Technology & Recruitment Editor
Marcus Webb covers fintech hiring trends, workplace culture, and the intersection of technology talent and financial services in London and beyond.
The UK financial services industry created over 28,000 AI-specialist positions in the past 12 months, making it the fastest-growing segment of City hiring. Demand for machine learning engineers, AI ethics officers, and prompt engineers is outstripping supply.
The average cost of sending £200 from the UK to India and Pakistan has fallen below 3% for the first time, driven by fintech competition and regulatory pressure on high-street banks.
eToro has launched an integrated ESG scoring tool for its UK users, providing real-time environmental, social and governance ratings alongside traditional financial data. The feature reflects surging demand for sustainable investment options among retail investors.
Morgan McKinley research projects a 37% year-on-year rise in London fintech vacancies, with the capital accounting for 70% of all UK fintech roles as demand for developers and risk experts soars.
The Prudential Regulation Authority has proposed new capital requirements for banks and building societies that accept deposits through fintech partnerships, citing concerns about the stability of digitally sourced funding.
Atom Bank's pioneering four-day working week has delivered measurable productivity gains and reduced staff turnover, prompting other fintechs to consider following suit.