FCA outlines new open finance measures

14th April 2026 Consumer Lending | #open finance

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has outlined new measures that aim to give consumers and businesses greater control over their financial data to help secure better deals. The FCA says that open finance will unlock the potential for people and businesses to share their financial data securely with a range of financial services providers, helping…

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Higher energy prices could leave typical households £480 worse off this year

Rising energy prices caused by the war in the Middle East will cause a drop in living standards for households, according to new analysis by the Resolution Foundation Despite some lower-income households receiving a long-overdue real-terms increase in their benefits, we now estimate – based on market-forecasts for the rise in energy prices consistent with…

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Increase in hospitality sector seeking finance as costs and business rates continue to rise

Business lender 365 Finance has reported a sharp rise in the demand for funding from high street businesses, with a staggering 43% increase in restaurants opting for revenue-based finance when comparing Q1 2026 in-house data to Q1 2025. Among SMEs in the hospitality industry that increasingly seek finance, the owners of pubs and bars are…

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IDenteq appoints Chief Growth Officer

14th April 2026 Appointments |

IDenteq has announced that it has appointed Nisha Korpal as Chief Growth Officer. Korpal brings over 18 years of experience across data, software and financial services, with deep expertise in credit risk and collections, and a strong track record of scaling digital customer solutions, translating complex data into actionable insight, and driving sustained commercial growth…

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