Beware car finance scam calls, FCA warns
Scammers are pretending to be car finance lenders and falsely claiming that people are owed compensation. Following our announcement that we’ll consult on a potential car finance compensation scheme...
ZIGChain Blockchain to be Used by Valereum for Tokenized Assets
Valereum Plc (AQSE: VLRM), operator of a licensed and regulated Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) in El Salvador, has selected ZIGChain as a lead blockchain and white label tokenization provider, ...
Xapo Bank Teams Up with BVNK to Enable Stablecoin Deposits
In an effort that aims to integrate traditional banking with blockchain tech, Xapo Bank has partnered with BVNK to enable stablecoin deposits for its global customer base. This collaboration marks a p...
Are firms ready for T+1 in the UK and Europe?
As firms prepare for the move to T+1 on 11 October 2027, we’re updating firms on our expectations and plans. Jamie Bell, the FCA’s interim head of capital markets, took part in a fireside chat wit...
Trust Financial Planning Ltd enters liquidation
On 7 August 2025, Paul Stanley and Dean Watson of Begbies Traynor (Central) LLP were appointed as joint liquidators of Trust Financial Planning Ltd. On 19 March 2025, Trust Financial Planning became s...
The evolution of consumer credit: What the next decade holds
Our 2024 Financial Lives survey found that 84% of UK adults (45.7 million people) held at least one credit or loan product in the previous 12 months. But for some, credit isn’t about luxuries – it...
Polymath Reveals New Partnerships as it Targets Global Growth
Polymath, a Canadian blockchain firm, has announced partnerships with two entities as it pursues a strategy of global expansion. According to a company statement, Polymath is now collaborating with Bl...
Sustainability-linked loans market: 2 years on
Sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) remain a useful transition financing tool, and we are encouraged by the progress we’ve seen in the market since 2023. We’ve published a follow-up letter (PDF) to...
Gemini IPO Indicates Crypto Sector is Maturing
Gemini, a crypto exchange, filed for an initial public offering (IPO) last week. The S-1 registration statement still lacks certain important details but the document states that Gemini has generated ...
Fernwood Financial Limited enters liquidation
On 27 June 2025, Fernwood Financial Limited – a high-cost lending firm – entered liquidation. Michael Howarth of Aurora Equity & Development Limited was appointed Liquidator. Fernwood Financial Li...
