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bunuk.io

Open Finance Platform
for the UAE

Unifying fragmented banking services into a single, transparent platform

Innovative financial solutions empowering UAE's banking system with comprehensive product listings, real-time comparisons, and enhanced transparency.

INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE

About Bunuk

Open Finance Platform

Introduction to Bunuk Platform

Bunuk is an open finance platform concept targeting the UAE market to unify financial data securely.

Regulatory Compliance Focus

Bunuk is committed to full regulatory alignment, privacy, security, and consumer protection in all operations.

PLATFORM OVERVIEW

What Bunuk Is

Unified Financial Dashboard

Bunuk offers a single secure platform to aggregate financial data from multiple banks in the UAE.

Comprehensive Financial Insights

Users can view savings, credit cards, loans, and liabilities to get a holistic picture of their finances.

Consent-Based Data Aggregation

The platform uses consent-driven data aggregation via Open Finance APIs and UAE Pass authentication.

Transparency and User Empowerment

Bunuk enhances transparency and empowers users without holding funds or providing financial advice.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Who Bunuk Serves

Broad User Base

Bunuk serves all UAE residents who have or seek bank accounts, including expatriates and nationals.

Multi-Bank Account Management

The platform consolidates financial data from multiple banks into one easy-to-use interface for better management.

Open Finance Platform

Inclusive Financial Support

Bunuk supports users at all financial stages, from first-time account holders to experienced investors.

Empowering Better Decisions

The platform offers product comparison and visibility tools to help users make informed banking decisions.

CORE VALUE PROPOSITION

Solving Fragmentation & Enabling Transparency

Fragmented Financial Landscape

Financial data in the UAE is fragmented across multiple banks, creating challenges in managing overall financial health.

Unified Financial Dashboard

Bunuk offers a single dashboard aggregating all financial data, enhancing transparency and simplifying management.

Empowered Financial Decisions

The platform provides actionable insights, enabling users to optimize banking relationships and make informed choices.

KEY PLATFORM CAPABILITIES

Secure Aggregation & User Consent

User Authentication

Users authenticate through UAE Pass for strong identity verification and regulatory compliance.

Explicit User Consent

Users provide explicit consent to link financial accounts via official Open Finance APIs.

Data Aggregation and Presentation

The platform aggregates, cleans, and categorizes financial data into an easy-to-navigate dashboard.

Data Privacy and Control

Users retain full control, with the ability to revoke access anytime, ensuring privacy and security.

BANK PRODUCT DIRECTORY

Comprehensive Product Listings and Comparison

Extensive Banking Product Directory

Bunuk provides detailed listings of accounts, credit cards, loans, and other financial products across UAE banks.

Consumer Empowerment

Bunuk offers unbiased, up-to-date information to help consumers make informed banking decisions.

Market Transparency and Comparison

The directory promotes transparency by enabling objective comparison based on features, fees, and eligibility criteria.

Fostering Competition

By enhancing transparency, Bunuk encourages healthy competition among UAE banks for better services.

DATA PROTECTION & USER CONTROL

Privacy First Approach & Security Standards

User Data Control

Bunuk ensures users have full control over their personal and financial data through strict consent-based access.

Data Encryption Standards

All data is encrypted in transit and at rest, complying with UAE regulations and international security standards.

Privacy and Trust

Bunuk avoids sharing user data without informed consent, building trust among consumers and regulators.

Security Audits and Updates

The platform undergoes regular security audits and updates to address emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

CLARIFYING SCOPE

What Bunuk Is Not?

Clarifying Scope and Limitations

Platform Scope

Non-Banking Role

Bunuk clearly states it is not a bank and does not provide traditional banking services or handle customer funds.

No Financial Advice

Bunuk does not offer financial advice or make lending decisions, focusing solely on data aggregation and comparison.

Regulatory Alignment

Clear scope limits help Bunuk minimize regulatory risks and align with Central Bank expectations for fintech providers.

MEET THE TEAM

Our Team

Bunuk is led by a founder-operator and core contributors with 50+ years of combined experience across regulated banking operations, payments systems, risk management, compliance, data analytics, and full-stack product design, software engineering, and platform architecture. The team brings practical experience in UAE bank account opening, open finance data aggregation, regulatory-aligned execution, information security, and consumer protection, enabling responsible platform development under supervisory oversight.

Hamdan Alshirawi

Hamdan Alshirawi

Founder & Operator

Ahmed Mufti

Ahmed Mufti

Payments & Banking Operations

Wardah Absar Ahmed

Wardah Absar Ahmed

AI & Data Analytics

Mohammad Doudin

Mohammad Doudin

Banking Partnerships

Varshini Sundaram

Varshini Sundaram

Venture Risk & Strategy

Dileep PG

Dileep PG

Technology & Engineering

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