What to know

• UK fintech funding dropped to its lowest level in a decade in the first half of 2026, with firms receiving just £1.8 billion in investment, according to the latest KPMG figures.S1
• Investment in UK financial technology firms fell to the lowest level since at least 2016 in the first half of this year, as funders flock to companies tied to artificial intelligence and can show long-term growth.S2