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Thoughts on the future of Open Data, from the people and teams creating it.
Open Banking in Australia 2026: What's Changed and What's Coming Next
Open banking in Australia in 2026: CDR expansion to non-bank lenders, action initiation, screen scraping ban, energy data, and what businesses should prepare for.
Coco Armstrong
19 Jan 2026 8 min read
BNPL Under CDR: What Buy Now Pay Later Providers Need to Know
How CDR obligations apply to BNPL providers in Australia. Covers covered products, compliance timeline, data sharing requirements, and preparation for July 2026.
Coco Armstrong
14 Jan 2026 6 min read
Open Energy Data Under CDR: What Developers and Product Teams Need to Know
A guide to building with open energy data under Australia's CDR. Covers data types, API access, consent flows, use cases, and integration patterns for developers.
Coco Armstrong
09 Jan 2026 7 min read
What “Covered Products” Really Mean for Non-Bank Lenders Under CDR
What 'covered products' means under CDR for non-bank lenders. A compliance guide covering product scope, data obligations, and preparation steps before July 2026.
Fiskil
17 Dec 2025 10 min read
CDR for Non-Bank Lenders: A Transformation, Not Just Compliance
How CDR obligations reshape non-bank lenders from July 2026. Product data, consent management, and compliance requirements for NBLs entering the Consumer Data Right.
Coco Armstrong
09 Oct 2025 6 min read
Using CDR Data to Streamline Customer Onboarding and KYC
In digital finance, customer onboarding and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes are more than compliance checkboxes, they’re your first impression. But some workflows still require the upload of PDF bank statements... in 2025.
Fiskil
08 Jul 2025 4 min read
Five Years of the CDR: What We've Learned and What’s Next
Five years since Australia launched the Consumer Data Right. Key milestones, lessons learned, adoption stats, and what's next for CDR in banking, energy, and beyond.
Coco Armstrong
03 Jul 2025 5 min read
6 Questions Every Exec Should Be Asking About CDR
Six strategic questions executives should ask about the Consumer Data Right. Covers business impact, compliance readiness, competitive advantage, and CDR investment ROI.
Fiskil
27 May 2025 4 min read
The CDR Roadmap for Non-Bank Lenders: What You Need to Do Before 2026
With just over a year to go, now is the time to get ahead. Here’s your roadmap to compliance, and how to turn it into a competitive advantage.
Coco Armstrong
13 Mar 2025 3 min read
The Future of Open Data in Australia: How Businesses Can Leverage Both Financial and Energy Data
This blog explores how businesses in Australia can leverage both financial and energy data under CDR to build smarter, more personalised services and drive innovation.
Coco Armstrong
29 Jan 2025 5 min read