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TD Bank unveils Black Entrepreneur Credit Access program

The program will provide Black-led businesses with dedicated support and financing, addressing the “obstacles” Black entrepreneurs typically face.

UAE’s central bank to issue CBDC and launch instant payments platform

The implementation of new digital payment infrastructure and services is the first stage of a new Financial Infrastructure Transformation Programme.

Credit card application fraud in UK hits record level in 2022

New data from Experian also showed a “striking” rise in first-party fraud in the UK.

Fintech Omnio secures €9m of equity funding

Omnio, which is targeting a €12 million fundraise, will use the working capital to complete its upcoming merger with Nordiska and Swiss Bankers, and a market listing.

Payit by NatWest’s new ‘Reusable Links’ feature used for corporate giving

CMS has become the first business to adopt the new feature by NatWest’s Payit to enable digital collection of charitable donations.

Uber partners with HSBC in Egypt to launch Flexpay for drivers

The financially-inclusive digital payments solution enables on-demand cashouts into mobile wallets.

US fraud prevention platform Alloy establishes UK presence

The fintech’s new London office marks its physical site outside the US, as it eyes further global expansion.

Canadian small business owners say Open Banking framework should take their ‘needs’ into account

Research by Mastercard Canada found that the majority of small business owners already use digital financial tools, with security a high priority.

Neobank Lunar secures €35m in new capital

The Nordic fintech will use the capital injection to offer new digital banking solutions to customers.

FinTech Australia, FDATA ANZ write to ACCC about CDR rules ‘breach’ by ING and call for action

In a joint statement, the organisations have raised “serious concerns” about the bank’s decision to transition to a new Consumer Data Right solution, but ING said its update will “ultimately enhance the Open Banking experience”.