Tag: Fintech

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UK Pension Giants Form Investment Alliance to Boost Infrastructure and Tech Funding

Leading UK pension providers and insurers have formed a coalition to channel billions into domestic infrastructure and high-growth technology sectors. The Sterling 20 initiative will collaborate with government investment offices to identify regional opportunities across the United Kingdom. This coordinated approach aims to address longstanding investment gaps while supporting economic growth.

Major Financial Institutions Launch Investment Coalition

Some of the United Kingdom’s largest pension providers and insurers have established a collaborative group aimed at directing substantial capital toward national infrastructure projects and rapidly expanding business sectors, according to reports from the UK Treasury. The newly formed “Sterling 20” alliance, referencing the Pound sterling, represents a significant coordinated effort to address investment gaps in critical areas of the economy.

by Elijah Porter
FinancePolicy

New Banking Rules Reshape Fintech Landscape Amid Fair Access Mandate

The White House’s executive order prohibiting banks from denying services based on political or lawful commercial affiliations marks a turning point for fintechs. New regulatory guidelines eliminate “reputation risk” as justification for account closures, requiring documented evidence instead. Industry analysts suggest these changes could reshape banking relationships for cryptocurrency exchanges, firearm platforms, and other previously marginalized sectors.

Regulatory Shift Ends “Reputation Risk” Justifications

Financial technology companies operating in politically sensitive sectors are facing a transformed regulatory landscape following recent federal action against debanking practices. According to reports, the White House issued an executive order in August 2025 titled “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans” that prohibits financial institutions from denying services based on political, religious, or lawful commercial affiliations. The order specifically instructs regulators to eliminate “reputation risk” from supervisory frameworks, a move that analysts suggest could significantly impact how fintech companies access banking services.

by Aaron Vale