Why AI agents need a context layer in financial services
Many banks have taken agentic AI to proof of concept, but far fewer have taken it into production. T...
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Sibos 2026: Why scalability and resiliency is more important than ever
Another Sibos has been and gone. And now it’s time for the industry to digest and reflect on the int...
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The Future of Payments - Time to Take Off the Blinkers
Instant payments, characterised by their speed and availability, are transforming the financial landscape across the globe.
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Upgrading to Java 17, or: how I learned to stop worrying and love NoSuchMethodError
What we learned upgrading every IPF component to Java 17 for IPF 2024.1 – from library compatibility to NoSuchMethodError and Maven plugin fixes.
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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
The European Commission's PSD3 and Payment Services Regulation (PSR1) proposals explained: what changes from PSD2 and what banks need to prepare f...
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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.