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Ecommpay launches podcast on payment issues for merchants
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Ecommpay launches podcast on payment issues for merchants

Merchants will hear practical advice on approvals, AI and expansion as Ecommpay tries to simplify a crowded payments market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Monzo launches automated debt consolidation with ClearScore
Fintech

Monzo launches automated debt consolidation with ClearScore

Automating repayments could ease strain for borrowers juggling multiple debts, as the bank aims to cut admin and improve approval odds.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Open Banking fraud stays below wider UK payments rates
Fintech

Open Banking fraud stays below wider UK payments rates

Fraud losses in Open Banking remain lower than in the wider UK payments market, but scam tactics are shifting as usage expands.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Ecommpay shortlisted for four Women in Tech awards
Fintech

Ecommpay shortlisted for four Women in Tech awards

The payments firm's diversity work has put it in contention alongside two senior leaders as the awards spotlight women in technology workplaces.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago
ClearScore & Stream launch automated debt repayment
Fintech

ClearScore & Stream launch automated debt repayment

The tie-up could reduce missed repayments for UK workers by directing consolidation loan funds straight to existing creditors through payroll.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 5 days ago
FCA review says AI will reshape retail finance by 2030
Data Protection

FCA review says AI will reshape retail finance by 2030

About 11 million UK adults could use autonomous AI for money management, raising fresh concerns over fraud, control and market concentration.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 5 days ago
WealthAi & Flanks join forces on wealth data platform
Software-as-a-Service

WealthAi & Flanks join forces on wealth data platform

Wealth managers could cut manual reconciliation as the tie-up gives access to data from more than 650 financial institutions in one system.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Pension dashboards deadline nears as records pass 70m
Data Protection

Pension dashboards deadline nears as records pass 70m

Providers now face a test of service quality as pension dashboard use could trigger more member enquiries and expose data gaps.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Blue John launches GREY for people risk intelligence
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Blue John launches GREY for people risk intelligence

Rising compliance pressure and AI-polished applications are pushing employers to rethink hiring, as Blue John targets regulated sectors with GREY.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
UK consumers wary of AI shopping agents & payments
Robotics

UK consumers wary of AI shopping agents & payments

Trust remains thin for AI-led shopping, with most UK adults saying they would reject systems that handle spending or payment data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Hello Clever appoints Justin Grooms to drive expansion
Data Analytics

Hello Clever appoints Justin Grooms to drive expansion

Expansion into the US payments market gets a seasoned operator as Hello Clever looks to scale real-time transaction products beyond Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 6 days ago
RedotPay taps OpenPayd for global stablecoin payments
Crypto

RedotPay taps OpenPayd for global stablecoin payments

The tie-up should speed remittances and multi-currency transfers for millions of RedotPay users as stablecoin payments expand globally.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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Bank of Sydney goes live on Infosys Finacle on AWS
Software-as-a-Service

Bank of Sydney goes live on Infosys Finacle on AWS

Customers at Bank of Sydney should see faster payments and more self-service after its core banking systems moved to AWS.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 4 days ago
New Zealand urged to boost transparency in data use
Data Protection

New Zealand urged to boost transparency in data use

Wider adoption of AI tools is prompting calls for plain-language data rules that give New Zealanders more control over personal information.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago
SoFi launches small-business loans for its members
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SoFi launches small-business loans for its members

Small business owners facing tighter credit can now seek fixed-rate funding of up to USD $250,000 through SoFi, with decisions in minutes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Ottawa releases new bank fraud & data sharing rules proposal
Data Protection

Ottawa releases new bank fraud & data sharing rules proposal

Consumers could gain stronger protections and easier data sharing as Ottawa opens consultations on bank fraud and open-banking rules.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last week
Lead Bank joins American Fintech Council in membership push
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Lead Bank joins American Fintech Council in membership push

The move strengthens the trade group's push for tighter standards as scrutiny of banking-as-a-service partnerships intensifies across the US financial sector.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month