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Deutsche Bank’s Christian Westerhaus explores the latest ISO 20022 developments in an article for Fintech Futures

January 2, 2020

The switch to ISO 20022 lays the foundation for greater payment processing efficiency and interoperability, improved customer experience, streamlined compliance procedures, and the capability to deliver new services. The scope of this transition is enormous, so it will not happen overnight or be without its challenges.

Fortunately, these challenges are being met head on. Throughout 2019 several steps forward have been made, with the release of numerous usage guidelines as well as the development of new Swift tools to help facilitate the transition.

But with all this change, keeping abreast of the latest developments and understanding the key points for consideration has proved testing even for seasoned professionals. So, how can market participants ensure they are prepared for ISO 20022? Christian Westerhaus, head of cash products, cash management, corporate bank at Deutsche Bank, explores.

The article can be read here.