UK finance minister to highlight AI opportunities, Mastercard tool in key speech
( July 14, 2026, 10:41 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Mastercard will launch an AI-powered financial tool for UK small and medium-sized businesses, the UK Treasury said in a statement Tuesday ahead of the finance minister’s third Mansion House speech this evening. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to point to the UK being the first European market to receive the service as evidence of the UK financial sector’s strength and innovation credentials. Reeves is also expected to publish a Financial Services AI Adoption Plan announced in June. An update on the government’s financial services growth and competitiveness strategy will also accompany the speech.Statement follows....
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