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Payment fragmentation is here to stay, and banks must adapt

For years, the payments industry has been on a seemingly unstoppable path toward global harmonisatio...

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Navigating change in an uncertain world

Reflecting on our annual European payments conference Banks have entered a “new era of uncertainty”,...

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5 common software product challenges that require innovative, focused action

Learn how key signs of product challenges shaped our journey to improve and innovate the collaborative IPF payments platform.

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Wading through the noise around payments transformation

Our latest webinar delved into the noise and misnomers in the payments transformation space and aimed get to the truth regarding the future of payment...

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COVID-19 has accelerated innovation in payments – but how?

COVID-19 has been a major stress test for digital transformation. Merchants have had to ramp up their e-commerce, delivery and card-not-present capabi...

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A sleeping digital giant wakes? 4 key trends accelerating payments transformation in the US

Discover the four major trends shaping the future of payments and how financial institutions can respond to new customer, regulatory, and market deman...

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Unbanked and Unconnected: Supporting Financial Inclusion Beyond Digital

Many of us take it for granted, but accessing basic financial services is fundamental to our economic and social development.

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Strange new world: What next for banks?

What’s next for banks in this strange new world we find ourselves in? Forget the forecasts and predictions, we are in uncharted territory.

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Busting the myths on payments transformation

Uncover common misconceptions about payments transformation and understand how banks can adopt practical strategies for long-term success.

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5 ways to maximise the value of instant payments

Learn five strategic approaches banks can take to unlock value from instant payments while improving efficiency, customer experience, and profitabilit...

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The end of the world as we know it: Banking’s new reality

COVID-19 has reshaped economies and payments, collapsing volumes yet driving unprecedented government relief and transformation.

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Real-time payments are here. And many banks aren't ready.

In the U.S. and across the globe, financial institutions are wrestling with evolving consumer expectations, razor-thin margins and increased competiti...

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ISO 20022 – the bedrock for payments transformation in the US

A recent webinar, hosted by Icon Solutions, convened a panel of industry experts to explore the progress of ISO 20022 in the US and across the world.

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Cloud: Does it deserve a bad rap from the Treasury?

Analysis of cloud technology in treasury operations, evaluating challenges, opportunities, and its role in shaping financial infrastructure.

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Pan European instant payments: dream or reality?

Examining whether truly instant payments across Europe are feasible: technical, regulatory & market challenges vs. the potential for transformativ...

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Why aren't banks extracting value from payments data?

As traditional financial institutions compete with big tech and fintech players, extracting value from payments data has become paramount.

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Detecting Fraud in An Imbalanced Payments World

Most payments are legitimate - with the lack of fraudulent ‘examples’, can we train Machine learning models to differentiate between genuine and fraud...

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Striving for ubiquity and interoperability in the US

The first Faster Payments Barometer, conducted by the US Faster Payments Council in partnership with Glenbrook, received over 700 responses.