The Ozone Layer: November 2024

Welcome to this month's edition of The Ozone Layer! Bringing to you the latest updates from the exciting worlds of open banking and fintech.

EXPERT INSIGHT

Dr. Ruth Wandh?fer on Open Banking in Europe - In our latest Global Voices episode, Dr. Ruth Wandh?fer shares insights from 20+ years in finance, discussing Europe’s open banking journey, PSD3 evolution, and payments trends with Ozone API's Co-CEO Huw Davies . Watch now!

STANDARDS & REGULATION

Fireside Chat: Eyal Sivan and Don Cardinal - In a key moment for U.S. open banking, CFPB finalised the Personal Financial Data Rights rule. Just before, our regional GM Eyal Sivan discussed its impact with FDX’s Don Cardinal . Tune in here.

NEWS?

Ozone API Co-CEO responds to CFPB ruling - The CFPB's new rule to boost U.S. open banking is stirring excitement and pushback. In a recent interview with The Banker , Ozone API's Co-CEO Huw Davies discusses U.S. banks' security concerns, safer standards, and API implementation challenges. Read the full article.

10 Best Fintech companies in the UAE published - We're thrilled that Ozone API is included in the top 10 best Fintech companies in the UAE. The UAE’s fintech sector saw a 92% investment surge, and is a hub for innovation, hosting leaders like Polytrade, NymCard, and Sarwa. See which companies are leading the way.

INDUSTRY INSIGHT

The Open Finance Platforms?- Fresh off the press, Altitude Consulting has just released their fall 2024 edition of the "Guide to the Best Open Finance Platforms". This analysis of global open finance platforms?provides senior leaders in financial institutions with a useful resource to navigate the leading solutions on the market.?Including Ozone API of course. Download the paper here.?

Philippines Hackathon Victory - The Race to the Future: Open Finance PH Hackathon event united innovators to drive financial inclusion in the Philippines. From retirement tools to financial health apps, the Hackathon highlighted open finance’s potential to reshape financial services for a more inclusive future. We look at the stars of the event and why the Hackathon matters. Find out more.

AWARDS

Open Banking Expo Awards Night Success - We're thrilled to announce that our Co-CEO Chris Michael won the?Ted Sidgwick Pioneer Award. Alfiya Khan our Software Engineer, also received the Women in Open Banking: Rising Star award! See all the winners here.?

Signal Awards Winner Announced - We're also thrilled to share that the Mr. Open Banking podcast, hosted by Eyal Sivan , our GM for North America, won a Bronze award in the Money, Finance & Investment category at this years Signal Awards. Find out more.

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