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FitBit Pay: a UK first from Starling Bank

Starling Bank's new FitBit Pay option lets you pay for items with your watch. 

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Why British businesses are hesitating to take on new funding: RESEARCH

Business owners remaining cautious with regards to business funding, which could restricting their ability to grow.

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Is EU funding for British SMEs drying up?

A botched withdrawal from the European Investment Fund and European Investment Bank can damage the growth of UK SMEs, say experts.

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The FCA’s review of the consumer credit industry 2017

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently completed its review of the high-cost consumer credit industry and is pleased with its current status.

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What can banks learn from airlines?

For years, financial institutions have looked to the airline industry as a model for individualising products and pricing to the needs of the customer – with a strong emphasis on cross selling. But with United Airlines making headlines, Zafin's Nancy Langer explains what banks can learn and do differently.

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20 fintechs make the cut for £5m open banking prize fund

Nesta's Open Up Challenge, a £5 million prize fund, announces 20 top fintechs. The challenge aims to inspire the creation of next-generation services, apps and tools designed for the UK’s five million small businesses.

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Open banking: six month countdown to an industry revolution

We look at how fintech firms and banks can prepare for when open banking comes into effect in six months, from open APIs to nipping cyber security issues in the bud.

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Open up: What open banking is going to mean for businesses

With Open Banking coming into effect in January 2018, Chris Gorst of Nesta talks us through what the change will mean for businesses alongside the Open Up Challenge.

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Open banking: six month countdown to an industry revolution

We look at how fintech firms and banks can prepare for when open banking comes into effect in six months, from open APIs to nipping cyber security issues in the bud.

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Open up: What open banking is going to mean for businesses

With Open Banking coming into effect in January 2018, Chris Gorst of Nesta talks us through what the change will mean for businesses alongside the Open Up Challenge.

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Is it difficult to find a loan to help grow your business?

Many businesses find it difficult to secure business loans, but what is the reason for this? Is it down to access or is it down to a fear of funding?

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Why the future is digital with a human touch

Technology is rewriting the rulebook for human interaction, says Standard Chartered Bank’s Group CIO, Dr Michael Gorriz.

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Open banking: what fintech firms need to know

Stuart Waterman, Strategist at Mint Digital, user experience delivery partner for Nesta’s Open Up Challenge, looks at the opportunities around Open Banking and the necessity for fintechs to consider user experience alongside technology to ensure that they drive innovation that is useable and useful for the end customer.

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Why banks need to reinvent themselves through a data revolution

Standard Chartered’s group chief information officer, Dr Michael Gorriz, explains how banks can change with the times, starting with joining the data revolution.