2025: The Year the Credit Union Open Data Movement Went Live
A Year in Review with Caspian One Open Data
2025 was the year our vision for Open Data gained real-world velocity. We transitioned from conceptualizing ecosystems to operationalizing them, bridging the gap between global discourse in Frankfurt and the practical needs of credit unions in Canada. The future we’ve been discussing is no longer on the horizon; it’s live.
Global Voice, Local Impact
This year, our CEO Lewis Poe took our message to the most influential rooms in finance:
SIBOS (Frankfurt): Standing with AWS and DXC Technology, we proved that the "Managed Service" model is the only way for mid-market FIs to out-pace global giants.
FDX Global Summit in Maryland & Toronto Roundtable: We didn't just follow the FDX standard; we helped lead the business case for it, ensuring credit unions have a seat at the table in the "Consumer-Driven Banking" era.
The Texas Executive Roundtable: An exclusive deep-dive into how cloud-native infrastructure is the bedrock for the next decade of financial innovation.
The "Go-Live" Hall of Fame
2025 was the year 'Coming Soon' became 'Go-Live.' We are proud to celebrate our trailblazing partners—First West, Prospera, and Libro—who are now live within the Caspian One ecosystem.
This is the foundation for Digital Sovereignty. Unlike other models where revenue is split between third parties, Caspian ensures your data—and its value—stays with you. Our cloud-native architecture eliminates volume-based pricing (the hidden volume trap) and technical debt, finally leveling the playing field for Credit Unions.
A future-proof ecosystem built for impact:
New Revenue: Our clients can stop being left out of the loop. Leverage their own data to drive personalized services and lending opportunities that attract and retain members.
Member Loyalty: Our clients can now turn everyday data into moments of insight that anticipate member needs and build lifelong loyalty.
True Control: Our clients have activated Open Data at a fraction of the cost, meeting looming regulations while maintaining a best-in-class digital experience.
Read the official announcements:
First West – read press release
Prospera – read press release
Libro – read press release
While 2025 was defined by connectivity, 2026 will be defined by Intelligence. Having spent the past year laying the 'pipes' of Open Data, we are now ready to engage the 'brain.' This shift toward AI and Agentic strategies will redefine the market; many of the Personal Financial Management (PFM) tools currently on the market are about to be challenged by a new generation of high-access, low-cost AI solutions.
We’ll have much more to share in 2026. As the year closes, our primary thought is one of gratitude. To the clients and partners who have built this ecosystem alongside us: thank you. Have a Merry Christmas and a very happy holiday season.
