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Green Dot launches new online marketplace

Green Dot, a US-based pro-consumer financial technology innovator, has introduced a new online marketplace, Green Dot Money, which will help low and moderate income consumers connect with third party lenders for getting loans.

China Construction Bank renews deal with PAX for E-payment terminal solutions

PAX Global Technology, a provider of E-payment terminal solutions, has renewed its agreement with China Construction Bank to continue delivering E-payment terminals to the bank and its branches.

RBI reviews shareholder structure in private sector banks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reviewed the extant guidelines on ownership and shareholder structures in private sector banks.

Fiserv launches new financial accounting suite

Financial technology provider Fiserv has launched the Prologue Financials accounting suite to improve accuracy and efficiency of financial accounting processes.

UK, Singapore form first ever ‘fintech bridge’

Britain and Singapore have launched the first fintech bridge that will allow fintech firms and investors in the two countries to access each others’ markets.

Barclays to launch its own contactless payment app

Barclays Bank is set to launch its own mobile payments app for Android phone users in the UK as an Android Pay alternative.

UBS appoints ex-Commerzbank CEO as head of Swiss operations

Swiss banking giant UBS has appointed former Commerzbank CEO Martin Blessing as president of UBS Switzerland, replacing Lukas Gaehwiler.

Cayman Islands to revoke secrecy law

The Cayman Islands government has announced that it will repeal its Confidential Relationships (Preservation) Law, commonly known as the ‘secrecy law’, by September 2016.

VTB concludes Bank of Moscow integration

State-owned Russian lender VTB Bank has completed the integration of Bank of Moscow, which received a $14bn state rescue package in July 2011.

Reserve Bank of Australia hints to cut credit card fees

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has hinted tighter rules to clamp down excessive credit card surcharges.