Airwallex rolls out global payments to Canada

Some of Airwallex’s key offerings, such as local currency accounts in more than 12 currencies, will initially be available to Canadian businesses.

Insight: Why ‘headless banking’ is banks’ secret to winning customers back from fintechs

Jim Gillespie of Dragonfly Financial Technologies explains how ‘headless banking’ can help create a level playing field for banks and fintechs.

Australia’s BCU Bank teams up with Frollo to launch financial empowerment app

Frollo’s chief executive officer said that “Open Banking is the key to providing customers with a comprehensive view of their finances”.

Lindsay Hodges joins BankiFi in the US to lead product management

BankiFi, which launched in the US in 2022, has appointed Hodges as it continues to grow its North America presence and offering.

Ecospend hires Lord Chris Holmes after facilitating £13bn in tax payments to HMRC

Lord Holmes, an advocate of technology and social mobility, will advise Ecospend as Open Banking payments use cases grow.

Ryan Reynolds makes investment in Canadian fintech Nuvei

The Hollywood actor and investor said “it’s about time a Canadian company got the type of attention American tech companies do”.

NayaOne wins tender to operate FCA’s permanent digital sandbox

The FCA revealed it plans to expand the digital sandbox service to support “a broader range of innovators” later this year.

Marion King: JROC’s Open Banking report ‘secures the future’ of UK’s ‘thriving ecosystem’

Token and GoCardless CEOs also welcomed the prioritisation of non-sweeping variable recurring payments by JROC.

JROC sets out recommendations for next phase of UK Open Banking

The Committee has published a roadmap and framework to ensure Open Banking becomes “a UK success story”.