Open Banking

Pioneering a New Era in Financial Services 

CONNECT, COLLABORATE, AND COMPETE 

In the rapidly evolving world of finance, Open Banking has emerged as a game-changing force, driving unprecedented levels of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity. As a global leader in professional services, VE3 is uniquely positioned to guide businesses through the complex landscape of Open Banking, enabling them to harness its transformative power and stay ahead of the competition. Our comprehensive approach combines deep industry expertise, state-of-the-art technology solutions, and strategic partnerships to help financial institutions fully capitalise on the opportunities presented by Open Banking, fuel growth, and deliver unparalleled value to their customers. 

Unlocking New Horizons for Financial Empowerment

Enhanced Financial Accessibility

Empower customers by giving them greater control and access to their financial data.

Innovative Financial Capabilities

Fuels innovation by fostering collaboration and competition among financial institutions and third-party providers.

Secure and Regulated Environment

Committed to security to build trust between customers, financial institutions & third-party providers

Unlocking Synergy and Value in the Evolving Financial Ecosystem 

01. Strategy and Market Advisory

VE3 empowers clients to navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape by providing advanced strategic insights and market intelligence. We conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes to formulate bespoke strategies and business models that propel growth, elevate customer experience, and enhance operational efficiency in the open banking ecosystem. 

02. API Partner Identification & Collaboration

VE3 helps clients identify and collaborate with the right API partners to strengthen Open Banking capabilities, expand offerings, and improve ecosystem integration.

03. Innovation & Development

VE3 supports the design and delivery of innovative Open Banking products and services that address evolving consumer and business needs.

04. Data Analytics & Personalization

VE3 enables organisations to leverage Open Banking data through analytics and personalisation to enhance efficiency, customer experience, and revenue generation.

05. Regulations and Compliance

VE3 guides organisations through Open Banking regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance while managing risk and enabling innovation.

06. Operational Efficiency and Cost Management

VE3 improves operational efficiency by streamlining processes, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and enhancing overall performance.

07. Innovation & Collaboration

VE3 supports seamless integration of Open Banking solutions and collaboration across financial ecosystems to drive business value.

08. Platform Modernisation and Digital Transformation

VE3 accelerates digital transformation by modernising Open Banking platforms and enabling scalable, future-ready technology adoption.

09. Assurance and Quality Control

VE3 ensures the quality, performance, and reliability of Open Banking solutions through structured testing and validation.

10. Security and Risk Management

VE3 protects Open Banking environments through robust security strategies that mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and safeguard sensitive data.

Strategic Product Evolution

We help organizations move from ideas to market-ready products by combining deep problem understanding, customer insights, and strong engineering execution.
01. Problem Framing

Core product challenges and opportunities are identified by aligning customer needs, market dynamics, and business objectives to establish a clear execution focus.

02. User Research

Qualitative and quantitative research uncovers user behaviors, expectations, and pain points, ensuring product decisions are grounded in real-world usage patterns.

03. Lean Canvassing

Lean frameworks structure value propositions, target segments, metrics, and differentiation, enabling rapid iteration while reducing delivery and market risks.

04. Product & Portfolio Strategy

Product investments are prioritized by evaluating market potential, strategic relevance, and execution of readiness to maximize return across portfolios.

05. Product Discovery

High-impact opportunities are shaped through assessment of market gaps, technical feasibility, and business viability, supported by defined goals and metrics.

06. Rapid Prototyping

Concepts are converted into testable prototypes to accelerate validation, enable early feedback, and compress time-to-market through iterative learning.

07. Experience Design

Human-centered design principles shape intuitive, scalable experiences across digital touchpoints, balancing usability, performance, and brand alignment.

08. Product Engineering

Robust engineering practices translate concepts into secure, scalable products using modern architectures, tools, and quality-driven delivery models.

09. Technology & Platform Enablement

Technology foundations are modernized to support scalability, security, interoperability, and future product evolution across enterprise environments.

10. Product Performance & Value Measurement

Success metrics and KPIs are defined and tracked to ensure products consistently deliver measurable business value throughout their lifecycle.

Use Cases

Transforming User Understanding and Market Signals Into Real-World Solutions

Account
Aggregation

Unified view of accounts, cards, loans, and investments across multiple institutions.

Personal Financial Management

Budgeting, expense tracking, savings monitoring, & personalized financial insights.

Payment
Services

Secure, compliant, API-driven payments across cards, wallets, and existing payment systems.

SME Banking Solutions

Tailored Open Banking services for SMEs, including financing, account management, and payments.

Regulatory Compliance

Built-in compliance with data security, privacy, and AML requirements.

Automated  Lending

Streamlined loan origination, faster credit decisions, and reduced paperwork.

API Development & Integration

Secure API development enabling seamless data sharing and system interoperability.

Fraud Detection & Prevention

Real-time fraud monitoring using analytics and machine learning.

Customer Onboarding

Automated onboarding through secure data access and verification.

Expertise

Market Infrastructure

  • PSD2, GDPR, and regulatory adherence
  • Identity & Access Management (OAuth 2.0)
  • Secure payment systems (RTGS, ACH)
  • Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs)

API Architecture

  • API strategy and governance
  • API lifecycle management & developer portals
  • Real-time payments and revenue models
  • API testing, monitoring, documentation, and analytics

Strategies and Capabilities

A clear strategy and strong regulatory alignment are essential to succeeding in open banking. The right approach unlocks innovation, enhances customer experiences, and creates new revenue opportunities in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

VE3 helps organisations build cutting-edge open banking strategies backed by deep regulatory expertise. We guide you through complex requirements such as PSD2 and GDPR, ensuring compliance while enabling innovation and sustainable digital transformation.

Our tailored approach delivers a robust open banking foundation aligned to your business goals—unlocking new revenue streams, improving customer experiences, and driving long-term growth.

Frameworks and Standards 

Strategies and Capabilities

Setting the benchmark for secure, customer-centric Open Banking APIs

01. Read/Write API specifications

Detailed technical guidelines for creating and consuming APIs, enabling access to account information and payment initiation services.

02. Security and customer consent management

Ensuring data protection and privacy by implementing robust security measures and obtaining explicit customer consent for data sharing.

03. Customer experience guidelines

Ensuring a consistent and seamless user experience across different banking platforms and third-party services.

04. Ongoing standard evolution and maintenance

Continuous improvement and updates to the Open Banking UK standards to reflect evolving industry needs and regulatory requirements.

05. TPP onboarding and registration

Streamlined processes for third-party providers to register and gain access to the Open Banking ecosystem.

Frameworks and Standards 

Open Banking UK

Enabling pan-European Open Banking through unified PSD2 standards

01. Read/Write API specifications

Detailed technical guidelines for creating and consuming APIs, enabling access to account information and payment initiation services.

02. Security and customer consent management

Ensuring data protection and privacy by implementing robust security measures and obtaining explicit customer consent for data sharing.

03. Customer experience guidelines

Ensuring a consistent and seamless user experience across different banking platforms and third-party services.

04. Ongoing standard evolution and maintenance

Continuous improvement and updates to the Open Banking UK standards to reflect evolving industry needs and regulatory requirements.

05. TPP onboarding and registration

Streamlined processes for third-party providers to register and gain access to the Open Banking ecosystem.

Berlin Group

Enabling pan-European Open Banking through unified PSD2 standards

01. NextGenPSD2 Framework

A comprehensive set of guidelines and API specifications, designed to ensure seamless and secure data sharing between banks and TPPs.

02. API specifications for AIS, PIS, and FCS

Detailed technical specifications for account information, payment initiation, and fund confirmation services.

03. Cross-border interoperability

Facilitating seamless data sharing and collaboration between banks and TPPs across European countries.

04. Multi-factor authentication support

Implementing strong customer authentication methods, including two-factor and risk-based adaptive authentication.

05. PSD2 compliance and RTS alignment

Ensuring compliance with the Revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) and its Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS).

OpenID FAPI (Financial-grade API) 

The security backbone for high-trust Open Banking ecosystems

01. OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect-based security framework

Leveraging widely adopted security standards to ensure robust protection of sensitive financial data.

02. Strong customer authentication and consent management

Implement authentication methods that meet regulatory requirements and obtain customer data sharing consent.

03. Interoperability with other Open Banking standards

Ensuring compatibility and seamless integration with other Open Banking frameworks, such as Open Banking UK and the Berlin Group.

04. Certification program for FAPI-compliant implementations

Providing a means for financial institutions and TPPs to demonstrate their adherence to the FAPI standards and ensure the security of their implementations.

05. Security profiles for read and write access

Defining specific security measures for different types of API access, depending on the data sensitivity and operations involved.

Regulation and Public Policy

Open Banking is transforming financial services by driving innovation, competition, and greater consumer control over data through regulatory change.
VE3 helps financial institutions navigate regulations such as PSD2 and the UK Open Banking Standard, ensuring compliance while unlocking new opportunities for growth and innovation.

Regulatory Compliance

Identify areas of improvement and modernisation to enhance efficiency, scalability, and performance.

Strategic  Advisory

Identify areas of improvement and modernisation to enhance efficiency, scalability, and performance.

Collaborative Partnerships

Identify areas of improvement and modernisation to enhance efficiency, scalability, and performance.

Policy  Advocacy

Identify areas of improvement and modernisation to enhance efficiency, scalability, and performance.

Transform Your Financial Services with Innovative Technology

Integrate cutting-edge technology and data-driven solutions to unlock the full potential of open banking. From API integration and secure data sharing to regulatory compliance and customer-centric solutions, we provide strategic guidance that drives innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth for your business.

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What makes us different?

We are dedicated to offering unwavering assistance, navigating you through every phase of the open banking journey, utilizing our advanced expertise to foster innovation and execution, while guaranteeing ongoing enhancements and professional guidance even after the successful launch. 

Pioneering Leadership

VE3 stands out as an early adopter and thought leader in open banking, driving the industry forward with innovative solutions and best practices.

API Mastery

VE3’s deep API development and management expertise enables us to create seamless, secure, and efficient open banking integrations, distinguishing us from other firms.   

Regulatory Expertise

VE3’s thorough understanding of open banking regulations and compliance requirements ensures clients remain compliant while leveraging new opportunities in the financial ecosystem. 

Customer-Centric Approach

VE3’s commitment to enhancing customer experiences through open banking solutions sets us apart, as we prioritise user needs and satisfaction in our service delivery. 

Unlocking New Horizons for Financial Empowerment

Competitive Differentiation

Smart Lending & Credit Scoring

Real-time transaction processing

Financial ecosystem expansion

Personalized banking solutions

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