Webinar: How Open Finance Accelerates Digital Innovation
Financial institutions are under increasing pressure to deliver faster, more intuitive and data-driven services in an evolving digital economy.
Open finance is emerging as a critical enabler of that shift and is fast becoming a cornerstone of digital banking, enabling financial institutions to unlock new revenue streams, simplify payments and deliver more personalised customer experiences.
In an upcoming webinar hosted by FinTech Magazine, Mastercard and Citizens Bank will explore how open finance is driving growth, innovation and customer-centric banking experiences
How Financial Services Are Using Open Finance to Accelerate Digital Innovation will take place from 2 June from 4pm BST.
The session will explore real-world applications of open finance, including recurring payments, digital account opening, deposit switching and hyper-personalised services, alongside practical lessons learned from implementation.
Attendees will also gain insight into key trends shaping the open finance landscape in 2026 and beyond.
Meet the speakers
Tim Montgomery, Senior Vice President, Open Finance at Mastercard
Tim leads Mastercard’s Open Finance and Partnerships strategy, driving growth across high-impact market segments including digital payments, online lending and financial platforms.
With extensive experience in digital partnerships and ecosystem development, he plays a key role in advancing the adoption of open finance to empower businesses and consumers.
Kara Zanni, Senior Vice President of Product at Citizens Bank
Kara heads up product teams focused on transforming onboarding and engagement at Citizens.
Specialising in digital transformation, she is dedicated to creating seamless, customer-centric experiences that simplify financial journeys and drive deeper engagement through capabilities such as open finance.
Ella Wilkinson, Director of BizClik Studio at BizClik
Ella is an experienced broadcast editor and event host with nearly a decade of media experience spanning television, visual journalism and live events.
She brings deep expertise in moderating discussions and delivering engaging, insight-led content.
To register for the webinar, click here.
