UK shoppers are putting security first when buying online - with new research conducted by Pay with Bank Transfer, powered by American Express, finding that over three quarters (76%) of consumers have security front of mind for every purchase they make. 

Canada’s Consumer-Driven Banking framework has entered its next phase and 2026 will be a defining year.

Following the Federal government’s commitment in Budget 2025 to complete the Consumer-Driven Banking Act and move oversight to the Bank of Canada, Open Banking Expo Canada is where the ecosystem will gather to discuss implementation, oversight, and opportunity.

Open Banking Expo has announced the first set of trailblazers joining the speaker line-up at Open Banking Expo Canada on March 5, 2026, and confirmed that Symcor will return as headline partner for the second consecutive year.

Basware, a global leader in Invoice Lifecycle Management, has acquired Redmap, a leading Australian provider of Accounts Payable (AP) automation software. Together, Basware and Redmap will deliver a portfolio of AI-driven solutions to middle market and enterprise companies, empowering them to manage the entire invoice lifecycle.

Coinbase, the most trusted place for trading crypto, and PPRO, the leading local payments platform, have announced a partnership to bring BLIK payments to Coinbase. BLIK is actively used by 20 million people in Poland and is the most popular mobile payment method in the country. The move will provide a new, easy-to-use payment option that allows users to purchase crypto on Coinbase using Polish złoty (PLN) for the first time.

Clear Junction, the global provider of cross-border payments and banking services infrastructure for regulated financial institutions, has today launched a major new whitepaper, ‘Value in Transition: Navigating the Evolution of Money, Payments and Digital Finance’. 

Worldpay®, a global leader in payment technology, has established a strategic collaboration with ekko, a sustainability innovator, to help merchants advance their sustainability goals – starting with practical initiatives that resonate with consumers. Through this shared initiative, merchants can show customers the carbon footprint of their purchase and offer the option to add a small charitable donation at checkout, transforming everyday transactions into opportunities for positive impact.

Mastercard and LoanPro today announced a new strategic partnership to launch Loan on Card, a solution designed to enable lenders to deliver loans to approved consumer and small business borrowers through virtual and physical card-based experiences. Set to launch in 2026, Loan on Card will provide borrowers with instant access to funds that can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted.