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What protection insurance covers, and where UK policies differ
The FCA has launched cross-sector work after finding most UK adults have no life insurance, critical illness cover or income protection. Here is what each product actually covers, and what regulation does not guarantee.
BlackRock brings tokenised money market fund shares to UK
BlackRock has launched Ethereum-based tokenised share classes, including four sterling classes, giving eligible investors on-chain access to existing Irish money market funds available in the UK.
Revolut faces $3m ransom claim after fake government request
A group calling itself iamnotavillain has publicly demanded $3m after Revolut disclosed data on about 680 customers following fraudulent requests from a genuine Italian government email address. Revolut says funds and systems were unaffected and it received no direct demand.
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View all- 01 / Crypto, Stablecoins & Tokenisation
Bottomline's Chainlink deal and the messaging-settlement gap
Bottomline's Global Pay Connect promises bank access to blockchain networks through Chainlink. The evidence covers connectivity, not settlement, and UK treatment depends on the asset and activity involved.
- 02 / AI & Finance
Ant International's AI suite raises UK oversight questions
Ant International says it has launched nearly 100 AI tools for payments and treasury. Its adoption and performance figures are company-reported, and UK availability through its FCA-authorised WorldFirst entity is unconfirmed.
- 03 / Fintech for Business
Unity Trust Bank deposits top £2bn as pre-tax profit falls
Unity Trust Bank's customer deposits passed £2bn and new lending rose 7% to £155.7m in the first half of 2026, but pre-tax profit fell to £22.8m from £28.6m, with no public breakdown of the cause.
- 04 / Lending
JammJar adds AI document checks for UK mortgage advisers
JammJar's updated platform turns client calls and bank statements into proposed case-file entries; the company says advisers review each change, though its own materials conflict on whether approval is required in every workflow.
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Revolut weighs joint London and Nasdaq stock market listing
Revolut chief executive Nik Storonsky has said the company is considering listing in both London and New York, while still favouring the US. No IPO decision, timetable or terms have been announced.
Quartz's AI finance app and the line with regulated advice
Quartz has launched a UK app that pairs account aggregation with an AI assistant, Charlie, after a £2.75m raise. Its FCA registration covers account information, not investment advice.
UK Payments Delivery Company opens equity raise for new rails
The UK Payments Delivery Company has opened an equity raise for next-generation retail payments infrastructure. About £50m is reported, but the official notice gives no amount, and key governance terms are undisclosed.