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The Payments Association appoints new advisory board chair

Neil Harris, who served as deputy chair when Marion King was chair, has been appointed to succeed her, while Nathalie Oestmann is named vice chair.

Bank of Canada consults public on digital dollar design

The online consultation, which runs until June 19, asks Canadians what features of a digital dollar are most important to them.

Insight: How financial services can – and should – evolve amid economic headwinds

Jayakumar Venkataraman of Infosys Consulting writes for Open Banking Expo about how the UK financial services sector can navigate the current turbulence in the banking sector, without sacrificing innovation or customer experience.

Tide calls for UK anti-fraud tax to fund fight against scammers

The fintech platform has proposed that the tax would apply to PSPs, as well as social media and telecoms companies.

Tarabut Gateway forms Open Banking partnership with Visa

Visa’s participation in Tarabut Gateway’s £32 million fundraise recently “paved the way” for the collaboration.

Q&A: Sallim Dahman of Desjardins on bringing value to Canadian consumers

Sallim Dahman of Desjardins, who is joining a panel session on Open Banking and digital identity at Open Banking Expo Canada in June, reveals who stands to benefit most from delivery of Canada’s roadmap.

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.

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