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Modulr expands to US with FIS partnership

Modulr has launched in the US through a strategic partnership with FIS, expanding its real-time, API-driven payments capability beyond the UK and Europe.

State Bank of Pakistan unveils first cohort of regulatory sandbox applicants

Fintechs and financial institutions were invited to apply under several themes, including Open Banking.

Fonto partners with Mastercard to launch Open Banking-driven data collection

Fonto will leverage Mastercard’s global scale and cybersecurity infrastructure, while improving the quality and breadth of consumer insights.

Commercial Bank of Dubai sets milestone with Open Finance activation

Commercial Bank of Dubai has become the first bank in the UAE to fully activate Open Finance in live operational use under the Central Bank of the UAE’s AlTareq initiative.

Smart Data Group appoints Dr Ruth Wandhöfer as mobilisation lead

Dr Wandhöfer, who has more than 20 years’ experience across global banking, payments, regulation, governance and cybersecurity, will support industry-led engagement on the proposed Open Banking Future Entity.

Equals Money | Railsr partners with Okta to secure AI-driven payments

Equals Money | Railsr has announced a partnership with Okta to strengthen security, visibility and governance across its fintech and payments operations as AI adoption accelerates.

UK Open Banking payments ecosystem: New cVRP scheme is ‘welcome step’

The UK Payments Initiative is being established as a new entity by the end of 2025, while the first payment will follow in Q1 2026.