Open Banking

Open banking is a financial services term as part of financial technology that refers to: The use of open APIs that enable third-party developers to build applications and services around the financial institution. Greater financial transparency options for account holders ranging from open data to private data.

Visa: Embedded Lending Provides Global Tailwind for Consumers and SMBs
Visa: Embedded Lending Provides Global Tailwind for Consumers and SMBs
October 03, 2024  |  Loans

Embedded lending options are proving to be critical lifelines for individuals and the smallest businesses — particularly in an uncertain macro environment marked by relatively...

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Account Verification Is the Only Way to Build Trust in Pay-by-Bank World
Account Verification Is the Only Way to Build Trust in Pay-by-Bank World
October 01, 2024  |  Authentication

The promise of open banking is to foster a range of new products and services as banks link with FinTechs to use customer-permissioned data to...

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Visa’s Tink Debuts Merchant Information for Greater Transaction Visibility
Visa’s Tink Debuts Merchant Information for Greater Transaction Visibility
October 01, 2024  |  VISA

Visa-owned open banking platform Tink wants to give consumers a better view of transactions. The company on Tuesday (Oct. 1) launched “Merchant Information,” a solution...

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Is API the Most Important 3-Letter Word in Global Banking Innovation?
Is API the Most Important 3-Letter Word in Global Banking Innovation?
September 30, 2024  |  Digital Banking

Today’s businesses exist and operate across a connected global landscape. Advances like instant payments and real-time data integration are becoming the norm, which puts pressure...

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Bank-FinTech Collaboration Key to Accelerating Open Banking Adoption
Bank-FinTech Collaboration Key to Accelerating Open Banking Adoption
September 27, 2024  |  Partnerships

Demand for seamless, real-time financial information is driving a shift in banking. This shift, driven by technological advancements and global trends including open banking and...

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CFPB Publishes First Application From Potential Open Banking Standard-Setter
CFPB Publishes First Application From Potential Open Banking Standard-Setter
September 24, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is inviting public comments on the first application from an organization seeking recognition as an open banking standard-setter. The...

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69% of Consumers Prioritize Fraud Protection When Picking a Bank
69% of Consumers Prioritize Fraud Protection When Picking a Bank
September 24, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Banks and financial institutions (FIs) face challenges in balancing the convenience of digital banking with the need for robust security measures. Economic impacts from fraud...

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PNC and Plaid Partner on Secure Sharing of Banking Data
PNC and Plaid Partner on Secure Sharing of Banking Data
September 20, 2024  |  Banking

PNC Financial Services Group and Plaid have partnered to allow the bank’s customers to more securely share their data with third-party financial apps and services....

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84% of Bank Account-to-Account Users Satisfied With Platforms’ Speed and Use
84% of Bank Account-to-Account Users Satisfied With Platforms’ Speed and Use
September 17, 2024  |  Banking

As open banking begins to reshape the financial landscape, the promise of enhanced consumer experiences and innovative services looms large. But a PYMNTS Intelligence report,...

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