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LONDON–One fintech here that plans to partner with a credit union has been selected as a finalist in the government-sponsored “Affordable Credit Challenge,” a £1.5 million challenge that seeks to encourage U.K, fintechs and community lenders to work together in order to access alternatives to high-cost short-term credit.

ARLINGTON, Va.—What are the potential fair lending implications of considering immigration status when evaluating student loan applications?

ST. PAUL, Minn.–The Minnesota Credit Union Network said it is teaming with UCare to educate Minnesotans about the opportunity to open Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) at one of the state’s credit unions.

GLASTONBURY, Conn.–Digital payments company Payrailz said it has changed the name of its recently launched CUSO from CU Payz to CU Railz.

CINCINNATI—Kroger, the nation's largest grocer, is reversing its ban on Visa credit cards that affected a small number of its stores.

NEW YORK—After recently getting into debit cards, Venmo is now enhancing its plastic product—including a 5% cash back offer.

MILWAUKEE – Emergifi has hired Ben Hawley as Lead Cloud Engineer.

ARLINGTON, Texas–Greater Texas FCU has celebrated the opening of a new branch here.

PORTLAND, Ore.--Evergreen Credit Union has hired Cassandra Mooers as Mortgage Loan Originator and Julia Leighton as Membership Development Associate.