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About us

We help the industry work better together

We bring people, processes and technology together to make financial services simpler, faster and more consistent for everyone.

At Criterion, we help the industry connect and communicate more effectively. We bring clarity to complex processes through trusted standards, collaboration and insight so organisations can deliver better outcomes.

Our role

The financial services industry runs on thousands of interactions every day. Transfers, onboarding, data sharing, updates - all essential, all interconnected. 

Our role is to make those interactions simpler, faster and more consistent, so businesses can reduce friction and customers get a better experience.

Our Purpose

Our story

Since 1989, our standards have helped the UK financial services industry share data more smoothly, reduce friction and improve outcomes.

Our story

Our people

Our people are drawn from across the industry, bringing deep experience and fresh perspectives. Guided by our board, we work collaboratively to shape practical standards for a rapidly evolving market.

People