UK Finance today releases its card spending data for June 2025, covering the monthly value and volume of transactions across debit and credit cards, both in the UK and of UK-issued cards across the world. This data also covers outstanding balances on credit cards, card issuance and contactless payments. The highlights can be found below.

PayPoint has today announced that over £1 million has been deposited with its BankLocal service in the first few weeks after launch.

Sumsub, the global full-cycle verification platform, today announces the launch of its AML Fundamentals course – a free, expert-led training designed to equip professionals across regulated industries with the latest practical skills and strategies to tackle evolving financial crime and money laundering risks in 2025 and beyond.

Paysend, the global fintech innovator building the world’s largest cross-border digital payments network, is delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Chisell as the company’s new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

UK SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and micro businesses continue to be dissatisfied with the level of proactive advice and personal service they receive from their main bank, according to new research from RFI Global.

New survey data from Hodge Bank has revealed that unexpected monthly expenses are placing significant financial strain on UK households, with over a third of Brits (34%) reporting they have fallen behind on at least one bill in the past year due to unplanned costs.

A new survey of 200 anti-money laundering (AML) professionals at US mid-size and community banks reveals a growing gap between confidence and capability in the fight against financial crime.

Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, today announces its commercial registration in Riyadh to expand its on-the-ground presence.

Luma Financial Technologies, a leading global fintech platform for structured products and other alternative investments, today announced the appointment of Tara York as the company’s new Head of EMEA.

Cboe Europe Derivatives (CEDX), a leading pan-European equity derivatives marketplace and part of Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), today announced at Cboe's 2025 Risk Management Conference in Munich, Germany, its plans to launch Cboe FLexible EXchange® options (FLEX options) in Europe, marking a significant step forward in providing tailored risk management tools for institutional investors across the region.

esh Bank announced Israel's first hyper-efficient financial institution, marking a transformative moment in the country's banking sector

Lagom Consulting launched a new Business Valuations service designed to give firms the clarity they need to make informed decisions

Openbank, continues to expand its product offering by allowing customers to trade cryptocurrency

Zopa today outlined its vision for a 500-strong Manchester regional office to elected officials and regional stakeholders

Shift Technology launched Shift Claims powered by agentic AI Shift Claims helps transform claims operations by assessing and prioritizing cases