👏 Agreed! An important read from Jane Barratt in Open Banker.
A thoughtful and important piece by Jane Barratt of MX on the unintended consequences of arbitrary, time-limited authorization mandates in open banking regulations.
FDATA North America was founded in early 2018 by several financial firms whose technology-based products and services allow consumers and small and medium enterprises (“SME”) to improve their financial wellbeing. As the leading trade association advocating for customer-permissioned access to financial data, FDATA North America’s members include firms with a variety of different business models. Collectively, our members provide millions of US and Canadian consumers and SMEs access to vital financial services and products, either on their own or through partnerships with supervised financial institutions. Regardless of their business model, each FDATA North America member’s product or service shares one fundamental and foundational requisite: the ability of a customer to actively permission access to some component of their own financial data that is held by financial services providers.
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👏 Agreed! An important read from Jane Barratt in Open Banker.
A thoughtful and important piece by Jane Barratt of MX on the unintended consequences of arbitrary, time-limited authorization mandates in open banking regulations.
In partnership with Payments Canada, FDATA North America is excited to support Canada’s journey toward a consumer-driven finance framework! In the latest SUMMIT Series session, Spotlight on Open Banking, FDATA North America’s Executive Director, Steve Boms, joined Ana Badour from FDATA member EQ Bank | Equitable Bank, alongside leaders from Finance Canada and Payments Canada, to discuss the transformative potential of open banking. The panel tackled essential topics, from open banking opportunities and use cases to practical steps for strengthening the payments ecosystem in preparation for this shift. Don’t miss this insightful session!
Canada is officially on the path to a consumer-driven finance framework, paving the way for consumers to securely use data-driven financial services that help them better manage their finances. In the latest installment of The SUMMIT Series, 'Spotlight on open banking', experts Ana Badour of EQ Bank | Equitable Bank, Steve Boms of FDATA North America, Kïrsten F. of Finance Canada / Finances Canada and Ryan Grundy of Payments Canada discuss open banking opportunities, use cases and how the payment ecosystem can get ready for what’s next. Watch the session now: https://lnkd.in/ew_Tq5Yd #PaymentsMatter #FLM2024
Today, FDATA North America submitted further comments to the CFPB, requesting a thorough review of Financial Data Exchange's (FDX) application for recognition as a standard-setting body (SSB). This follows the recent finalization of the Bureau’s Personal Financial Data Rights rulemaking and a legal challenge from the Bank Policy Institute (BPI) regarding the Bureau’s authority. In our comments, we highlighted potential conflicts of interest in FDX’s governance, noting that eight BPI board members also sit on FDX’s board. FDATA also pointed to FDX's previous advocacy for the CFPB to oversee key aspects like API performance metrics, data breach liability, and technical certification standards—areas not covered in the CFPB’s final rule. 👉 Read our release here: https://lnkd.in/e9Pv4MDh
FDATA North America recently shared its support in American Banker for the CFPB’s open banking rule, empowering consumers to control their financial data and select providers that best meet their needs. Steve Boms, as Executive Director, also expressed disappointment about the exclusion of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) data, which limits access for some consumers. We continue to advocate for a more inclusive financial framework that serves all. #OpenBanking #ConsumerRights #Fintech #1033 https://lnkd.in/gNkf4grS
The CFPB’s new Section 1033 rule is a significant advancement in consumer data rights, giving consumers control over their financial data and promoting competition. Steve Boms, Executive Director of FDATA North America, was quoted in Yahoo Finance, emphasizing that “it’s ultimately up to the consumer—not the bank—to decide who can access their data.” FDATA North America supports these regulatory shifts as essential steps toward a consumer-centric financial ecosystem in North America. Learn more about the impact of #OpenBanking and #ConsumerRights. #Fintech #Section1033 https://lnkd.in/g5cTQFRK
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As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalises the long anticipated Personal Financial Data Rights Rule, on the other side of the Atlantic it’s great to see the new legislation that will underpin the Smart Data initiative be introduced into the UK Parliament. FDATA Global FDATA North America FDATA A&NZ FDATA LATAM
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The determination in transforming the US #financial ecosystem with #openbanking is one worthy of rejoice! It has been a long and tough fight, but as the US awaits CFPB's Section 1033, our region director of FDATA North America, Steve Boms, reminds us how important it is to recognize the impact and dedication that has gone into paving its pathway this US Open Banking Week. To more opportunities, access, and privacy 🥂 https://lnkd.in/grA7CBtn
Wishing a happy U.S. open banking week to all who celebrate it. As we await the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's final Section 1033 rule, I can't help but think about all of the many people who have so capably made the case for open banking in the U.S. over the last decade. While I expect we'll all be heads down reading a hefty document over the next few days, I hope that everyone who has been working to inform the CFPB's rulemaking over the last many years will take a moment to reflect on this momentous and important development in the structure of the U.S. consumer financial services marketplace. And a special thanks to some of our FDATA North America OGs! Jane Barratt and MX John Pitts and Plaid Jeff Schulte and Kat Cloud at Envestnet | Yodlee Richard Prior, FDATA Global's CEO Sam Taussig Jason Rosen and Prism Data Brian Costello and Morningstar Bob Pivoris and Intuit Dominique Samson and Flinks
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🇺🇸 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has finalised the Personal Financial Data Rights rule, which it said “moves” the US closer to “a competitive, safe, secure, and reliable” Open Banking ecosystem. "Today’s action will give people more power to get better rates and service on bank accounts, credit cards, and more," said Rohit Chopra, director of the CFPB. But, what does the industry make of the final Personal Financial Data Rights rule? 💬 Read on to find out what Steve Boms of FDATA North America, John Pitts, head of policy at Plaid and Alexandre Gonthier, founder and CEO of Trustly, Inc. (Previously PayWithMyBank) had to say. #openbanking #openfinance #financialservices #datasharing #financialdata #banking #accesstocredit https://lnkd.in/d52zEDi4
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🎉 Congratulations to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (#CFPB) on a milestone achievement: http://spr.ly/6048qtbLG! Today marks a significant step forward as the CFPB announces the final Personal Financial Data Rights Rule, enacting the Dodd-Frank Act Section 1033, also known as #OpenBanking. This rule provides U.S. consumers with the legally-binding right to electronically share their own #FinancialData with third-party #FinancialServices providers of their choice. At #ByAllAccounts, we look forward to continuing to work with the CFPB to expand the scope of this rule to include brokerage, retirement, and annuity accounts. Until then, our mission remains the same—bridging the gap by offering safe and reliable access to the accounts consumers use for investing, funding education, and preparing for retirement. 🔗 Follow FDATA North America for more updates on the future of open finance! #MorningstarWealth #FDATANA #DoddFrank1033 #PersonalFinancialDataRightsRule #ConsumerRights #ThirdParty
A historic day for U.S. consumers and open finance! Today, FDATA North America celebrates the CFPB's final rule implementing Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act, granting millions of Americans a legally binding right to access and share their financial data. This rule empowers consumers to take control of their financial lives, choose providers that best meet their needs, and drive a more transparent, competitive, and consumer-focused financial services marketplace. FDATA's Executive Director, Steve Boms, applauds this critical step, and we look forward to working with the CFPB to expand this framework to include additional accounts over time. 📢 Important Note: We urge the CFPB to include Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) data in future rules, ensuring the benefits of open finance reach lower-income households. Read more from industry leaders like Betterment, Morningstar Wealth Platform, Prism Data, Plaid, MX, Method, and Trustly on this transformational milestone in our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/eiP3fzXS #OpenBanking #Fintech #FinancialInclusion #ConsumerRights #CFPB #Section1033 #FDATANA