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Any payment, anytime, anywhere: The case for a framework-led approach

Bank-to-bank payments might sound like a solved problem. Money moves from one account to another — h...

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How Agentic AI is redefining regulatory change

In the world of finance, regulatory requirements aren’t just growing - they’re accelerating. Traditi...

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Upgrading to Java 17, or: how I learned to stop worrying and love NoSuchMethodError

Icon recently released IPF 2024.1, which included upgrading all of our components to Java 17 and required Java 17 as a minimum.

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How to future-proof payments: key questions to ask at EBAday

Matt Piper, Head of Pre-Sales at Icon Solutions, explains why flexibility is key when it comes to future-proofing payments.

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Understanding the Road to Real-Time in North America at Smarter Faster Payments 2024

Ahead of NACHA’s Faster Payments Conference, Icon’s Arjeh van Oijen explores why real-time payments are a top priority for North American banks.

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‘PSD3’ or should that be ‘PSR1’? The EU’s updated payments regulations

On 28th June 2023, the European Commission (EC) set out its proposals for ‘modernising payment services and opening financial services data’.

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NPA and SCTInst – What’s the difference?

Compare NPA and SCT Inst, outline key differences, and understand implications for banks implementing real-time payment capabilities across Europe.

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Understanding the realities of payment data monetisation

The number of banks identifying payments data monetisation as a key strategic priority has doubled in the past two years.

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Why making instant payments cheaper and easier is the key to pan-European adoption

Making instant payments cheaper and easier is vital for pan-European adoption — explore how cost, access and innovation drive uptake.

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Recognising the hidden female pioneers in technology

How many people have heard of Kathleen Booth or Margaret Hamilton? Chances are not many. But why not? These two women achieved two significant firsts....

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Accelerating software engineering through the adoption of Domain-Specific Languages

Part three of our technology series explores IPF’s architecture and principles, highlighting the benefits of interoperable programming frameworks.

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Is monetising data the key to competing in payments?

As competition in payments has increased, data has long been touted as the cure-all for incumbent banks.

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5 ways banks can compete in payments

To develop effective strategies to stay ahead, incumbents must understand who their competitors are and assess how they compare in the key markets.

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Who are banks competing against in payments now?

To develop effective strategies to stay ahead, incumbents must understand who their competitors are and assess how their strengths and weaknesses comp...

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The European Payments Initiative – Back to the Future

In July 2020, a group of sixteen major European banks from five Euro countries announced the launch of the European Payments Initiative (EPI).

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The clash of the frameworks

In the third part of our series exploring the motivations, architecture and principles driving the development of IPF.

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2021 Predictions: Realising the Value of Payments Transformation

The unprecedented events of 2020 showed how unpredictable the future can be, driving a monumental surge in digital adoption and economic impact.

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Why are CQRS and Event Sourcing good options for instant payments?

Discover how CQRS and Event Sourcing power innovation in instant payments with insights from Sirin Sevinc, Senior Solution Architect at IPF.