How can open banking get ahead in 2022?
A look at what the financial services industry needs to consider to accelerate the adoption of open banking.
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Open Banking Expo’s CBDC conference to return for a second year
The virtual conference will be held on 10 March 2022.
Open Banking Implementation Entity appoints first CEO
Henk Van Hulle joins from the Post Office “to provide strategic, financial, and operational leadership”.
UK credit card Keebo launches for “credit invisibles” in “passion economy”
Keebo tackles financial exclusion in the “passion economy” – an economy built around “creators with a purpose”.
Banking Tech Awards 2021 Winner: Snoop – Best Open Banking Solution
What’s next for the award-winning app that helps people “live smarter”.
Lean Technologies lands $33m funding to build infrastructure for fintech in the Middle East
The Series A funding round was led by Sequoia Capital India.
Open banking fintech Plaid acquires ID verification platform Cognito
The acquisition completes the customer onboarding experience, says Plaid CEO.
Open banking – a new stage in financial inclusion
Open banking is getting more mature day by day, and it keeps financial inclusion among its top priorities.
How US banks can benefit by embracing open banking
President Biden recently announced plans to promote new rules to foster open banking in the US.
How does the open banking initiative turn into a revolution?
For open banking to really flourish, it must address issues relating to consumer awareness.
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What can hospitality firms do to mitigate the effects of PSD2?
The positive expectation around PSD2 has unfortunately, in certain quarters, led to some disappointment and confusion.
2022: A tipping point for fintech
2022 is set to be a blockbuster year for fintech, with a number of key themes driving the industry’s growth.
Can open banking make BNPL more sustainable?
Could open banking be the missing piece to help BNPL mature into its next phase?
Dear Luc: What fintech trends should I prepare to see in 2022?
Four trends that FinTech Futures’ Agony Uncle predicts will occur in 2022.
NatWest and TrueLayer conduct first series of variable recurring payment transactions
NatWest is the first of the nine largest UK banks to conduct VRP transactions in a live environment.
CBI: Collaborative open finance ecosystems for a market success story
80% of the Italian banking market (around 300 PSPs) has adopted CBI Globe to meet the requirements of the PSD2.
APIs, open banking and the changing face of financial services
The pandemic played a substantial role in boosting the adoption of open banking and APIs.
Batelco and i2c to launch Bahrain’s first open banking super app, Beyon Money
Beyon Money has recently secured a “first of its kind” open banking licence.
The path forward for open banking payments
At a time when banks have lost ground in the market, open banking payments provide an opportunity to respond.
Landsbankinn prepares for PSD2 with Salt Edge
Iceland’s largest bank will utilise Salt Edge’s international experience and compliance solution.
What is the next stage of open banking and how do we get there?
While many people speculate on the future of open banking, let’s look at where the industry is going next.
Finnovex West Africa: A timely discourse on leveraging technologies for accelerated financial inclusion
The Finnovex West Africa summit took place between 26 – 27 October 2021.
Flinks and National Bank of Canada launch open banking solution
The launch comes amid frustration at the slow pace of open banking in Canada.
Open Banking Exchange Asia formed to further open banking in APAC region
Open Banking Exchange is teaming up with Brankas to provide expertise and collaboration.
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Congratulations to this year’s Banking Tech Awards winners!
The ceremony took place on 24 November at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
Three roads to banking platforms
Banks must move quickly – the first mover is best positioned to win in a business where the winner takes all.
Suits Me moves from Contis to PPS for BaaS
The UK alternative lender is expanding its services using the new platform.
London BNPL firm Zilch worth more than $2bn following $110m Series C
The company plans a hiring spree in Miami, where its US headquarters are located.
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Open banking’s failure
The impact of open banking is on the scale of the industrial revolution. It just needs time to fully play out.
BBVA enters open finance partnership with Italy’s Sella
The European multinationals will utilise open banking platform Fabrick.
Paving the way for the open finance revolution
There are still significant obstacles hindering widespread open banking implementation.
PayTech Awards 2022 now open for nominations
Nominations close 11 March 2022, with winners revealed at a ceremony on 1 July 2022.
Nymbus to power core banking at US community lender PeoplesBank
Both parties have expanded a partnership following the launch of a digital bank last year.
Updraft secures £72m investment in NatWest-led funding round
The financial wellness platform hopes to wean users away from high-interest borrowing.
Industry outlook report: Joining the great race
How financial institutions are transforming operations to secure their place in the future of the banking ecosystem.
Accelerating financial inclusion in the era of digitisation
Finnovex West Africa takes place virtually between 26-27 October 2021.
