ebankIT stays ahead of the curve with everlink and flinks—a partnership reshaping the future of open banking

ebankIT partners with Everlink & Flinks to Revolutionize Consent Management in Open Banking.

ebankIT, an award-winning Omnichannel Digital Banking Platform is partnering with Everlink and Flinks, a pioneer in Open Banking, to introduce a state-of-the-art Hosted Consent Management solution that integrates seamlessly into the ebankIT Marketplace, providing Financial Institutions (FIs) and Credit Unions with unparalleled capabilities to manage customer data consent effortlessly—at no additional charge.

As a well-established provider to Canadian Credit Unions and banks, ebankIT has deep roots in Canada’s financial ecosystem. With a proven track record of delivering innovative and scalable digital banking solutions, ebankIT is committed to supporting the country’s financial institutions as they navigate the opportunities presented by Open Banking.

Pioneering the Future of Open Banking

As Open Banking evolves toward mainstream adoption, with significant strides expected by 2025, the cornerstone of its adoption lies in robust and secure customer data consent management. Consumer trust hinges on providing transparency and control over data usage, making consent management not just a regulatory necessity but a competitive advantage.

Everlink and Flinks’ solution simplifies the complex landscape of technical, legal, and risk challenges surrounding consent. By integrating directly with ebankIT’s platform, Credit Unions and FI’s can deliver an unparalleled experience, empowering members to view, manage, and revoke consent across Flinks’ extensive network of over 600 FinTechs and beyond, all while offering a comprehensive view of historical consent activity.

A Partnership That Elevates Financial Institutions

With this groundbreaking solution, ebankIT is solidifying its position as a leader in Open Banking by enabling Credit Unions and FIs:

• Enhance Data Security for Members
  The hosted consent portal ensures compliance with evolving regulatory standards, offering a secure and seamless experience for members.

• Minimize Resource Requirements
  Fully hosted on the ebankIT platform, the consent portal evolves with regulatory needs, allowing institutions to allocate resources to other strategic initiatives without compromising compliance.

• Accelerate Speed to Market
  Launch with agility and position your institution at the leading edge of data security and customer trust, ensuring you remain a frontrunner in consumer-driven banking.

The Future Is Now

This partnership not only addresses the immediate challenges of Open Banking but sets the stage for Credit Unions and FI’s to thrive in a data-driven financial ecosystem. By empowering members with full control over their data, Everlink, ebankIT, and Flinks are building the foundation for a transparent, secure, and customer-centric banking future.

Leadership Statements

“We are proud to strengthen our platform in Canada by collaborating with Everlink and Flinks,” said Dan Killey, VP Canada at ebankIT. “This partnership represents a significant step forward in delivering secure, user-friendly, and compliant Open Banking experiences to Canadian Credit Unions and banks.”

“Open Banking is positioned to transform the financial services landscape and empower early adopters to thrive in the digital era,” says Mark Ripplinger, President & CEO of Everlink. “We proudly welcome ebankIT in a partnership that sets the stage in enabling Credit Unions and Financial institutions to accelerate their digital transformation and maintain a competitive edge.”

“We’re thrilled to partner with ebankIT and Everlink to make consent management in Open Banking more accessible across the financial ecosystem,” said Julien D. Cousineau, CEO at Flinks. “Together, we’re empowering financial institutions with secure, transparent solutions that build trust and pave the way for an innovative future in banking.”n, while its Assist tools empower agents with digital workflows, real-time escalation, and voice and video options. Additionally, Inbenta provides an interactive digital-learning portal to boost digital adoption and reduce support costs for employees and customers.

ebankIT is a fintech company that enables banks and credit unions to deliver the same humanized, personalized, and accessible digital experience for retail and business customers on mobile, web, and voice banking, as well as whatever future channels may come next. Enhanced with flexible and robust full omnichannel capabilities, ebankIT Digital Banking Platform offers a fast and seamless digital banking transformation. With extensive customization capacity and a continuous focus on human interactions, ebankIT future-proves the digital strategy of banks and credit unions, empowering them with a truly customer-first approach.

More information: https://www.ebankit.com/  

About Everlink

Everlink is a leading provider of comprehensive, innovative, and integrated payments solutions and services for credit unions, banks, POS Acquirers and FinTech’s across Canada. In addition to supplying best‐in-breed technology infrastructure and payment network connectivity, Everlink offers a comprehensive range of integrated payments Lines of Business including Payment Network Gateway, ATM Managed Services, Card Issuance & Management, Fraud Management Solutions, Mobile Payments, Professional Services and Digital Solutions. To learn more, please visit www.everlink.ca.