Posts Tagged ‘Government’
Open Banking Limited strengthens board with appointment of John Glen MP
Open Banking Limited (OBL) has appointed the Rt Hon John Glen MP to its board as an independent non-executive director.
Read MoreFCA announces commercial VRP scheme to get underway in 2025
The UK Payments Initiative is formed by 31 firms to enable variable recurring payments and will be set up before the end of this year.
Read MoreOpen Banking Expo wins at Indy Awards for Best 365 Community 2025
The Best 365 Community category celebrates the organisers who support their event’s community 365 days of the year.
Read MoreSamantha Seaton appointed co-chair of Smart Data Council
The government has appointed Samantha Seaton as the new co-chair of the Smart Data Council. The former Moneyhub chief executive officer will work alongside minister Liz Lloyd to drive forward the UK’s Smart Data agenda.
Read MoreInsight: It’s time to unlock the Smart Data dividend – with urgency and direction
Jonathan Ashworth, advisory board member at the Smart Data Group, explains what Smart Data can do for both the UK economy and for consumers.
Read MoreSmart Data Accelerator unveiled alongside ‘new model’ for UK retail payments
In its Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy, the government announced plans for a Smart Data “Accelerator” and the establishment of an “innovative new model” to design and deliver the next generation of retail payments infrastructure.
Read MoreHome Affairs Committee opens inquiry into forms of digital ID as Data Bill passes
The Home Affairs Committee’s inquiry into digital will explore privacy and security concerns, while this week, the Data Use and Access Bill was passed.
Read MoreSmart Data Challenge Prize finalists revealed
Each team will be awarded £50,000 and a tailored package of non-financial support to test and develop their solution in a bespoke, secure Smart Data Sandbox.
Read MoreDavid Geale made permanent managing director of PSR
He will be responsible for helping to deliver the National Payments Vision, and for progressing the FCA’s work on Open Banking.
Read MoreInnovate Finance calls on government to create National Anti Fraud Centre
The industry body for UK fintech has released a new anti-fraud strategy that sets out how to harness technology via data sharing to improve collaboration.
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