Hiroki Takeuchi, the GoCardless Founder Who Stayed
Both co-founders left, then a cycling accident left him paralysed. A decade on he still runs GoCardless, now part of Mollie and testing payments set up by AI agents.
Marvin EvansOctober 13, 2026
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GoCardless Runs UK’s First Agentic Payment for Trussell
A donation to a food bank charity became the UK's first live bank payment set up through an AI agent. The Direct Debit mandate behind the chatbot is the part worth noticing.
Marvin EvansSeptember 24, 2026
Monzo Flex Build: The Credit Card Designed for the 16 Million UK Adults Blocked Out of Lending
Monzo's Flex Build is a deposit-backed credit card for the 16 million UK adults shut out of mainstream lending, built with a financial inclusion charity.
Marvin EvansJune 10, 2026
Revolut’s $115 Billion Secondary Share Sale: Europe’s First Centicorn and What It Means for Fintech
Bloomberg reported Revolut is planning a secondary share sale at a $115 billion valuation, following its UK banking licence and US charter application.
Marvin EvansJune 10, 2026
UK Wealth Fintech: 5 Proven Lessons Smart Savers Need
Moneybox's revenue passed £100 million for the first time, rising 23% to £115.6 million, while assets grew 62% to £19 billion for a third straight profitable year.
Marvin EvansJune 8, 2026
Revolut Wealth Management 2026: 6 Powerful Coutts Shifts
Revolut has FCA approval for portfolio management and private wealth services. With a £500K private banking threshold and £750M AUA, we analyse what it means for UK fintech.
Marvin EvansMay 14, 2026
Wise Nasdaq Listing: 5 Brutal Truths for London Markets
Wise has moved its primary listing from London to Nasdaq. We analyse what this means for UK fintech, London's capital markets, and the companies likely to follow.
Marvin EvansMay 13, 2026
UK Fintech Political Risk: 5 Brutal Starmer Realities
More than 77 Labour MPs have called on Keir Starmer to go after heavy local election losses. The leadership crisis adds political risk for UK fintech policy.
Marvin EvansMay 13, 2026
Global Talent, Local Barriers: Why UK Fintechs Are Looking Abroad
Marvin EvansMay 15, 2025