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RT2: A strategic transformation for UK payment providers

The Payments Association

RT2: Renewed real-time gross settlement marks transformation for UK payment providers 9 June 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is this article about? RT2, the UK’s new Real Time Gross Settlement service, and its transformative impact on the payments ecosystem. Why is it important?

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ESG-Linked Payments in Transaction Banking

Finextra

What began as CSR reporting has grown into real-time green incentives, making ESG a key strategy for both companies and banks. Companies published sustainability reports to satisfy investors and regulators, but these reports stayed in annual documents and never touched daily payment systems. ESG reporting started as a voluntary effort.

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Building the bank of tomorrow: Strategies for operational resilience and digital transformation

The Payments Association

Based on the European Central Bank’s revealed statistics for 2024, the total number of digital payments in the euro area in the first half of 2024 increased by 7.4% Is the industry prepared to handle the growth in digital-first payments, or will slow adopters be left scrambling to retrofit legacy infrastructures?

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Championing Swift Connectivity for Private Banks and Asset Managers in APAC

Fintech News

As the industry evolves, adopting robust standards like ISO 20022 becomes crucial for driving these benefits. B2B payments service provider Bottomline ‘s on-demand webinar, “Championing Swift Connectivity for Private Banks and Asset Managers in APAC,” explores these critical developments in depth.

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Instant Payments Gain Ground With SEPA, SWIFT

PYMNTS

The payment messaging entity SWIFT this past week began implementing its SWIFTNet Instant service that is tied to the Eurosystem’s TARGET Instant Payment Settlement service. The service, as has been reported, lets customers make instant payments from inside the Single Euro Payments Area (also known as SEPA ).

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The case for core modernisation: Why businesses must act now

The Payments Association

A 2024 survey revealed that 55% of banks cite legacy systems as a key obstacle to digital transformation. As maintenance costs soar, outdated systemsoften running on COBOLfail to support real-time payments, AI-driven analytics, and automated compliance checks. The growth in real-time payments is expected to continue rapidly, with 266.2

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The payments regulation roadmap: Q2 2025

The Payments Association

Payments regulation roadmap: Q2 2025 14 April 2025 by Payments Intelligence LinkedIn Email X WhatsApp What is the roadmap about? It provides a structured view of the regulatory developments set to shape the payments sector from Q2 2025 onwardsacross the UK, EU, and international markets. Why is it important?