In global news this week, The Bank of London named Tom Wood its next deputy chief executive for the United Kingdom market; Tencent began testing a digital wallet that supports transfers, payments and credit card functions in e-CNY China's central bank digital currency; BNP Paribas invested in a venture capital fund that backs fintechs; Uber's online order and delivery platform expanded its payment acceptance choices to include Rakuten Pay; and more.
Here's what's happening around the world.