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EXCLUSIVE: “Face The Truth” – Ron Delnevo in ‘The Fintech Magazine’

Restoring in-branch banking to thousands of UK communities is not just possible – it’s happening, […]

EXCLUSIVE: “Instant Connection” – Chris Jameson and David Voss, Bank of America in ‘The Fintech Magazine’

The heavy lifting has been done. Now the moment of truth. SEPA Instant Credit Transfer […]

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EXCLUSIVE: “Leaning Into Home Lending” – Delphine Emenyonu, TSB in ‘The Fintech Magazine’

Open banking and AI have contributed to a turnaround in UK bank TSB’s lending procedures. […]

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EXCLUSIVE: “Sharing is Caring” – Jamie Renehan, Bank of Ireland in ‘The Fintech Magazine’

Bank of Ireland’s payments data analytics team produces information that’s useful to the bank, its […]

The Fintech Magazine Issue 36

EXCLUSIVE: “Mission-Driven Banking” – Kristina Tanner, USAA in ‘The Fintech Magazine’

We go inside USAA’s digital transformation to deliver the ultimate service to military personnel and […]

The Fintech Magazine Issue 36

EXCLUSIVE: “Tomorrow’s Treasury Today” – Carl Slabicki, BNY in ‘The Fintech Magazine’

A rigorous focus on the needs of clients and their customers shapes BNY’s approach to […]

The Fintech Magazine Issue 36

EXCLUSIVE: “The Great Rebundling” – Shruti Patel, U.S. Bank in ‘The Fintech Magazine’

U.S. Bank is becoming a trusted resource of integrated back-office services for its 1.5 million […]

Klarna Launches on Google Pay

Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, is now available on Google Pay in the UK.

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ING: Governing AI Before It Governs You

In this conversation, Marco Li Mandri of ING lays out a clear, structured view of […]

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ComplyAdvantage: Why Compliance Must Catch Up With Reality

Dr Nicola Harding, criminologist and expert in fraud and financial crime, delivered a refreshingly human […]

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Admiral Group acquires Flock for £80m, integrating AI-driven telemetry fleet insurance technology led by Ed Leon Klinger into its commercial motor offering.

Admiral Group Acquires Flock to Drive Innovation in Commercial Motor Market

Admiral Group announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire Flock, a digital commercial fleet insurance provider with an innovative telemetry-based proposition

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WHY THIS MATTERS: This announcement signals a pivotal moment for global wholesale finance, validating the utility of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) beyond proof-of-concept stages. The decision by HM Treasury to select HSBC Orion for its Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) pilot is not just a technology procurement—it is a landmark regulatory embrace of asset tokenisation at the sovereign level. For the industry, this is crucial because the primary bottleneck in debt capital markets remains settlement speed and operational friction. By moving sovereign bonds onto a blockchain, the UK is directly addressing these structural inefficiencies, aiming to drastically accelerate transaction settlement times and enhance market liquidity. This pilot elevates the UK's position as a global financial hub and pressures other G7 nations to follow suit, turning the technological future of capital markets into a present-day reality. HSBC welcomed HM Treasury’s decision to choose HSBC Orion as the platform provider for the Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) pilot issuance. This places the UK in pole position among the G7 nations to issue the first-ever tokenised sovereign bonds on a blockchain. Lucy Rigby KC MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, said: “We want to attract investment and make the UK the best place to do business, which is why we are launching DIGIT to understand how the UK can capitalise on this technology, deliver efficiencies and reduce costs for firms. “This is exactly the kind of financial innovation we need to keep the UK at the forefront of global capital markets and I’m looking forward to working with HSBC and other parties to deliver DIGIT.” Patrick George, Global Head of Markets & Securities Services, HSBC, said: “The UK is a home market for us and the sixth largest economy in the world. HSBC is delighted to be supporting the continued development of the gilt market, market innovation, and the growth of the broader UK economy. “After a competitive selection process, we are very pleased that HM Treasury has chosen our market-leading digital assets platform, HSBC Orion, which already has a proven track record of delivering successful and liquid market outcomes in other jurisdictions.” Issuing digital gilts and digital corporate bonds on a blockchain has the potential to improve the debt capital markets structure in the UK, by significantly accelerating transaction settlement times with a more efficient means to issue and trade bonds. This can help drive liquidity in both the primary and secondary markets. HSBC Orion has to-date enabled the issuance of over US$3.5billion in digitally native bonds globally across sovereign, supranational, central bank, financial institutional and corporate sectors, and has been used in first-of-their-kind transactions, including: The European Investment Bank’s (EIB) first digital sterling bond (2023). The world’s first digital multi-currency digital green bond, which was issued by the Hong Kong Government (2024). The first digital bond issued in Hong Kong under English law and by a private sector issuer – The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (2024). The launch of the EIB’s first bond under the Eurosystem’s exploratory work on new technologies for wholesale CBDC settlement (2024). The first digital treasury certificates issued by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (2025). The first Middle East and North Africa digital bond, issued by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (2025). Qatar’s first digital bond issued by QNB Group (2025). The world’s largest digital bond to-date, the multi-currency US$1.3bn-equivalent green bond issued by the Hong Kong Government (2025). FF NEWS TAKE: Absolutely, this move significantly shifts the landscape for institutional digital assets. While the pilot is limited in scope, the collaboration between a major global bank and a G7 treasury on tokenised bonds provides undeniable momentum. We are witnessing the serious integration of blockchain into foundational financial infrastructure, which promises substantial efficiencies for issuers and investors alike. The next critical stage will be monitoring the regulatory frameworks put in place—specifically, how the UK ensures interoperability and governance as this technology scales across both primary and secondary markets. Success here will pave the way for wider adoption of digital corporate bonds.

HSBC Orion Awarded DIGIT Platform Mandate

HM Treasury has chosen the HSBC Orion as the platform provider for the Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) pilot issuance

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Rory O'Neill, CMO at Checkout.com, highlights research showing 28% of UK consumers would consider using AI agents to make Valentine’s Day purchases on their behalf, signalling growth in agentic commerce.

Valentine’s Day Shopping Goes Agentic as Checkout.com Data Reveals Rise in AI-Led Gifting

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, research from Checkout.com reveals how UK consumers are beginning to embrace agentic AI

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Tembo launches enhanced HomeSaver account offering up to 5.75% AER for savers using its mortgage service, led by founder and CEO Richard Dana.

Tembo Increases Easy Access Homesaver Savings Account to Market-Leading 5.75% AER

Dgital savings and mortgage platform Tembo today announced an enhanced version of its HomeSaver account