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FCA Head Nikhil Rathi Says AI Has Benefits and Risks for Financial Inclusion
FCA Head Nikhil Rathi Says AI Has Benefits and Risks for Financial Inclusion
September 19, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

The hyper-personalization of insurance enabled by artificial intelligence could benefit some customers but render others “uninsurable,” Nikhil Rathi, CEO of the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct...

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UK’s FCA Cautions Banks About Lowering Savings Rates Too Quickly
UK’s FCA Cautions Banks About Lowering Savings Rates Too Quickly
September 18, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

At a time when the market expects interest rates to continue dropping, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is cautioning banks and building societies...

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October ‘Tip Act’ Deadline Could Send UK Businesses Rushing to Embrace Digital Payments
October ‘Tip Act’ Deadline Could Send UK Businesses Rushing to Embrace Digital Payments
September 17, 2024  |  Regulation

The payments landscape can be — and frequently is — shaped by both innovations and regulations. And with the news that businesses in the United...

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As Bank Branches Shutter, UK Regulators Push New Cash ‘Access’ Rules
As Bank Branches Shutter, UK Regulators Push New Cash ‘Access’ Rules
September 16, 2024  |  Cash

Cash may not be king in the digital age, but the dollars and the coins are still essential. Regulators and central banks, through new laws...

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UK’s Smaller Banks Could Benefit From New Capital Rules
UK’s Smaller Banks Could Benefit From New Capital Rules
September 12, 2024  |  Banking

New capital requirements could help Great Britain’s smaller lenders compete in the country’s mortgage market. That’s according to a report published by Reuters on Thursday...

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Revolut Sees Jump in Scam Complaints as APP Fraud Grows
Revolut Sees Jump in Scam Complaints as APP Fraud Grows
September 11, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Revolut enjoys the distinction of being the most valuable FinTech in Europe. But as a report Wednesday (Sept. 11) by Bloomberg News points out, the company has...

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Unregistered Crypto ATMs Lead to Landmark UK Prosecution 
Unregistered Crypto ATMs Lead to Landmark UK Prosecution 
September 10, 2024  |  Legal

A British regulator has charged a London man for operating several unlicensed crypto ATMs. Olumide Osunkoya, 45, has been charged with a running series of...

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Lloyds Calls for Swift End to British Car Loan Investigation
Lloyds Calls for Swift End to British Car Loan Investigation
September 09, 2024  |  Regulation

A U.K. banking executive says the country needs to resolve its unfair auto-lending practice investigation. Great Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said in July that...

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HSBC Reportedly Considers Commercial-Investment Bank Merger
HSBC Reportedly Considers Commercial-Investment Bank Merger
September 09, 2024  |  Banking

Banking giant HSBC is reportedly considering a merger of its commercial and investment bank operations. The plan is part of new CEO Georges Elhedery’s effort...

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