Open Banking Exchange was founded by Konsentus following the success of Open Banking Europe, an initiative by the European Banking Association. OBE is known for guiding central banks, regulatory authorities, and regional communities from initial research through to the implementation and operation of Open Banking and Open Finance ecosystems globally.

Country offices in 

Europe (served from France and Portugal), UK, South America, Middle East, and Asia

Founder(s)

The European Payments Industry 

Number of employees

11-50

Member of industry association and/or initiatives

• European Telecom Standards Institution (ETSI)

• EPC SPAA Interest Group

• EPC SRTP API Working Group

• European Banking Association (EBA)

• EBA Open Banking Working Group

• European TTP Association

• Colombia Fintech

• Ukrainian Association of FinTech and Innovation Companies (UAFIC)

• EMA

• 33Report.eu

• Association of Finance and Investment companies (AFIC)

• Fintech Mexico

• Adofintech

• Open Banking Expo

Core solution

What are the company’s core solutions?

Open Banking Advisory and Consulting Services, The OBE Regional Membership Programme

How it works 

OBE collaborates with central banks, regulators, and market participants to set out national and local commitments and goals. OBE’s subject matter experts identify and discuss emerging issues and raise awareness of best practices with our regional members.

What problem does the company solve?

OBE leverages the wealth of experience and past achievements of Open Banking Europe. By taking best practices and learnings from different jurisdictions and applying them to similar ecosystems, OBE helps guide and shape the development of Open Banking and Open Finance communities around the world.

Industries / target markets 

Regulators, financial institutions, fintechs, and service providers

Geographical coverage (operational area)

Global

Business model

Pricing model 

Member fees and consultancy fees

Revenue streams 

Country-based membership programmes, regulatory consultancy

Business strategy resources 

OBE has developed a number of frameworks that allow comparisons across national Open Finance implementations and the implementation of trust frameworks and standards where none exist.

Future developments 

Open Banking Exchange leads the development of services and standards across the financial services ecosystem.

Customers / Case studies

Key customers 

Leading financial institutions from across the globe. For further information contact membership@openbanking.exchange

Case studies 

www.openbanking.exchange