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ISO 20022
Preparing you for the future of payments
ISO 20022 brings faster, more transparent transactions. Understand the implications and benefits.
Adopting ISO 20022
The global payments sector is entering a new era. The adoption of ISO 20022 – a global and open messaging language for payments – will bring richer data and more detailed information to the financial services industry.
The move to ISO 20022 is being championed by SWIFT and adopted by major payment market infrastructures for high-value payments systems and cross-border payments across the world. And with ISO 20022 set to dominate high-value payments (supporting approximately 80 per cent of volumes and 90 per cent of transaction values worldwide over the next few years), this shift will have a wider impact across financial services than any other current initiative.
The global HVPS+ taskforce has published a roadmap towards ISO 20022 harmonisation, setting a common standard for payment data. SWIFT’s cross-border payments and reporting (CBPR+) working group has also published usage guidelines for adopting ISO 20022. Nonetheless, implementation will have differing implications for corporates and financial institutions – and we’re here to help with your transition.
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In our ISO 20022 Made Simple podcast series, we invite industry experts to dive deep into how this game-changing messaging standard is revolutionising payments, risk management and more. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to keep up with our latest episodes.

Episode 3
Navigating the ISO 20022 Migration
ISO 20022 isn’t just a messaging standard. It’s a catalyst for unlocking value across the payments ecosystem. In this episode, we zoom in on the practical realities of migration. We explore what exactly is migrating and when, break down key timelines and resource considerations, and discuss the common challenges banks face-from technical integration to operational disruptions. We will also look at the surprises that have emerged along the way, share insights on how banks are adapting, and highlight tools and strategies that can help institutions navigate the journey more smoothly.
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Episode 2
Artificial Intelligence X ISO 20022 = A Perfect Match?
Can AI unlock the full potential of ISO 20022? This episode focuses on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can enhance the efficiency and accuracy of ISO 20022 message processing. Our speakers will deep dive on specific AI applications and discuss the potential ethical concerns and regulatory implications. We will also look at the emerging AI-driven technologies and innovations.
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Episode 1
Enhanced Data = Enhanced Risk Management
The future of financial crime prevention starts with better data. This episode delves into how ISO 20022’s richer data formats and standardised messages can improve compliance, risk management in correspondent banking flows. We cover the benefits which makes the process more effective, as well as sanctions screening, fraud detection and AML checks.
Read the accompanying article here or tune in to the video podcast here.
Why migrate to ISO 20022
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