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From open banking to open finance and beyond: The future of financial data-sharing

The Payments Association

From open banking to open finance and beyond: The future of financial data-sharing March 18 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? The evolution of open banking into open finance, examining regional regulatory approaches and adoption trends. Why is it important?

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Consumers International partners with Mastercard to accelerate equitable global consumer protection in the digital economy

Fintech Finance

The project seeks to establish a new community of stakeholders, including digital financial service providers, regulatory bodies, consumer advocates, and technology companies, to address the increasing complexity of the digital finance ecosystem. They no longer work to inform, protect, and empower consumers effectively.

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American Fintech Council Urges Senate to Pass Credit Access Bill to Expand Use of Alternative Data

The Fintech Times

In the letter, AFC praised the bill for offering a commonsense solution for millions of underserved Americans who manage their money effectively but still struggle to access credit. These individuals are left shut out fromessential opportunities like homeownership, auto loans, and higher education financing.

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How Cryptocurrency is Shaping the Future of Payments in Canada

Clearly Payments

The Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) also applies to cryptocurrency transactions. Focus on Consumer Protection: The government seems more focused on consumer protection and staying informed about the evolving crypto landscape.

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More Than Half the Fintech Industry Seeing Growth from Strong Consumer Demand

Fintech News

World Economic Forum and the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance The Driving Forces Behind Fintech Industry Rise Central to the fintech narrative is the remarkable surge in consumer demand for digital financial services. However, the fintech sector’s journey is not without its challenges.

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Fintech Review: A Guide

Fintech Review

Over the years, weve covered a broad range of fintech topics from digital banking to decentralised finance , regtech , green fintech , and more. It represents a shift in mindset: finance as a service, not a place. This convergence blurs the line between fintech and traditional finance. Essential for open banking.

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American Fintech Council Calls for Treasury to Back Innovation by Enhancing Regulatory AI Clarity

The Fintech Times

Through this, it hopes to help foster the responsible adoption of AI technology in the financial services sector, including technologies that reduce human biases and increase access to financial services for historically underserved communities, as well as improve the resilience of the financial services industry.