Industry news
At Open Banking Expo Canada 2026, speakers from Citi, Wealthsimple and Lazer Technologies explored what it will take to move beyond data access and enable real-time, consumer-driven payments at scale.
KPMG established an Industry Evaluation Panel of industry participants whose role was to provide an “expert, evidence‑based assessment” of the proposals put forward by Open Banking Limited and Smart Data Group.
C&R Software has announced a partnership with AperiData to deliver real-time financial insight directly into the collections lifecycle.
The Financial Data and Technology Association emphasized the need for a “coordinated, technology-forward approach” that distinguishes fraud from legitimate, consumer-permissioned financial activity.
At Open Banking Expo Canada, representatives from MX, FDATA, Wealthsimple and Borrowell examined what it will take to build a system that is trusted by consumers and viable for the organisations participating in it.
Through the partnership, Bloxley will integrate Equals Money’s multi-currency account capabilities, international payment rails, and enterprise-grade security features into its platform.
As Canada moves closer to implementing Consumer-Driven Banking, attention is turning to whether organisations are truly prepared for what comes next.
Token.io has been elected to serve a co-leadership role in the ETPPA Germany: a newly formed national chapter of the European Third Party Providers Association (ETPPA) dedicated to advancing Open Banking and Open Finance across the German market.
The Open Banking Expo Awards 2026 recognise real-world delivery across Open Banking and Open Finance.
The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) has announced new funding commitments from both HM Treasury and NatWest Group.
