Regulating for growth – the future is now
Speech by Jessica Rusu, FCA chief data, information and intelligence officer, delivered at Travers Smith’s Future of Fintech 2025, Merchant Taylors’ Hall. The invite for this conference highlights...
Communities use rules to successfully maintain access to cash
The ribbon was cut on a new banking hub in Monmouth, Wales, marking the first anniversary of the FCA’s access to cash rules. The rules mean that before banks and building societies change cash servi...
Beware of high-risk investments from unregulated firms
We are concerned people are being encouraged to invest in high-risk schemes offered by unregulated firms without appreciating the risks involved. Many of the firms offering these products don’t need...
Scott & Mears Credit Services Limited enters administration
On 2 September 2025, Scott & Mears Credit Services Limited (SMCS), a debt collection firm, went into administration. Louise Longley and Julian Pitts of Begbies Traynor (Central) LLP were appointed as ...
Snapdragon X2 Elite vs Snapdragon X Elite: Here's what's new
Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X2 Elite CPUs have been revealed, but how much of an upgrade are they over their Snapdragon X Elite predecessors? Here are the clear differences between the chips for Wi...
All 9 'Alien' movies ranked from worst to best
We break down all nine “Alien” movies, ranking them from the least to the most unforgettable entries in the legendary sci-fi horror saga....
