UK announces plans for stricter BNPL rules

The UK government plans tougher regulation of interest-free Buy Now, Pay Later services to improve consumer protections.

Insight: How to unlock the full value of Open Banking for UK small businesses

CRIF’s Sara Costantini writes about why small businesses are lagging consumers when it comes to reaping the benefits of Open Banking in the UK and how to change that.

Ryanair partners with APEXX Global to improve its payments process

The global payments platform will boost the low-cost airline’s conversion rates and lower local and cross-border transaction costs.

UK Government to modernise Consumer Credit Act

HM Treasury plans to reform the Act to ensure it “fosters innovation but also maintains high levels of consumer protection”.

Aviva chooses Bud to power Open Banking dashboard

Aviva’s workplace pension clients will have access to transaction data through the dashboard.

FinTech Australia points to ‘red hot interest’ as it signs new corporate partners

The organisation has secured another five partners, having announced seven new partners earlier this year.

EY: Canadian SMEs willing to share limited data with fintechs over banks

Findings of the research conducted by EY Canada were discussed at the Open Banking Expo Canadian Meetup in Toronto.

RBC enters data access agreement with Plaid

RBC clients will gain access to the apps and services on the Plaid data network, and will also have “more control over the data that is shared”.

Allica Bank secures £55m in funding

A combination of a capital facility from British Business Investments, alongside further equity from existing lead investors.