Startups are playing in underserved financial service markets and winning
The UK’s fintech startups are not only challenging old financial institutions but are also aiming to improve the lives of people everywhere
UK is exit capital of Europe for startups
New research from Crunchbase, Mind the Bridge and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe shows that while the US has the most exits the UK comes a close second
techUK warns that Brexit “risks seriously damaging” funding for UK startups
A new report warns that losing access to the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund will seriously impair tech ventures’ chances to raise investment
UK SMEs hold off on investment due to market uncertainties
New research from Bibby Financial Services shows how a combination of a lack of clarity around Brexit negotiations and bad debt are holding back UK SMEs
SMEs’ confidence plummets to lowest levels since the Brexit referendum
New research from the FSB reveals rising costs and market uncertainty is driving an eighth of SMEs to consider closing, downsizing or handing on their business
British Business Bank and MSIF launch £15m fund to help SMEs grow
The new North West Business Growth Fund is a part of the Bank’s Help to Grow programme and will support established businesses seeking development capital
Troubled startup Huddle reportedly bought by Turn/River for $89.2m
The American equity firm allegedly acquired the London-based startup for a fraction of its previously estimated $250m value
Will blockchain be the building blocks of a better finance industry?
Can distributed-ledger technology restore confidence in financial services or is the house destined to come crumbling down?
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