02/04/2026
Fintech founder charged with fraud
Güven founded New York-based Kalder in 2022, pitching the startup as a “fintech-marketing platform” that brands could use to create and monetise customised reward programmes.
Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance
02/03/2026
UK’s 2026 Fiscal Pivot: A Strategic Guide to Tax Reforms for Fintech
2026 marks a decisive shift for the UK’s financial landscape. From the reclassification of carried interest as trading profits to the end of manual record-keeping with Making Tax Digital, we break down the critical updates fintech leaders and invest
02/02/2026
Texas to London to Brussels: How Divergent Sustainability Rules Impact Fintech
In the US, UK and EU the divergence in approach to regulation are making for a complex array of reporting requirements for not only AI providers but also the fintech firms that are looking to leverage their capabilities.
02/02/2026
Nubank advances US launch with OCC approval
Nubank is now in the "bank organisation phase" after first filing for a US national bank charter last September, and plans to open a regional bank within the next 18 months.
01/30/2026
Central Bank Pilots Face-and-Palm Biometric Payments, Extending UAE’s Seamless-Travel Ecosystem
Industry insiders predict the system will integrate with Emirates ID by year-end, creating a single digital identity for both border crossing and commerce.
01/29/2026
As UAE central bank trials palm payments, Amazon ditches the tech
The central bank is working with vendors PopID and Network International through its sandbox programme on a proof-of-concept of the biometrics-based payments.
01/29/2026
Emirates NBD Capital Secures Category I Merchant Banking License in India
The approval allows the firm to provide full capital markets services and expand its presence in India’s growing investment banking sector
01/27/2026
Malaysia tests bank readiness for MyDigital ID rollout
The update was disclosed by the Ministry of Finance in a written parliamentary response, with local news agency Bernama reporting on the progress of the initiative.
01/26/2026
Nedbank issues urgent scam alert over AI-generated investment fraud
Nedbank has confirmed that the content is a scam and is not linked to the bank or any of its legitimate products.
01/26/2026
FCA seeks feedback on further rules for cryptoasset firms
These proposals continue our progress towards an open, sustainable and competitive crypto market that people can trust.
01/23/2026
States Assembly approves Cyber Security Law
The main effect of the Law will be on organisations that are classed as OES in a range of sectors
01/21/2026
PayPal introduces free DIY tax filing
With this partnership, PayPal keeps financial management in one convenient destination while expanding the suite of financial tools that help customers get more out of their money.
01/20/2026
UK Small Businesses Invest Nearly £5bn a Year in Tax and Accounting Software as Monzo Launches Free HMRC-Recognised Tool, Powered by Sage
The new MTD rules will require sole traders and landlords to use approved digital systems to submit quarterly income and expenses updates.
01/19/2026
Monzo launches free tax tool ahead of new rules
The Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax rules will require sole traders and landlords to use approved digital systems to submit quarterly income and expenses updates.
01/19/2026
FTC asks court to hold payment processor Cliq in contempt
The commission has asked the court to impose at least $52.9 million in compensatory relief for consumers, modify the 2015 order to permanently ban Phillips and Blaugrund from the payment processing business
01/16/2026
Razorpay secures RBI approval for cross-border payments
The approval enables Razorpay to expand its regulated role in facilitating cross-border transactions for Indian merchants as well as overseas businesses operating in the country.
01/13/2026
Metro Bank modernises AML operations with SymphonyAI
The bank faced mounting challenges linked to its legacy platform, which had become difficult to enhance without significant cost and internal effort.
01/13/2026
Why technology-enabled banking Is a multiplier for Nigeria’s 2036 goal, by Henry Obiekea
Technology-enabled banking is playing a critical role in this transition.
01/12/2026
Google Introduces New Protocol to Standardise Agentic Shopping
The new standard aims to connect retailers, AI systems and payment providers under a shared technical language.
01/08/2026
Dutch neobank Bunq files for US de novo banking licence
Bunq is aiming to expand its US footprint and build upon its broker-dealer licence secured from FINRA in October 2025.