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Thoughts on the future of Open Data, from the people and teams creating it.

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

CDR in 2024: A Year in Review
2024 was a pivotal year for CDR, with stricter enforcement, a strategic reset, and the introduction of action initiation—here’s what changed and what’s next for businesses.

Fiskil
19 Dec 2024 4 min read

Four Years of CDR in Australia: How Far We’ve Come and What’s Next
Four years into Australia’s Consumer Data Right, progress has been made, but challenges remain—this review explores what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what’s next for open data.

Coco Armstrong
08 Dec 2024 4 min read

Non-Bank Lending Under Australia's Consumer Data Right: Latest Updates
Australia’s Consumer Data Right (CDR) is expanding to include non-bank lenders—here’s what it means, key compliance timelines, and how Fiskil can help streamline the transition.

Fiskil
27 Nov 2024 3 min read