Working together to accelerate Smart Data in the UK
Following the recent publication in the UK of the Smart Data Strategy 2035 and the Open Finance Roadmap, Charlotte Crosswell, executive chair of Raidiam, and Colin Payne, head of innovation at the Financial Conduct Authority, join the podcast to discuss Smart Data Sprints and global learnings. They tell host Ellie Duncan how Raidiam and the FCA have been working together on the Smart Data Accelerator and reveal the key outcomes from the regulator’s Sprints. They also reveal the lessons the FCA is taking from other markets and how this is shaping its approach to Open Finance, and explain what’s next for Smart Data in the UK.
Charlotte Crosswell
Charlotte Crosswell
Executive Chair RaidiamCharlotte has been involved in capital markets, fintech and technology throughout her career – as CEO, Chair, Board Advisor and Non-Executive Director. Prior to CFIT, Charlotte was Chair and Trustee of Open Banking and was also CEO of the fintech industry body, Innovate Finance. In this role, she supported the work of Sir Ron Kalifa in delivering the strategic fintech review (“The Kalifa Review”). She works closely with entrepreneurs, financial services firms, academia, government and regulators on fintech advocacy and strategy. Charlotte received an OBE for her contribution to financial services in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2021. She believes firmly in a diversity and innovation-first approach.
Colin Payne
Colin Payne
Head of Innovation FCA
Ellie Duncan
Ellie Duncan
Head of Content Open Banking ExpoFormer Financial Times Group journalist Ellie Duncan has a decade of experience across financial services. While arguably best-known for her asset management work, she has also covered open banking, credit, private equity and entrepreneurship.
