What is Open Banking?

What is Open Banking?

Open banking refers to an emerging idea in the financial services and fintech which stipulates that banks should allow third party companies to build applications and services using shared bank data. Its benefits include new revenue streams, improved customer experience, and can enable financial inclusion. 
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