, which make third-party integrations more straightforward, unlocking a series of potential use cases.
Now, these players are increasingly perceiving open banking as an opportunity for growth. While 52% of UK FIs saw open banking as an opportunity in 2019, 66.7% do so now, which is almost 10% higher than the European average.
. UK FIs have increased their spend on open banking initiatives than any other European nation in 2020, compared with 2019. Additionally, 33.3% indicated they'll seek to partner with a fintech as part of their open banking strategy in the next 12 months — the second most of its European counterparts. The combination of these factors presents a golden partnership opportunity for fintechs.