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No safety net for people using AI chatbots for help investing, watchdog warns

The FCA’s survey of 18-40-year-olds who own or are considering investments found that 56% trust AI tools.

The Independent UK · Aug 26

'Ponzi-Style' Crypto Scheme Promised Up to 100% Returns With '0 Fees, 0 Risks': Investors Lost £300K

Key Coin Assets misled investors with promises of high returns and no risks, leading to its shutdown by the UK Insolvency Service. The warning signs of crypto scams and how to protect your investments.

International Business Times UK · Aug 20

Many mortgage brokers are fee-free – who actually pays them and should I use them?

Commission payments are a normal part of the industry - but they shouldn’t affect which deals you are offered

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Crypto exchanges are evolving into financial superapps; traditional assets emerge as key growth engine: Binance

Crypto exchanges are evolving into financial superapps, expanding into payments, tokenised assets, equities and investment products. Binance gained market share in H1 2026, while traditional-asset perpetuals surged. Stablecoin payments and crypto card spending also grew despite weaker trading volumes, highlighting broader adoption and diversification beyond conventional cryptocurrency trading.

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Why Young People Are Choosing Day Trading Over Traditional Investing

Younger UK investors are turning to day trading instead of buy-and-hold strategies. Here's what's behind the trend, the risks, and whether it will last.

inkl · Aug 11

Metro Bank customer fights for £14,000 refund after AI-linked fraud

Lender was told money was being taken without authorisation, with cash used to buy credits for Claude chatbot

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

Raids across UK in crackdown on nuisance car finance texts

Laptops, phones and documents seized as information commissioner acts on messages about mis-selling scandal

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

The seven banks and finance firms who might call you to invest your money

Some banks and financial service providers may get in touch with you to suggest a different use for your savings

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Majority of losses clawed back after former Nasa scientist defrauded investors

John Burford was sentenced to two years in prison last year after admitting to defrauding more than 100 investors.

Evening Standard · Jul 27

India may see up to $85 billion in forex inflows after RBI's FCNR move: Report

India anticipates substantial Foreign Currency Non-Resident deposits, possibly reaching eighty to eighty-five billion dollars. Public sector banks are leading this significant mobilization effort, exceeding previous records. FCNR(B) deposits have already reached seventeen point forty-one billion dollars by mid-July. Higher interest rates are expected to encourage renewals of maturing FCNR deposits.…

The Economic Times · Jul 27