PSD2 introduced open banking to Europe, giving consumers and businesses the right to access their payment accounts via third party providers.

Now, the Open Finance Association (OFA) is looking to bring the benefits of open banking to a broader array of financial products.

Backed by a host of leading fintechs, including GoCardless, Volt, Token and Worldpay, the OFA has appointed Nilixa Devlukia, who has held senior roles at the FCA, Obie and EBA, as chair.

The association has set three priorities: enabling consumers and businesses to access their data across all their financial accounts.; developing the adoption of a competitive and convenient instant payment method base on open payments; and promoting a sustainable open finance ecosystem.

Says Devlukia: "Through the promotion of an API-focused agenda in both payments and data, OFA aims to promote a healthy and sustainable fintech ecosystem, in which consumers and businesses all benefit from improved, innovative services."