Building a sustainable API strategy for the future

As the fintech industry rapidly grows, adopting agile development practices and technologies like microservices and containerization, an API management layer becomes essential for integrating new technology stacks and differentiating from traditional financial institutions. Open API and Open Data initiatives have facilitated digital transformation and innovation in finance, creating opportunities for Open Banking. While some fintechs invest heavily in building their own API platforms, many opt for enterprise-ready solutions like Tyk, which offers customizable API management, authentication, authorization, and analytics tools to enhance security, reduce overheads, and accelerate the time-to-market for new products. Tyk's platform is favored by both new entrants and established financial organizations like Société Générale, as it provides robust support for managing APIs without extensive in-house development, allowing fintechs to focus on their core business and meet service level agreements efficiently.