Open banking stories
Global open banking leader, Ozone API, has formed a strategic partnership with Thistle Initiatives to help financial institutions achieve compliance with the forthcoming Third Payment Services Directive (PSD3).
Luke Trayfoot, former PayPal and MangoPay executive, takes on role as Chief Commercial Officer at Brite Payments, heading the effort to expand their real-time bank-to-bank payment solutions across Europe.
Volopa partners with Open Banking API provider, Yapily, aiming to simplify the payment process for finance teams through seamless connectivity using innovative open banking technology.
By incorporating open banking with a customer-centric approach, the payment landscape is rapidly transforming, forcing businesses to adapt or get left behind.
Brite Payments appoints Alexander Kassai as COO & Fredrik Strmqvist as CFO fueling rapid growth in the open banking fintech sector. #BritePayments.
Australian mortgage broking industry pivots towards Open Banking, with the number of brokers using NextGen's solution tripling, amid potential legislative changes.
PPRO has bolstered its leadership, appointing Selene Brett as Chief Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer, and Marc Kuzak and Massimiliano Conte as Legal and Compliance Director respectively to bolster governance.
Banking without borders is pivotal for 40% of UK adults considering relocation abroad amid concerns about financial difficulties.
Liz Oakes, former Mastercard executive and payments industry veteran, joins the board of Mangopay, the payment infrastructure provider, as Non-Executive Director, as the firm embarks on a growth phase across Europe.
Bristol's Moneyhub is ranked among the top 100 'most promising' fintech start-ups globally for 2023 by CBInsights.
The Fintech and Payments Advisory Network (TFPA) has hired a new CEO, COO and Executive Chair to lead its growth journey.
Fime Asia receives Visa accreditation to validate contactless payment terminals, boosts global testing capabilities.
Waave launches Waave Wallet, a novel payment method using biometric security and real-time account transfer; a move to tackle cyber breaches and reduce Australia's AU$3 billion in annual merchant fees.
Westpac partners with NextGen to streamline home loan applications across its brands via Open Banking, marking a significant innovation in Australia's banking sector.
Frollo, Australia's Open Banking service provider, urges a collaborative strategy to enhance the data quality in the nation's Consumer Data Right framework, supporting superior financial outcomes.
Craggle launches AI tool revolutionising home loan refinancing, aims to simplify the process and save Aussies millions annually.
Efficiency and open banking lead 2024 lending trends as lenders target cost reductions, superior customer experiences, and faster approval times, utilising technological prowess and expansive data use.
Waave and Gr4vy partner to introduce the 'Pay by Bank' solution for retail outlets in Australia, providing a safe and secure payment alternative.
Finastra and Tonik strengthen partnership to fast-track deployment of new products and services as digital bank surpasses one million customers.
Akahu and Cogo have partnered to provide banks with carbon emissions insights from transaction data, helping individuals reduce their impact on the planet.