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UK government seeks open banking supplier for Universal Credit

The UK government has begun a procurement process to find an open banking technology supplier for use with its Universal Credit social security payments.

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UK businesses would adopt open banking for security benefits

More than 40% of British businesses are keen to integrate open banking into their operations citing the potential benefits of increased security and fraud prevention, but many are held back by lack of understanding, according to a study from NatWest.

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CFPB to revisit open banking rule

In its latest about-turn under the Trump administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is preparing to reopen its recently finalised open banking rule, according to Bloomberg Law.

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UK FS players agree to fund delivery of commercial VRPs

A group of 31 players in the open banking and payments industries has committed to fund efforts to create a new company that will bid to put Variable Recurring Payments on a viable commercial footing in the UK.

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IFGS 2025: How can the UK become a world leader in fintech?

In two expert panels at IFGS 2025, speakers considered how geopolitical tensions are impacting the global fintech industry, and strategised how the UK can lead the space.

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Smarter, faster, still relevant: Experts weigh future of US payment systems

Nacha’s Smarter Faster Payments conference in New Orleans highlighted the growing momentum behind real-time payments, emphasising their transformative potential across commercial and technological verticals. Yet, amid this digital shift, sessions also acknowledged the enduring relevance of traditional rails like wire transfers, ACH, and even cheques - each facing its own modernisation challenges.

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NextGen Nordics 2025: Live updates from Stockholm

What’s next for Nordic payments? Follow the conversation at NextGen Nordics 2025.

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The 150 leading organisations confirmed to attend NextGen Nordics 2025

The Nordic region has long stood at the forefront of digital payments, open banking, and financial technology. This legacy of innovation continues at full pace with the return of NextGen Nordics, a premier event gathering the most influential players in the financial services ecosystem. Set against the dynamic backdrop of the Nordic fintech scene, the 2025 edition of NextGen Nordics on 29 April 2025 at the Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm, Sweden promises to be the most impactful yet.

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Latin American open finance platform Belvo raises $15m

Mexico City-based open finance API platform Belvo has raised $15 million in a round led by Quona Capital and joined by Citi Ventures.

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Inside the tech behind the transformation: Sponsors announced for NextGen Nordics

Ever wanted to be in the same room as the senior executives leading payments innovation across the Nordics and Europe? NextGen Nordics on 29 April 2025 at the Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm, Sweden, is your chance to hear from the technology vendors that are supporting financial institutions expertly navigate a convoluted web of regulations, at a time when fraud is at an all-time high and consumer experience must be kept front of mind.

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Banked acquires VibePay

Banked has acquired UK-based consumer payments app VibePay, to drive Pay by Bank adoption through consumer and merchant incentives.

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Tackling fraud: Learn how to build smarter defences at NextGen Nordics

As real-time payments gain momentum, financial institutions are faced with attempting to deliver seamless digital payment experiences while also mitigating against sophisticated fraudsters. This year’s NextGen Nordics event at the Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm, Sweden, on 29 April 2025, will spotlight how the industry is redefining fraud prevention in the era of instant payments.

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Plaid raises $575m at $6.1bn valuation

Plaid has raised $575 million in a secondary share sale that sees the open banking platform's valuation drop from $13.4 billion in 2021 to $6.1 billion.

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Experian taps open banking for new Cashflow Score

Experian is embracing open banking with a new product that lets Americans share their transaction data to get a 'Cashflow Score' that firms can use when making credit decisions.

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Tech central to FCA five-year strategy

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority says it will embrace technology as a key tool in its five-year strategy to "support growth and improve lives".

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Exciting lineup revealed: Meet the first 10 speakers for NextGen Nordics

The Nordic payments ecosystem is among the most innovative and forward-thinking in the world. As digital payments continue to evolve and transform the financial landscape, it is crucial to have experts who can guide and shape this transformation. The following individuals — confirmed speakers for NextGen Nordics 2025 at Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm, Sweden, on 29 April 2025 —are recognised leaders in the Nordic payments industry, and their expertise makes them the best speakers on trends within this space.

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The Payments Association releases recommendations for UK growth in 2025 manifesto

The Payments Association has released its Payments Manifesto 2025, which calls for the UK government to implement 66 policies recommended by payments professionals.

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UK government issues tender to bring open banking to Gov.UK Pay

The UK government is inviting bidders for a £49 million contract to embed open banking technology into its Gov.UK Pay payments platform.

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Forbes debuts 18 new firms to Fintech 50 list

Forbes has released its annual Fintech 50 list for the tenth year, highlighting the top growing fintech businesses in the industry.

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NextGen Nordics 2025 agenda to cover DORA, VoP, CBDC, instant payments, fraud, and GenAI

Give the future of payments the green light at the Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm, Sweden on 29 April 2025 where the stage will be set for a transformative shift in financial services. NextGen Nordics will gather core decision-makers, stakeholders, and experts within the payments sector to focus on digital resilience, advanced technologies, regulatory frameworks, and set a course of action for the financial ecosystem of tomorrow.