Posted: 10 Jun 2020 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back The UK is the biggest venture capital market for payments outside the US, in terms of number and value of deals – and the biggest market for regtech, in terms of number of deals. The “Powering the fintech revolution” report draws on insights and case studies from UK fintechs on the UK fintech industry and the new wave of financial services. The report showcases how UK fintechs are empowering resilience at a time of worldwide uncertainty – with innovative solutions and partnerships. It’s at times like these that we really see the value of UK fintechs out-of-the box thinking, agility and bravery to try something new. Charlotte Crosswell, CEO, Innovate Finance Watch the launch of the report here. The whole UK financial services industry has embraced its digital evolution, delivering new client-centric and innovative products, services, and solutions. This report highlights some key areas where the UK is taking the lead – whether this is regtech, payments, artificial intelligence (AI) or tech for good. The UK continues to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for innovative firms. Effective policy, regulation and investment continue to build and scale firms and a strong and diverse talent pool provides start-ups with the tools to expand globally. 37 of the ‘Fintech 50’ are headquartered in London. In an unstable world people have got a huge regard for the stability of the UK. You know about title of goods. You know what the regulations are, and the law is resilient. Tony Duggan, CEO, Crossflow Share: Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to X Share to Facebook Facebook Share to WeChat WeChat Share to WhatsApp WhatsApp Share to Email Email Download Related content Case Study Zopa | scaling a digital bank in the UK’s fintech ecosystem May 2026 - Clare Gambardella, Chief Customer Officer at Zopa Bank, tells us about how the UK’s talent, regulatory environment and collaborative ecosystem have supported its evolution from fintech innovator to fully licensed digital bank. Zopa | scaling a digital bank in the UK’s fintech ecosystem Research Report The UK | a top destination for financial and professional services investment May 2026 - The UK continues to be Europe's most popular destination for foreign direct investment in financial and professional services The UK | a top destination for financial and professional services investment Thought Piece When regulation enables innovation May 2026 - A decade on from the FCA’s world-first Regulatory Sandbox, the impact is clear. Chris Hayward looks at the impact of the Regulatory Sandbox When regulation enables innovation Research Report The City of London Corporation’s US Office Apr 2026 - The City of London Corporation’s US Office works to strengthen engagement between the UK and the United States across financial and professional services. The City of London Corporation’s US Office