Tag: Rishi Sunak
UK fintech is at a ‘pivotal moment’ if it’s to retain...
The much-anticipated independent review of the UK’s fintech sector, led by former Worldpay chief Ron Kalifa underlined that the sector is at a crucial...
HM Treasury joins international ‘Green Finance’ platform
HM Treasury has announced that the UK has become a founding member of the ‘The International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF)’ – promoting the...
Treasury mulls temporary ‘digital sales’ tax charge
UK digital and tech businesses have been rocked by the news that the HM Treasury is examining a ‘temporary tax charge’ on companies that...
2020 in review – New trends take hold
As the pandemic took hold of the nation’s economy, the payment industry was forced to adapt, with the contactless limit being widely increased.
Barclaycard confirmed...
Stablecoin at the heart of Rishi Sunak’s post-brexit finance focus
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has hailed the commencing of ‘a new chapter’ for the UK’s financial sector following Brexit.
Describing it as one of the UK’s...
BGC pleads with UK Government to reassess ‘outdated’ transaction legislation
Some of the most highly renowned London casinos have pleaded with The UK Government to amend section 81 of the Gambling Act, which they...
Treasury tracks 1.2 million UK businesses accessing emergency lending schemes
The HM Treasury has published a summary of the take-up of its ‘Bounce Back Loan’ (BBLS) and ‘Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan’ (CBILS) schemes, helping...
Iwoca CEO calls for Fintech and Banks to collaborate on CBILS...
Iwoca, the alternative business loan platform for SMEs, has raised £100 million to directly fund UK businesses applying for the 'Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan...
UK Government continues commitment to fintech with strategic review
Further affirming its focus on the sustainability and growth of the fintech sector, the UK government has announced The independent Fintech Strategic Review, which...
‘The Future Fund’ looks to ease turbulence of UK start-ups...
In a bid to help start-ups navigate through a tough economic period during COVID-19, the UK government has opened applications for its £250m co-investment...
