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.

Visa Beats 3Q Estimates As Payments Volume Leaps
Visa Beats 3Q Estimates As Payments Volume Leaps
July 21, 2017  |  VISA

Double-digit transaction growth and strength in Europe boosted Visa’s earnings beyond the Street’s expectations, while management also gave the lift to expected revenue growth going forward....

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Zego Raises Over £1M In Funding To Provide Insurance Platform For Gig-Economy Drivers
Zego Raises Over £1M In Funding To Provide Insurance Platform For Gig-Economy Drivers
July 20, 2017  |  Gig Economy

Startup Zego has raised just over £1 million in seed funding from investors, including LocalGlobe, with FTSE 100 company Aviva, for an “insurtech” product for...

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For Challenger Digital Banks, It’s Game On
For Challenger Digital Banks, It’s Game On
July 20, 2017  |  Digital Banking

Game on. That’s the message U.K. challenger Atom Bank has for competitors, as it seeks to reinvent banking with lessons taken from the video game...

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Today in Data: Payments On The Move
Today in Data: Payments On The Move
July 19, 2017  |  Today In Data

Like a well-oiled machine, money flows through the world’s economy swiftly and, thanks to technology, seamlessly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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The Lines Are Blurring Between Alternative, Traditional SME Finance
The Lines Are Blurring Between Alternative, Traditional SME Finance
July 19, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Alternative lending has shifted from a competitor of traditional FIs to a collaborator, often lending a digital hand to banks in need of upgrading their...

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NEW REPORT: Atom Bank Turns To Gaming To Disrupt Digital Banking
NEW REPORT: Atom Bank Turns To Gaming To Disrupt Digital Banking
July 19, 2017  |  Digital Banking

New players on the banking scene are bringing a host of changes to the industry. But in some cases, these disruptions are more likely to...

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Subway Adds Self-Serve Kiosks And Mobile Order Ahead
Subway Adds Self-Serve Kiosks And Mobile Order Ahead
July 18, 2017  |  Innovation

Subway, the world’s largest restaurant chain, announced it is updating its store design to include new digital self-order kiosks, separate food prep areas and a...

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Citigroup To Open Up EU Base In Germany
Citigroup To Open Up EU Base In Germany
July 18, 2017  |  Brexit

In preparation for Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU), many banks are assessing their operations and scouting out new spots. Get the Full Story...

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U.K.-Based Monzo Cautiously Optimistic About New Accounts
U.K.-Based Monzo Cautiously Optimistic About New Accounts
July 18, 2017  |  Digital Banking

After a stumble in its card payments, which we reported on in last week’s news cycle, U.K.-based Monzo is moving forward with its next rollout phase. Get...

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