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8 Countries Embracing Open Finance

Discover how eight countries are progressing beyond open banking into open finance. From Brazil to the UK, explore global adoption trends, regulatory frameworks, and why early adoption opens new opportunities for innovation in financial services.

Shannon Dudley
14, May 2025
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How Open Finance Can Empower Filipinos to Thrive

Discover how open finance in the Philippines can help Filipinos escape the pay-check to pay-check cycle. Learn how data-driven tools can support financial empowerment, access to credit, and long-term stability for families.

Meg Gan-Sohrabi
07, May 2025
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Open Finance: Una oportunidad determinante para Colombia

Colombia se enfrenta a una transformación financiera clave con la transición a open finance. Explora cómo esta evolución impulsará la innovación, la inclusión financiera y el crecimiento económico, ofreciendo nuevas oportunidades para consumidores y empresas, mientras fortalece el ecosistema bancario del país.

Ozone API
17, Apr 2025
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The FCA’s 5-Year Strategy: What It Means for Open Banking in the UK

Discover how the FCA’s new 5-year strategy is shaping the future of open banking and open finance in the UK. Explore their roadmap, priorities, and what it means for consumers, fintechs, and the wider financial ecosystem.

Shannon Dudley
14, Apr 2025
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Financial Inclusion in Africa: Is Open Banking the Answer?

Discover how open banking could help transform financial inclusion in Africa. Explore key developments, challenges, and opportunities driving innovation and economic empowerment.

Shannon Dudley
09, Apr 2025
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Mastering Verification of Payee with Senior Product Manager Ryan Waters

VOP is a new EPC initiative to enhance payment security in the SEPA zone. With the October 2025 deadline approaching, Ryan Waters of Ozone API explains how VOP works and how businesses can stay compliant.

Ozone API
01, Apr 2025
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The Open Finance Opportunity for LATAM Banks: Is Your API Gateway Ready for the Shift?

Latin America’s banking sector is embracing open finance, but a standard API gateway isn’t enough. This article explores the key upgrades banks need for compliance, security, and interoperability.

Ozone API
13, Mar 2025
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Verification Of Payee: A Global Overview

The EU’s new VOP mandate proves that Verification of Payee is gaining traction as regulators push for stronger payment security. We explore how different countries are implementing this fraud-prevention tool.

Shannon Dudley
27, Feb 2025
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Verification Of Payee in the EU: A Guide for Banks & PSPs

Discover how Verification Of Payee (VOP) is transforming EU payments by reducing fraud and misdirected transactions. With the first VOP rulebook in place and an October 2025 compliance deadline, banks and PSPs must act now. Learn how VOP works, why it matters, and how Ozone API can support seamless implementation. Read our guide to stay ahead of regulatory requirements and enhance payment security.

Shannon Dudley
20, Feb 2025