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
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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