UAE Surges Ahead, UK Slips to Third in Global Fintech Rankings

Innovate Finance: UK fintech remains strong

New analysis from Innovate Finance, revealed that in a backdrop of stabilised global fintech investment, UK fintech companies continue to outperform on core business metrics. The latest data from the industry body representing UK fintech, revealed that following a prolonged period of contraction, the global fintech sector is stabilising – marking the end of the “growth-at-all-costs mindset”. The UK is now the third-largest fintech market globall…

UAE Surges Ahead, UK Slips to Third in Global Fintech Rankings

The UK’s fintech sector has been knocked off its perch, sliding to third place in global rankings for the first time. This shift comes as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) surges ahead, fueled by a monumental $2 billion deal by Binance in the first half of 2025. The UK now trails behind the US, which maintains its dominance with $11.5 billion in investments, and the UAE, which has secured $2.2… Source