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HSBC rescues UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank in £1 acquisition

The rescue deal, which was facilitated by the UK Government and Bank of England, safeguards SVB UK’s customers’ deposits.

Mercedes-Benz uses Visa’s technology to power in-car payments

Mercedes pay+, which has initially launched in Germany, turns the car “into a payment device”.

Railsr secures future with sale to consortium of investors

The embedded finance platform has been purchased and re-capitalised with backing from D Squared Capital, Moneta VC and Ventura Capital.

Zilch partners with Yapily to improve customers’ access to ‘responsible’ credit

By teaming up with Yapily, Zilch can maximise “the consumer benefits of Open Banking technology”, Philip Belamant said.

Experian trials new service helping ‘credit invisibles’ build a credit file

Through the initiative, currently being piloted in the UK, individuals without access to mainstream finance can build their credit file in only three months, via Open Banking.

Majority of banks upgrading payments tech to keep pace with fintechs

New research by Aite-Novarica Group and Finastra revealed 65% of banks planning “significant or moderate level” of investment in payments tech.

Central Bank of Nigeria issues final Open Banking guidelines

Open Banking Nigeria called it “the culmination of a long journey for Open Banking in Nigeria”.

Women in tech need more ‘visibility’ and lack sponsorship

A webinar on women in the technology industry, hosted by Babel PR, heard from a range of female speakers about the value of mentoring and sponsorship.

Members of Women in Open Banking identify the traits of a ‘good leader’

During a panel discussion at Open Banking Expo’s Women in Open Banking meet-up, speakers revealed that authenticity, the ability to listen and humility are among the characteristics they look for in leaders.