Posts by Ellie Duncan
UK bank account fraud on the rise
The research by Experian based on data from the National Hunter Fraud Prevention Service showed that bank account fraud is tracking at its highest level in three years.
Read MoreQ&A with Token’s Tim Waller
Open Banking Expo’s Ellie Duncan caught up with Tim Waller, head of legal and policy at Token, to discuss the European regulatory landscape, what the payments industry can do to instil confidence in consumers, and what lessons the UK and EU can learn from Singapore and Hong Kong.
Read MoreKlarna reaches 20m US customers
The buy-now-pay-later app has doubled its customer base since June last year, while US retail partnerships also grew.
Read MoreNatWest launches ‘Housemate’ app
Using Experian’s Open Banking platform, the new app is designed to help those in rented shared accommodation manage their joint finances.
Read MoreGermany’s Moss closes $29m Series A extension
The Berlin-based financial management platform secured funding from Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures and confirmed it will be available in a second market before the end of 2021.
Read MoreRevolut unveils earned wage access product Payday
The new feature will allow employees to withdraw a percentage of their income during the month and is intended to end dependence on short-term high-cost credit.
Read MoreOpen Banking Initiative Canada partners with Open Banking Expo
The not-for-profit organisation will work with Open Banking Expo to further boost the Open Banking and open finance community in Canada.
Read MoreStarling Bank hires Damian Thompson from NatWest Markets
He joins the bank’s executive team as chief asset management officer.
Read MoreDECTA chooses Volt’s open payments platform
The new partnership equips DECTA’s clients with Open Banking architecture.
Read MorePaysafe to buy SafetyPay in $441m deal
The acquisition, along with Paysafe’s purchase of PagoEfectivo, will help it scale in the Latin American region.
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