The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced a major new partnership and the launch of two TechSprints to fast-track the UK’s transition towards open finance, marking a significant step in its commitment to drive digital innovation across financial services. The initiative follows the FCA’s January letter to the Prime Minister, in which it pledged to use its powers to accelerate open finance and explore its potential benefits, particularly in supporting small and mediu

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