What does the Open Bank A Complete Guide - 2019 Edition include?
The Open Bank A Complete Guide - 2019 Edition includes a 387-page PDF implementation guide, 450+ self-assessment questions across six maturity domains, 28 downloadable templates in XLSX and DOCX formats, a self-assessment prioritisation dashboard in XLSX, and access to the full 60+ file The Art of Service digital playbook system, organised into structured folders including diagnostics, governance, execution workflows, and audit readiness tools, delivered via email within 24 business hours.
Are you exposing your financial institution to regulatory fines, data breaches, or failed Open Banking audits due to unclear governance, inconsistent consent management, or non-compliant API design? The Open Bank A Complete Guide - 2019 Edition is the definitive, battle-tested professional development resource for professionals who must implement, govern, and scale secure, compliant Open Banking initiatives aligned with PSD2, GDPR, ISO 27001, and Open Banking Implementation Guidelines. Without a structured, end-to-end framework, your team risks costly delays, failed compliance assessments, third-party vulnerabilities, and reputational damage, especially when regulators or auditors demand evidence of robust data protection and customer consent controls. This comprehensive digital playbook ensures you can immediately design, deploy, and govern Open Banking services with precision, accountability, and audit-ready documentation, turning regulatory complexity into a strategic advantage.
What You Receive
- A 387-page master implementation guide in PDF format, organised into 12 action-focused chapters covering strategic alignment, regulatory mapping, API product lifecycle, consent architecture, security controls, and ongoing governance, giving you a clear, step-by-step roadmap from concept to production
- 450+ targeted self-assessment questions across six maturity domains: Governance, Security, Interoperability, Customer Consent, API Product Management, and Third-Party Risk, enabling you to rapidly identify critical gaps and prioritise remediation efforts
- 28 ready-to-customise templates in XLSX and DOCX formats, including RACI matrices for role clarity, API security checklists, data sharing agreement drafts, incident response plans, and compliance tracking dashboards, reducing drafting time by up to 70% and ensuring audit readiness
- Step-by-step workflows for launching Open Banking APIs as customer-facing products, including customer journey mapping, consent lifecycle design, and third-party provider onboarding protocols, so you can accelerate time-to-market without sacrificing compliance
- Direct access to the Open Bank self-assessment dashboard (digital XLSX download), a dynamic prioritisation engine that ranks improvement actions by risk severity, compliance urgency, and business impact, helping you justify remediation spend to executives and regulators
- Real-world case studies from global Open Banking rollouts, highlighting common pitfalls, anti-patterns, and proven strategies for avoiding integration failures and customer trust erosion
- Structured folder delivery via email within 24 business hours, including the full The Art of Service 60+ File Digital Playbook system, with Platinum Tier centrepieces: a master Open Banking operations playbook (PDF), 90-day implementation roadmap (XLSX), incident response runbook (PDF), risk handler catalogue (XLSX), and outcomes dashboard (XLSX)
- 02_Self_Assessment_and_Diagnostics section with 6 domain-specific maturity models and gap analysis worksheets, so you can benchmark your current state and track progress against global standards
- 03_Requirements_and_Goal_Setting tools, including stakeholder mapping templates and regulatory alignment matrices, ensuring your initiative meets both business and compliance objectives
- 04_Models_and_Frameworks reference library with comparisons of PSD2, GDPR, FDX, and Open Banking Standard patterns, so you can make informed architectural and policy decisions
- 06_Processes_and_Execution playbooks (15+ XLSX and PDF files), including API integration checklists, consent audit trails, and provider onboarding workflows, enabling repeatable, secure deployments
- 08_Quality_and_Governance suite with audit prep kits, policy templates, and oversight dashboards, so you can demonstrate compliance during regulatory reviews
- 09_Sustainment_and_Improvement frameworks for continuous monitoring, feedback loops, and version control of API products, ensuring long-term resilience and adaptability
- 11_Reference_and_Quick_Cards PDFs for rapid lookup of key definitions, control requirements, and response protocols, keeping your team aligned and efficient
- README.md and CUSTOMER_EMAIL.txt onboarding instructions, ensuring instant access and smooth team onboarding
How This Helps You
This guide transforms how you approach Open Banking by replacing uncertainty with structure, inefficiency with speed, and compliance risk with confidence. With direct access to 450+ assessment questions and 28 implementation templates, you can audit your current capabilities, assign clear accountability via RACI models, and deploy APIs faster, without cutting corners on security or consent. The included incident response runbook and risk handler catalogue ensure you’re prepared for breaches or audit findings, while the prioritisation dashboard helps you justify resource allocation to executives. If you delay, your organisation remains exposed to regulatory penalties under PSD2 and GDPR, potential third-party data misuse, and loss of customer trust due to poor consent experiences. By implementing this structured framework, you future-proof your Open Banking programme, align cross-functional teams, and position your institution as a trusted, compliant innovator.
Who Is This For?
- Open Banking Product Managers responsible for launching compliant, customer-centric API products
- API Security Architects designing secure, scalable data-sharing frameworks
- Compliance Officers ensuring adherence to PSD2, GDPR, and national Open Banking regulations
- Chief Data Officers overseeing data governance, consent management, and third-party risk
- IT Governance Leads preparing for internal and external audits of Open Banking initiatives
- Banking as a Service (BaaS) Platform Managers integrating with third-party providers
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists needing clear, actionable mappings to compliance standards
- Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) validating end-to-end data protection controls
- Legal Counsel drafting data sharing agreements and managing liability exposure
- Digital Transformation Leads driving API-first strategies in financial institutions
Choosing the Open Bank A Complete Guide - 2019 Edition isn’t just a purchase, it’s the professional decision to lead with confidence, govern with precision, and deliver Open Banking initiatives that are secure, compliant, and customer-trusted. This is the system top financial institutions use to avoid audit failures and accelerate innovation. Equip your team with the same proven framework.