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Fintechs are struggling to hire experienced compliance staff, and many now turn to a fractional compliance officer instead. We asked industry leaders when that works, and the rules show you can rent the hours but not the accountability.
Charitarth SindhuNovember 5, 2026
Regulators in the EU and UK now oversee the biggest cloud providers directly, but banks and fintechs still own the risk. Two industry voices explain what changed in their vendor work, from document routes to exit tests.
Charitarth SindhuNovember 3, 2026
Since 7 May 2026, UK payment and e-money firms have had to reconcile customer funds every working day, report monthly and face annual audits. Six months in, the first audit cycle is about to test whether firms are ready.
Charitarth SindhuOctober 31, 2026
Authenticated customers sending money to scammers broke the old fraud playbook. Three industry voices explain which pattern forced a rebuild, and which signal finally caught it.
Charitarth SindhuOctober 30, 2026
Open banking payments are growing fast, yet most shoppers still reach for a card. Two industry voices explain what stops them, and provider data shows which checkout changes lift conversion.
Charitarth SindhuOctober 30, 2026
Buy now pay later has been FCA-regulated since 15 July 2026. Two industry voices explain what changed in affordability checks and complaints, and the record shows where providers still fall short.
Charitarth SindhuOctober 29, 2026
The Berlin commercial card issuer has FCA authorisation to serve UK clients through its own regulated entity. Fintechbits notes the release names no former UK partner and no migration date.
Charitarth SindhuOctober 18, 2026
Nu Holdings says it is not pursuing a Nubank Monzo deal after Sky News reported talks at a valuation of up to 10 billion pounds. What each side has said.
Charitarth SindhuOctober 5, 2026
Companies House ID checks are holding up confirmation statements and adding to strike-off notices. Finance leaders on that and other compliance surprises.
Charitarth SindhuOctober 5, 2026
Revolut customers could pay by looking at a terminal in three London cafes, with merchants paying no processing fees. The pilot ran on Revolut Register, the company's new point-of-sale system for hospitality.
Charitarth SindhuSeptember 27, 2026
Hyperlayer estimates American children aged 8 to 15 hold $28 billion to $30 billion across cash, apps and bank accounts, and says most of them have no bank account of their own.
Charitarth SindhuSeptember 21, 2026
