Tag: UK

Mastercard announced its takeover of 92.4% of the company last June before the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) raised concerns about the deal. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com

FinTech hubs are popping up in cities around the world, but established players like London and Singapore continue to be the top centres. Read more: www.finextra.com

Britain's financial technology sector has recovered from an initial dip after Britain's vote to leave the European Union, says a UK regulator. Read more: uk.news.yahoo.com

Starling Bank today unveiled its much anticipated Developer Portal and took the next step on its roadmap to building out its Marketplace Platform. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com

Yoyo Wallet and Caffè Nero today launch the coffee brand’s first mobile payment and loyalty app in a bid to take its iconic blue stamp card into the digital age. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com

Digital banking platform Meniga has picked up €7.5m in a round led by Nordic VC Industrifonden. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com

Digital-only bank Monzo just received its full banking license from the United Kingdom. Read more: bankinnovation.net

London-based VC Forward Partner has closed its new early stage fund with £60m. The firm counts peer-to-peer lending platform Zopa among its portfolio. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com

London and Tel Aviv-based venture firm 83North has closed a new fund with $250m. The fund is the firm’s fourth raised in 11 years. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com

FinTech firms are giving consumers what they want – transparency and full access to data. Read more: www.banklesstimes.com