Tagged: open banking

November 18, 2025 @ 10:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) has reportedly finalized agreements that will make sure it will get paid by the fintechs that are responsible for almost all the data requests issued by third-party applications being connected to customer banking accounts. This, according to an update from CNBC. JPMorgan… Read More

November 6, 2025 @ 1:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Canadian Government has released its budget for the year 2025. The budget primarily centers on several major themes, such as: shifting from reliance to resilience, adequately protecting Canada’s sovereignty as well as security, and building a stronger Canadian economy. The budget confirms the importance… Read More

October 24, 2025 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Clay, an AI-powered credit and debit-as-a-service company, selected bank payment Fintech GoCardless in order to simplify its payments.  Clay now uses GoCardless to unify its payment process onto a scalable platform, leveraging GoCardless’ Direct Debit capability to collect repayments and Outbound Payments, the fintech’s disbursement… Read More

October 19, 2025 @ 6:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech Plaid noted that the data that makes up a consumer’s complete financial picture is more complex than it has ever been before. According to a blog post from Plaid, income is now more variable, expenses tend to fluctuate, and financial activity is spread across… Read More

October 8, 2025 @ 12:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Trustly, a Pay by Bank service, announced a partnership with Acres Manufacturing Company. This partnership includes implementing Trustly Scan & Pay, a “holistic” cashless gaming execution powered by Trustly’s Open Banking Payments, with Acres’ Universal Payment Adapter, allowing for instant funding to any gamine machine…. Read More

October 8, 2025 @ 9:39 am By Press Release  |  

Join us for a virtual Open Banking Town Hall. Open banking powers consumers’ right to connect their bank accounts to the financial apps they choose. A select group of America’s biggest banks wants to shut this down and impose huge fees. On Thursday, October 9, at 2:00 pm… Read More

October 8, 2025 @ 1:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

vobapay, the technology partner for payment solutions with a cooperative background, and Mastercard (NYSE: MA)  are entering into a strategic partnership. As part of their latest cooperation, vobapay will aim to integrate Mastercard’s Open Banking tech into its platform. This will reportedly allows companies that… Read More

October 4, 2025 @ 2:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MoneyGram, a global payments network for consumers, businesses and communities, and Plaid, the data network powering the fintech tools people rely on to lead a healthier financial life, announced the expansion of their pay-by-bank partnership to Europe. After its U.S. launch, the recently announced integration… Read More

September 27, 2025 @ 9:18 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Digital gift cards are upending traditional approaches to incentives and rewards, even creating exciting new use cases. And while Tillo isn’t a household name in the space, it powers many of these transformative experiences through a plug-and-go API that connects to more than 3,000 global… Read More

September 27, 2025 @ 9:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As the supporter of Latin America’s leading economic contributor, the Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) is charting a transformative course for the financial sector in the South American nation of Brazil. Recent announcements underscore this evolution: a reflective celebration of five years of Open Finance… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 4:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US based neobank Dave Inc. has issued a statement of support for the recent extension of the data access agreement between Plaid and JPMorgan Chase. Announced on September 16, 2025, Dave’s press release underscores that this development poses no disruption to its longstanding partnership with… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 11:22 am By JD Alois  |  

ClearScore, a Fintech that helps lenders manage volume and risk, is reporting a full-year profit of £18.8 million for fiscal year 2024. In 2023, ClearScore generated £6.4 million in profit. Top line revenue rose 17% to £89.7 million, with annualized revenue said to be pacing… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 5:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier today, an update from Open Banking Limited (OBL) reported that open banking in the UK has topped 15 million users, including individuals and businesses, as of July 2025. This represents a 50% increase from the 10 million users recorded just a year prior, highlighting the… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 10:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent milestone for the UK’s financial sector, open banking has reached over 15 million users, encompassing both individuals and businesses, as of July 2025. This figure, equivalent to nearly one in three UK adults, reflects a remarkable growth trajectory since the technology’s introduction… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V) has made the significant decision to shutter its U.S. open banking unit, as reported by Bloomberg. The move comes as the open banking ecosystem in the United States faces mounting challenges, including regulatory ambiguity and evolving strategies by banks to monetize customer… Read More

August 21, 2025 @ 3:40 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking feedback on reopened rulemaking under Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act. This has to do with personal financial data generated by a user and who controls this information, and the potential for fees charged by a financial… Read More

August 15, 2025 @ 2:54 pm By JD Alois  |  

Big banks are quivering in their boots as a push for more defined rules for Open Banking may enable more competition from innovative financial services firms. Several banks have announced that they will charge fees for data gleaned from their operations and leveraged by many… Read More

August 14, 2025 @ 9:15 am By JD Alois  |  

Open banking (or Open Finance) is a global concept that states financial data generated by users should be transferable if the customer or business approves. In other words, the user owns the data and not the bank. In the UK, this is mandated, making it… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech Plaid continues to focus on setting the standard for secure, efficient, solutions that empower businesses and consumers. With recent updates announced during this past month, Plaid has introduced tools to tackle fraud and streamline financial operations. These advancements, including the launch of Plaid Protect… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 12:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

Lean Technologies has gained in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE. Lean is a financial infrastructure firm enabling payments and data for businesses.  Founded in 2019, Lean reports supporting over 300 companies and has processed more than $2 billion in transaction volume through… Read More