U.K.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a sovereign country in north-western Europe, off the north-­western coast of the European mainland.

UK Government Seeks to Reduce Influence of Chinese Tech, Investments
UK Government Seeks to Reduce Influence of Chinese Tech, Investments
September 20, 2022  |  International

While the value of Chinese imports stood at over 63 billion pounds in 2021, the U.K. government has been at pains to limit Chinese influence...

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Creditspring CEO: Subscription Credit Model Keeps U.K. Borrowers From Falling Into Debt Traps
Creditspring CEO: Subscription Credit Model Keeps U.K. Borrowers From Falling Into Debt Traps
August 10, 2022  |  Alternative Credit

Britain’s cost of living crisis is at an all-time high as millions of households fall behind payments and struggle to make ends meet. Get the...

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CFPB to Seek Feedback on Open Banking Rulemaking in November
CFPB to Seek Feedback on Open Banking Rulemaking in November
July 22, 2022  |  Regulation

Open banking continues to grow and so do regulatory frameworks that aim at fostering its use. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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UK Consumers Trust PayPal More Than Banks to Provide Super App, Study Finds
UK Consumers Trust PayPal More Than Banks to Provide Super App, Study Finds
July 18, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The U.K.’s appetite for a super app is huge. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Why Starling Bank CEO Said No to Crypto
Why Starling Bank CEO Said No to Crypto
June 09, 2022  |  Digital-First Banking

“We’re in a very dangerous phase,” said Starling Bank CEO Anne Boden in a session at the ongoing Money2020 Europe conference in Amsterdam when describing...

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UK to Close Online Advertising Consultation Eyeing Stricter Rules, Regulator
UK to Close Online Advertising Consultation Eyeing Stricter Rules, Regulator
May 31, 2022  |  Regulation

Google, Meta, TikTok and other companies in the online advertising industry may face a new regulatory landscape in the United Kingdom as a result of...

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TechREG Weekly EMEA: Top Officials Call for Crypto Regulation; EU, UK Regulators Focus on Consumer Credit Rules, Fraud Prevention Tools
TechREG Weekly EMEA: Top Officials Call for Crypto Regulation; EU, UK Regulators Focus on Consumer...
May 20, 2022  |  Regulation

This week, policymakers and regulators in Europe have continued issuing warnings about cryptocurrencies as “highly speculative assets” and renewed calls for “consistent and comprehensive” crypto...

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Today in TechREG: CFTC Chair Signals Added Crypto Enforcement; UK Financial Regulator Gets More Powers to Combat Fraud
Today in TechREG: CFTC Chair Signals Added Crypto Enforcement; UK Financial Regulator Gets More Powers...
May 19, 2022  |  Regulation

Today in technology regulation, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) eyes cryptocurrency enforcement, while the United Kingdom’s financial regulator plans to use new powers to...

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Deutsche Bank Backs MarketFinance’s Efforts to Lend $125M to UK SMBs
Deutsche Bank Backs MarketFinance’s Efforts to Lend $125M to UK SMBs
May 19, 2022  |  SMBs

London-based FinTech MarketFinance has raised debt from Deutsche Bank that will allow the company to fund part of a 100 million British pound (about $125...

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