The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has approved the country’s regulatory framework for open banking.

The CBO first developed its draft open banking framework in July 2024, inviting feedback from stakeholders over the summer.

The central bank says that the introduction of open banking will further its “modern financial technology roadmap” by promoting the development of “innovative financial products” and providing consumers with “greater control over their financial data”.

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