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The Great API Debate: Should Banks Charge for Access? 

Mary talks with Huw Davies, co-founder and chief executive at open finance company Ozone API, about what this shift could mean for banks, fintech firms and the rest of the industry. From pricing models to global lessons, Huw weighs into the money, the timing and the soap opera of U.S. banking regulation. Plus, they explore…

10, Sep 2025
Building the Blueprint for Global Open Banking w/ Chris Michael, Co-CEO of Ozone API

In this episode, Chris shares the journey from engineering and digital marketing to shaping global financial standards, how Ozone grew from a proof of concept into a trusted partner for 100+ institutions, and his vision for the future of open finance.

21, Aug 2025
Why Workplace Policies Need a Rethink

Katie Hayes, Head of Marketing at Ozone API, shares a deeply insightful and personal perspective on everything from building a diverse global team to advocating for better parental policies at work. With experience across agencies, startups, scaleups, non-profits, and large organisations, Katie brings a rich understanding of the many shapes that inclusion, and exclusion, can take.

08, Jul 2025
Industry coalition pushes digital IDs, Phase 2 of Saudi open banking, new Singapore anti-fraud powers

Join hosts Kate Moody and Dave Morris, along with guests Ezechi Britton (CEO of the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology), Becky O’Connor (Director of Public Affairs at PensionBee) and Chris Michael (Co-founder and CEO at Ozone API) discuss the biggest fintech and financial services news of the week.

18, Oct 2024
Mr. Open Banking

The Mr. Open Banking podcast, hosted by Eyal Sivan Ozone API’s GM for North America, aims to chart the course of the open banking movement.

06, Sep 2024
EMPOWERING FINTECH INCLUSION: CLAIRE SEYDOUX ON CAREERS AND DIVERSITY

Claire Seydoux, Client Success Lead at Ozone API, shares her extensive career journey, her transition from a large corporation to a smaller fintech company, and her passionate advocacy for inclusion in the workplace.

06, Sep 2024
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Awards

Ozone API won the award for Open Banking System Excellence of the year at the Fintech Awards London

“UK fintech is central to the innovation strength of our key growth sectors. These awards are crucial in shining a light on the initiatives, leaders and organisations at the vanguard of fintech excellence from open finance and regtech to AI and tackling economic crime. My mayoral theme, Growth Unleashed, looks to champion such work and drive them forward as we pursue economic growth in every corner of the country.” – Alastair King, Lord Mayor of London

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Ozone API won the Made in the UK, Sold to the World award for Financial Services & FinTech

 

“The innovation and entrepreneurship shown by the businesses entering the Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards demonstrate the best of British business. When small businesses export, the whole economy benefits. By celebrating the outstanding international trade achievements of UK SMEs, we hope to encourage more businesses to get on the exporting ladder and take the best of Britain to markets around the world.” – Gareth Thomas, Minister for Services, Small Businesses and Exports

Ozone API has been selected for the 2025 Breakthrough Culture Awards!

This award recognises the best workplaces in the UK — the ones that are truly people-first, progressive, and committed to building a culture where teams can thrive. We’re incredibly proud to be on that list!

We’re thrilled to announce that we won ‘Best International Fintech In India’ at the India Fintech Awards.

“To win this award amidst such remarkable competition is a testament to the impact of what we have built and continue to build at Ozone API. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to powering open finance and delivering transformative solutions for global markets. We are deeply grateful for this acknowledgment and excited for the opportunities ahead.” – Nihal Abughattas, Ozone API GM for Middle East and Africa

The Ted Sidgwick Pioneer Award  – Chris Michael, Open Banking Expo Awards 2024

“Chris is recognised as a global expert in standards and a pioneer in every sense of the word. His work has had a profound worldwide impact, significantly advancing standards in payment initiation and enabling embedded finance.” – OBE Awards 2024 Judge

Women in Open Banking: Rising Star Award – Alfiya Khan, Open Banking Expo Awards 2024

“A deserving winner—Alfiya has had a major impact across the organisation, and puts up her hand for many internal initiatives. Clearly, she is an incredible asset to Ozone API and has a great career ahead of her.” – OBE Awards Judge

We’re honoured to start 2024 by being recognised as the ‘Best Open Banking API’ by FinTech Breakthrough.

This award is a testament to the dedication and innovation of our team in creating a robust and versatile platform that empowers financial institutions to unlock the power of open banking.

 

2023: Startup of the Year at the UK FinTech Awards.

2021: Best Sandbox Award, Open Banking Expo Awards

2021: Most Innovative Open Banking Technology Provider Award, Fintech Awards

2021: Open Banking Hero – Chris Michael, FDATA Global Open Finance Awards

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