Armenia, a tech leader since 4000 BC, aims to have 1M citizens using a digital ID by 2026-27. Nerses Yeritsyan, Information Systems Agency of Armenia shares how this national initiative in collaboration with the Armenian Government, & Central Bank, with essential support from UK in Armenia 🇬🇧 is to improve

The cVRP Multilateral Agreement is an industry first - with the UK leading the way! It is vitally important that we have industry engagement on this consultation. This initiative aims to establish a sustainable commercial model — a crucial step necessary before cVRPs are launched

Last year, we launched the Transatlantic Index USA in response to growing global demand from banks and regulators seeking an independent, data-driven analysis of open banking’s trajectory in the United States. With Section 1033 set to reshape the financial landscape, the U.S. –

We’re delighted to share that Helen Child has been selected again as a judge for the Innovate Finance Women in FinTech Powerlist 2025! 🎉 The results will be announced to celebrate International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is #AccelerateAction. The theme calls for urgent

Beyond Compliance: Why Consumer Duty Matters. 🗣"Data is at the core of this - not just to comply with regulation, but to rebalance the asymmetry of information between consumers and providers." - Vaughn Jenkins. The FCA’s Consumer Duty has moved the industry beyond mere

Delighted to share that our January Campfire, ‘How Data Sharing Delivers Better Customer Outcomes’ has become our best-performing Campfire to date - with a staggering 865K impressions! Our expert panel explored how hashtag#AI and hashtag#data are transforming open banking,

🚨 MAKE IT FAIR 🚨 This week, some of the UK’s biggest newspapers took a bold stand against hashtag#AI copyright plans. Their coordinated campaign, featuring striking front-page wraps, calls out the Government’s consultation on potential exemptions that could reshape copyright

🌙 Ramadan Mubarak! As the holy month of Ramadan begins, we extend our warmest wishes to our colleagues, friends, and communities around the world. Ramadan is a time of reflection, gratitude, and unity, reminding us of the power of compassion, generosity, and resilience. May

As International Women's Day approaches, we are proud to celebrate the incredible progress women have made in the financial services industry. From women first being allowed to open their own bank accounts, to founding and running major banks, women have shattered glass ceilings

What Every CEO Needs to Know About Succeeding in the U.S. Open Banking Industry. The U.S. open banking landscape is shifting fast - regulations are evolving, consumer expectations are rising, and the competition is intensifying. For financial institutions, banks, and fintechs

The FCA’s 2025–2030 Strategy lays out a clear direction: a future where open finance unlocks more innovation, more inclusion, and more control for consumers and businesses. With a clear roadmap for the next 5 years, the FCA is doubling down on outcomes that matter — putting

Excited to be back at IFGS 2025 moderating the "Open Banking: From Regulation to Revolution" panel. A panel that gets to the heart of what we do at Open Banking Excellence. It’s the reality we’re building with regulators, innovators, and global changemakers. Looking forward to

Find us tomorrow at #IFGS2025! Don't miss this exciting panel "Open Banking: From Regulation to Revolution", moderated by our CEO ✯ Helen Child ✯ Child from 12:35-13:00 in the Livery Hall. On the panel: Louise Beaumont Mastercard, Charlotte Crosswell OBE Centre for Finance,

"Last year, the UK’s FinTech sector attracted $3.6 billion of investment – more than any other country bar the US." A standout moment at Innovate Finance Global Summit this week was hearing Chancellor Rachel Reeves outline the UK’s bold and future-facing vision for financial

📣 It’s official – The Data (Use and Access) Bill has received Royal Assent and is now The Data (Use and Access) Act 👏👏👏 A milestone moment for the UK, reinforcing HM Treasury’s ambition, as set out in the National Payments Vision, for the UK to be a global leader in open

📣NEW: State of the Nation Report – Digital ID in the UK 🇬🇧 As the UK stands at a crossroads in the development of digital identity and age assurance, OneID’s latest white paper explores the opportunities, risks, and what’s needed to ensure trust, safety, and innovation in both

Last week at the House of Commons, we were proud to support the launch of the report “From Burden to Benefit: Streamlining SME Data Sharing to Unlock Green Finance & Economic Incentives” and the new UK SME Voluntary Emissions Standard – a critical step in reducing the reporting

🇺🇸 Market First, Regulation Later? The American Open Banking Journey. While the U.S. has taken a unique, market-led path to open banking, the story is far from over. Our latest blog, based on field research conducted in collaboration with Oxford University (Future of Finance and