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Basiq

Can a single open banking API layer become the standard financial data infrastructure for Australian fintech by abstracting CDR compliance and enriching raw bank data into actionable insights?

HQAustralia
IndustryInfrastructure / Open banking
The story

Basiq launched as Australia's leading open banking API platform, providing developers with a single API to securely access consumer-consented financial data. The company became an Accredited Data Recipient under Australia's Consumer Data Right (CDR) framework, positioning itself as the infrastructure layer between banks and fintech builders. Over time it expanded from raw data aggregation into value-added analytics layers — including affordability reports, income verification, and business financial health — targeting lenders, wealth managers, and fintechs that need reliable, enriched financial data without building CDR compliance themselves.

Last 12 months
Regulated entities
Accredited Data Recipient (ADR)
Australia (ACCC / CDR)
Basiq Pty Ltd
The stack
Lending
Consumer Affordability Report APIBusiness Affordability Report API
Open banking
Plaid
Accounting
Rounded
Accounting gap: minor