Tag: UK Finance

Manual verification gap fuels UK scam crisis

New data from SmartSearch has revealed that more than half of identity verification checks are still carried out manually, even as the Financial Ombudsman...

CDA and Cifas warn of rise in impersonation scams

UK businesses, charities, and high-value account holders are being urged to stay alert following a surge in impersonation scams where criminals pose as bank...

FCA consults on flexible limits for contactless payments

The FCA has opened a consultation on proposals that could see card providers given greater flexibility over contactless payment limits. The move could pave the...

FCA permissions reveal sharp decline in consumer credit

The UK financial services sector has seen a sharp contraction in its workforce, according to new analysis of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) permissions data....

Fighting APP fraud: Secure onboarding to AI tools

Payment fraud continues to rise in 2025, with platforms like Cash App under scrutiny after its parent company, Block, agreed to pay up to...

ComplyControl joins UK Finance to reshape compliance

ComplyControl, an emerging force in AI-powered compliance technology, has been named an Associate Member of UK Finance, strengthening its commitment to supporting the UK...

UK finance workers embrace AI but fear compliance gaps

A new survey from Smarsh has found that while AI tools are rapidly being adopted in UK financial services, many employees remain concerned about oversight and compliance.

Surge in card fraud drives record scams in 2024 as APP...

Britain recorded a sharp increase in financial fraud cases in 2024, with a record 3.31 million incidents reported, a 12% rise from the previous...

PensionBee partners with ClearScore to simplify pension management

PensionBee, a leading provider in the consumer retirement market, has announced a new partnership with ClearScore, a financial marketplace focused on improving users’ financial wellbeing.

Capital on Tap lands £750m in new funding to expand SME...

Capital on Tap has secured two major funding facilities worth £750m to support its expansion and further enhance financial services for small businesses across the UK and US.

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