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Architecture-as-Code: Testing theories out in the real world

Over the last couple of years at Icon, we’ve been assisting several of our clients with their explor...

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AI vendor independence

Designing AI for the long term: The case for vendor independence

Banks are under intense pressure to “do something” with AI, whether to meet board expectations, keep...

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Architecture-as-Code: Testing theories out in the real world

Explore the challenges and insights from implementing Architecture-as-Code, highlighting the importance of data management and AI in real-world applic...

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AI vendor independence

Designing AI for the long term: The case for vendor independence

The importance of vendor independence in AI for banks, ensuring flexibility, control, and long-term value amidst evolving regulations and technologies...

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Can banks actually handle Tokenised Money - or just talk about it?

Banks face urgent challenges and opportunities with the rise of stablecoins in payments. Discover strategies to adapt and thrive in this evolving land...

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Tokenised Deposits – Are they the future of Payments?

Explore the potential of tokenised deposits in transforming payments, their benefits, challenges, and recent UK initiatives shaping the future of fina...

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Payment consolidation

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

A framework-led approach to payments infrastructure helps banks navigate a fragmented, regulated landscape, ensuring resilience and future readiness.

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How Agentic AI is redefining regulatory change

Transforming compliance with Agentic AI: automate regulatory workflows, reduce compliance lag, and enhance real-time risk detection.

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Data-Modelling: fundamental to Enterprise Change

Explore how data modelling is crucial in enterprise change, ensuring alignment, and preserving organisational knowledge for long-term success.

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The Fintech Trends Shaping 2026: My Payments, My Way

How ISO 20022, alternative clearing models, and AI advancements will shape the payments industry by 2026, driving consolidation and innovation in bank...

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Leading Payments Forward: Launching Icon's New Website

Our new website reflects the global fintech we have become and how our solutions are helping our clients across the world to lead payments forward.

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A Step Closer to Reality? Update on the UK's National Payment Vision

The RPIB will develop the full strategy for the UK’s retail payments infrastructure, establishing clear priorities and timelines.

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Payments fragmentation

Payment fragmentation is here to stay, and banks must adapt

Banks must adapt to the growing payment fragmentation by embracing strategic consolidation to support diverse and evolving payment systems efficiently...

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Navigating change in an uncertain world

Banks are leveraging collaboration and AI to navigate uncertainty and innovate in payments, as highlighted at our Annual European Payments Conference.

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Gradual Payments Transformation

Refresh, Don’t Rip: A Smarter Payments Transformation

Transform payments with a gradual, framework-led approach, minimizing risk, reducing costs, and enhancing adaptability in an evolving financial landsc...

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Sibos 2025

Sibos 2025: The Case for Consolidation Continues to Build

Banks must consolidate payment infrastructure to support diverse digital assets and enhance cross-border payments efficiency, as highlighted at Sibos ...

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The future of AI payments solutions: Driving intelligent payment platforms with IPF and Generative AI

Discover how Generative AI and IPF are revolutionizing payment solutions, enabling developers to focus on complex problems while automating mundane ta...

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Sibos 2025: Time to Consolidate Your Payments Infrastructure

As Sibos 2025 approaches, banks must shift from compliance to consolidation. Discover how unified payments infrastructure drives resilience and growth...