Open banking is quietly transforming industries far beyond personal finance apps. Already powering hyper-personalised loyalty programs, smarter KYC, faster SME lending, and real-time accounting, it’s delivering real value across the Nordics and beyond. But the next wave is even more surprising; reshaping recruitment, insurance, treasury management, and more. This article explores both today’s proven applications and tomorrow’s unexpected opportunities, and invites readers to join Sarah Häger’s webinar, Beyond the Obvious: Five Surprising Open Banking Use Cases, for a deeper look.

Identity theft and fraud threats are more sophisticated than ever, but so are the solutions. In this interview, Robert Kotov, Head of Partnerships at iDenfy, explores how the company uses AI, biometrics, and open banking integrations to stay ahead. He highlights how their hybrid human-machine approach improves accuracy and trust, how industry-specific challenges are tackled, and why anticipating fraud’s next evolution is critical. With stories from real-world implementations and a vision for the digital ID future, this is a must-read for anyone serious about security, compliance, and seamless onboarding.

Open Banking is transforming the way businesses approach KYC compliance. By providing real-time financial data through secure APIs, Open Banking augments traditional KYC processes, helping businesses assess risk more accurately, verify the source of funds, and automate compliance workflows. In industries like fintech and crypto, this shift is crucial for reducing fraud, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering a faster, smoother onboarding experience.

In an insightful interview, Antti Harsunen, Country Manager for Signicat in Finland, delves into the company's leadership in digital identity and trust services. With the upcoming eIDAS 2 regulation, Signicat is poised to transform identity verification, offering consumers enhanced security and control over their data. Discover how Signicat’s partnership with Enable Banking and cutting-edge AI solutions are revolutionizing the landscape of secure authentication.