areas of risk when assessing consumer credit: credit risk and affordability risk. We look at the proposed changes to creditworthiness assessments.
04 September 2017
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