Top 5 Stories of the Week in FinTech

NatWest: How to Support Investing as an Essential Skill

As part of its free Financial Foundations programme, NatWest Group (NatWest) is introducing a new addition designed to "demystify investing”, the company says. 

Available nationwide from May 2026, the investment-focused workshop will bring a more comprehensive understanding of investing, aimed at 50,000 UK consumers. 

The push comes after research by the company revealed an opportunity to take the lead on instilling financial confidence through the workplace. 

Nuvei Aids Merchants with Direct Acquiring Launch in Mexico​​​​​​​

The global fintech building infrastructure for every payment, everywhere, Nuvei, has officially announced the launch of direct acquiring in Mexico. 

This strategic development allows businesses to process card transactions locally through the firm’s own licensed infrastructure, removing the traditional reliance on intermediary acquiring partners and reducing the number of payment relationships required.

By operating directly within the domestic payment ecosystem, Nuvei aims to provide merchants with enhanced authorisation performance, increased visibility into transaction data and a more consistent customer experience. 

Mexico represents one of the fastest–growing digital commerce markets in the world, with its payments ecosystem processing over US$676bn in transaction volume in 2024.

Nik Storonsky: Revolut IPO Timeline Teases Growth Strategy

Revolut is unlikely to transition to public markets for at least another two years, according to CEO Nik Storonsky. 

In a significant update to the firm's strategic roadmap, the fintech leader now expects an official listing to materialise around 2028. 

This timeframe suggests the company is prioritising a robust internal infrastructure and a wider global footprint before facing the scrutiny of the public markets.

Speaking to Bloomberg regarding the group’s long-term financial roadmap, Nik confirms the business remains “two years away” from a debut on the stock exchange.

The Payments Association Warns of Stablecoin Regulation Risk

In a comprehensive new report, The Payments Association has called for more regulatory focus around stablecoins to prevent the UK from losing its edge as a fintech hub. 

The industry body warns in the report, called Stablecoins across the payment stack: Applications, adoption and regulator readiness, that current regulatory proposals could stifle the domestic market before it truly begins.

While the technical analysis confirms that stablecoins could overhaul the global financial infrastructure, the commercial reality suggests the UK is currently fighting an uphill battle against the dominance of the US dollar.

TikTok: Backing Entrepreneurs with Visa’s Creator Card

Visa is strengthening its position in the creator economy through a new partnership with TikTok, launching the UK’s first Creator Card.

In the form of a debit card, the Creator Card is tailored to the financial realities of digital-first businesses operating on TikTok LIVE.

By partnering with TikTok, Visa is acting on the growing recognition across financial services that creators represent an emerging SME segment, with distinct cash flow patterns, multi-channel revenues and evolving infrastructure needs.