Industry news
The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) has announced new funding commitments from both HM Treasury and NatWest Group.
CGI has entered into a strategic partnership with Caspian One Open Data to help Canadian credit unions prepare for Open Banking implementation.
Tamara, a leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider in Saudi Arabia, has partnered with Lean Technologies to enhance credit decisioning and expand access to responsible credit for the modern workforce.
Mastercard is strengthening its collaboration with Dutch social impact platform Dappre, taking the next step in using Open Finance to turn everyday payments into meaningful, structural and measurable local support for clubs, associations, foundations, and charities.
The UK’s payments sector is to be equipped for the future of rapid financial innovation through a new package announced during Fintech Week in London.
Senior leaders from National Bank of Canada, ATB Financial, RBC and Meridian Credit Union examined whether the country is ready to unlock the broader potential of Open Finance.
Dan Broten, senior vice president and head of EQ Bank, set out how Canada can deliver Consumer-Driven Banking with urgency and confidence.
Financial Data Exchange’s new initiative aims to promote safety and innovation when AI agents are used by consumers and companies to transmit sensitive financial account data.
At Open Banking Expo Canada 2026, senior leaders at MX, TSB and Open Finance Brasil discussed the shift beyond financial services toward a broader Smart Data economy.
The regulator will prioritise “high-impact” use cases which can deliver benefits most quickly, with a regulatory framework in place by the end of 2027.
