Atom Bank

111 results about this entity

Period: 09 Apr 2014 - 01 Aug 2025

Challenger banks boosted by UK Government

The UK Government has confirmed a range of measures designed to help challenger banks take on the establishment, including extension of the Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS) for SMEs, the launch of a new regulatory bank startup unit, and the establishment of a high level advisory group to review banking competition.

BBVA buys 29.5% stake in Atom for £45 million

Spanish bank BBVA has ploughed £45 million into the UK's Atom Bank, becoming the largest shareholder in the digital-only startup with a 29.5% stake.

Atom chief launches ferocious assault on 'dinosaur' banks

The 'dinosaurs' of the banking establishment - lumbered with antiquated technology systems and ruinously expensive branches - will be brushed aside by nimble, mobile-led competitors says Anthony Thomson in a hard-hitting speech ahead of the launch of his digital-only challenger Atom Bank.

Atom Bank signs with SunGard for treasury platform

Atom Bank, the UK’s first digital bank, has selected SunGard as its integrated treasury and risk management platform.

Customer is key in banking

Jonathan Davis, EMEA Managing Director of FIS, explains how the banking industry is shifting to focus on the needs of the customer through innovation, and the risks involved in working with both challenger bank start-ups and traditional banks.

Atom Bank signs with Wolters Kluwer for regulatory reporting

Atom, the UK’s first bank designed for digital, has chosen Wolters Kluwer Financial Services’ OneSumX Regulatory Reporting solution to manage its U.K. and European Banking Authority regulatory reporting requirements.

Durham could be economic base for North-East

Professor Ray Hudson, Deputy VC and Professor at Durham University, explains the Knowledge Transfer Partnership and how important it is for North Eastern universities to have programmes such as this to retain graduates in the region.

Traditional banks are beset with problems

Anthony Thomson, Chairman of Atom Bank, outlines the issues that traditional banks face today and the complications involved in setting up a challenger bank, like obtaining a licence and sourcing funding.

The North East is a valuable source for fintech

Edward Twiddy, chief operations and innovation officer of Atom Bank, describes the depth of the supply chain in the North East of England and how the universities, gaming history and companies from the area all work to create a strong fintech environment.

Businesses should be built and grown organically

Mark Mullen, CEO of Atom Bank, explains the issues that traditional banks face in today’s digital age and what challenges a new bank like Atom faces in trying to stand out and be meaningful in this period of transformation.

Push for new global banks in the UK

Harriett Baldwin MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, speaking at Atom Bank’s announcement event for its partnership with Durham University, discusses the Knowledge Transfer partnership and how important it is for the UK to be appealing to financial services across the world.

Atom taps Durham University maths department to develop new banking model

Digital challenger bank Atom is collaborating with Durham University and the UK government on a research project to develop a new model for retail banking.