Fintech revenues to reach $1.5trn by 2030 led by APAC

A new report published by Boston Consulting Group and QED Investors predicts Asia Pacific will outpace US fintech sector growth.

Westpac launches carbon footprint tracker powered by Cogo

Customers who use the tool in the bank’s app will be provided with an estimate of their carbon emissions.

Hear from CFIT’s Charlotte Crosswell at next Women in Open Banking meet-up

Speakers from American Express and Open Banking Limited will take part in a panel session on storytelling and the art of effective communication.

Greenwood acquires Kinly to build ‘transparent banking experience for Black Americans’

Greenwood, a digital banking platform for Black and Latino individuals and businesses, will see its one million existing members grow by 300,000.

NewDay bolsters access to credit with ClearScore’s Open Banking services

The partnership between NewDay and D•One will use Open Banking connectivity to enhance lending decisions.

Q&A: National Bank of Canada’s Stephane Bousquet on the move to ‘reliable’ data portability

Stephane Bousquet, National Bank of Canada’s leader, Open Banking and digital ID, also reveals why he is looking forward to reconnecting with ecosystem participants at Open Banking Expo Canada.

Tarabut Gateway closes Series A round at $32m

Pinnacle Capital led the funding round, with participation from Aljazira Capital, Visa and Tiger Global, as Tarabut Gateway looks to grow its Open Banking footprint in Saudi Arabia.

Konsentus appoints Jim Wadsworth from Mastercard in ‘pivotal role’

Wadsworth, who was SVP Open Banking at Mastercard, joins Konsentus as EVP, strategic market development.

Bottomline forms partnership with Knowit to extend Nordic footprint

The collaboration will bring “innovative connectivity” to banks, non-banking financial institutions, and PSPs.

Microsoft partners with Stripe for ‘Teams Payments’

Businesses in North America will be able to accept payments before, during or after a virtual Teams session.