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Universal Bank Launches Open Banking Platform Serving 200+ Fintech Partners

A regulator-aligned open banking API platform on Azure that opened new revenue streams while maintaining strict security and consent management.

Solution
Financial Services
Industry
Banking & Capital Markets
Company Size

Project Overview

client
Universal Bank
industry
Banking & Capital Markets
solution
Financial Services
technologies
Azure API Management, Azure Functions, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Front Door, Microsoft Sentinel
duration
10 Months
region
MENA

The Challenge

Emerging open banking regulation required the bank to expose secure APIs to third parties, while leadership saw a commercial opportunity to build a platform business.

  • 1Regulator-mandated open banking timelines with stringent security requirements
  • 2Legacy core systems with no native API capabilities or partner management
  • 3Need for granular consent management, monetization, and partner analytics

Our Solution

CloudGate built a full open banking platform on Azure API Management, including developer portal, partner onboarding, consent management, and monetization.

  • API gateway with rate limiting, OAuth 2.0, and FAPI-compliant security profiles
  • Self-service developer portal with sandbox, documentation, and live API testing
  • Real-time analytics on partner usage and revenue contribution

The Results

200+
ACTIVE FINTECH PARTNERS
10M+
API CALLS PER DAY
100%
REGULATOR COMPLIANCE
  • First bank in the market to achieve full open banking certification

Technologies Used

Azure API ManagementAzure FunctionsMicrosoft Entra IDAzure Front DoorMicrosoft Sentinel

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