Ottawa plans to introduce bill for open banking, department says / Global
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Federal officials are pressing ahead with plans to introduce open banking legislation, which will allow secure sharing of financial data beyond traditional banking channels. This transformative move is aimed at spurring competition and innovation while enforcing robust consumer protections throughout the evolving financial landscape.
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