Open Banking

02 Jun 25 @ 11:39

As the industry gears up for the biggest payments event in the European region, we reflect that the global payments ecosystem is undergoing a radical transformation in 2025, as both... read more

29 May 25 @ 11:04

Despite years of regulatory support, industry optimism, and substantial investment, Open Banking in the UK has yet to fulfil its original promise of transforming the payments landscape. New data reveals... read more

27 May 25 @ 12:15

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking steps to dismantle one of the cornerstone policies of the Biden-era financial reform agenda: the 1033 Open Banking rule. In a... read more

19 May 25 @ 14:52

The US’ long-awaited Open Banking framework may be headed back to the drawing board, as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) considers revoking or reworking its newly finalised rule under... read more

16 May 25 @ 12:35

Despite the UK’s early leadership in real-time payment infrastructure, A2A payments (account-to-account) have failed to gain traction for everyday consumer purchases. While peer-to-peer (P2P) bank transfers are now a mainstay... read more

15 May 25 @ 13:30

In a landmark development for European payments, CaixaBank and BBVA have successfully executed the region’s first live Request to Pay (RTP) transactions between banks. Conducted in collaboration with Iberpay, the... read more

13 May 25 @ 11:59

Open Banking in the UK has crossed a major milestone. As of March 2025, 13.3 million individuals and small businesses are actively engaging with Open Banking services — up 40%... read more

06 May 25 @ 13:12

In a major step forward for the UK’s Open Banking ecosystem, a consortium of 31 major players spanning fintechs, incumbent banks and payment platforms has committed funding to establish a... read more

29 Apr 25 @ 15:49

As 2025 unfolds, a growing number of merchants and consumers are embracing “Pay by Bank” — a payment method allowing users to pay directly from their bank accounts, bypassing traditional... read more

01 Apr 25 @ 16:34

In a world where geopolitical tensions increasingly threaten financial flows, the integrity of national payment infrastructure has taken on new strategic urgency. The recent US sanctions on Russia’s Banks and... read more

24 Mar 25 @ 18:32

Open Banking is helping transform financial services by fostering a dynamic ecosystem in which banks, fintechs and third-party providers collaborate to deliver more personalised, accessible and innovative financial products. But... read more

18 Feb 25 @ 17:21

Since its introduction in 2018 by the UK, European Union and Mexico, Open Banking has grown into a powerful force for financial innovation. Today, countries like Brazil, India and South... read more