Open banking: a year of progress
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the FCA discusses the growth of open banking in the UK, including the rise of variable recurring payments. This is relevant for banking, payments, and fintech firms that are involved in or impacted by open banking initiatives.
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What the FCA said
Open banking in the UK is growing rapidly. Latest industry figures show there are more than 16 million users now benefiting from the service. The number of open banking payments has soared by 53% year on year, reflecting a significant shift in how consumers and businesses manage their finances.See the API performance…
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Context
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) — UK financial services regulator. We track 425 updates from them.
Financial services regulation in the UK, primarily overseen by the FCA and PRA. Browse all United Kingdom updates.
This update is classified under Consumer Protection / Conduct, Technology & Cyber, Banking & Credit and Payments & E-Money.