Al Etihad Payments launches Open Finance in the UAE

The subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE has partnered with Core42 to implement Open Finance, with the aim to accelerate the adoption of digital financial services.

GoCardless and Intuit QuickBooks expand partnership to two new markets

GoCardless’ Seb Hempstead said that the integration with Intuit QuickBooks “is one way we can make life easier for small businesses”.

Fintech Galaxy and FinbotsAI collaborate to transform credit scoring in MENA

Together, Fintech Galaxy and FinbotsAI are launching a solution that uses Open Banking data to enhance lending decisions.

UK Finance creates model clauses for commercial VRP rollout

UK Finance’s Jana Mackintosh called the model clauses “a stepping-stone to a wider multilateral agreement”.

JROC proposes design of Future Entity in the UK

The JROC report also sets out its plans to create an ‘Interim Entity’, which will be needed for “at least 18 months”.

Floify unveils new integration with Truv to improve mortgage lending

Consumer-permissioned data platform Truv has the ability to electronically verify income and employment for 95% of the US workforce.

Klarna reveals which European country tops Open Banking league table

Klarna created the ranking to determine “which countries and which banks are the best and which are the worst at giving access to payment services”.

UK government publishes Smart Data Roadmap

Banking, finance, energy and road fuels, telecoms and transport are considered “priority” sectors.