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I have read several articles in the financial press recently that so obviously regurgitate old press clippings. This laziness on the part of journalists leads to some regular and common inaccuracies, but none more so than the myth that abounds that SWIFT was ‘co-founded’ by Bessel Kok and a couple of friends! Why am I bothered you could ask, well...
28 February 2007 /payments /wholesale SWIFT Matters
Data protections is something that we at Finextra take very seriously and as Finextra's DPA man I’m constantly having to ensure all data we collect and use is properly stored and updated.I’ve set up this blog with a mind to discuss any issues relating to the DPA and any other issues regarding storing and managing data.
23 February 2007 /security Data Protection Act Issues
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23 January 2007 Finextra site news
Curious web-shaped, mosaic-encrusted relic now run by Nicholsons. Dating from 1875, the pub was modernised in 1905 in an Arts and Crafts style - hence the mosaic exterior and interior. Not like any pub we can think of - lots of strange, vaulted, tucked away places to take in the ambience. It's non-smoking throughout, which is refreshing - and ther...
22 January 2007 After hours
Interesting discussion with our Asian colleagues. It is evident that the nature of these markets will require a different approach. Harmonisation is not practical, but some degree of integration and therefore standardisation would be welcomed. Of perhaps even greater interest in the short term is a need for much more information sharing on the imp...
12 October 2006 /sibos Finextra@Sibos
Another day - another breakfast meeting after a late night. They definitely get harder and I shall be glad of the lie in tomorrow. I have gained the feeling that many people are feelinga little more jaded this morning and the Exhibition Hall feels quiter today. But the conversations remain useful and stimulating. My initial meeting today included ...
Jet lag has finally receded. And I did make the boat trip last night - most enjoyable, with good company, lively discusssion and just the right amount of liquid refreshment. Work began again with a breakfast discussion on SEPA issues and related topics. Looking back over the last 2 days, the key issues appear to revolve around collaboration. It is...
11 October 2006 /sibos Finextra@Sibos
Jet lag has started to kick in! Or perhaps its the number of SEPA sessions I have attend today where the same problems are being reiterated. The encouraging signs are that at least some banks have started their preparations (although only 12% of banks have allocated resources for 2007 activties) and the large banks will be ready to join the SEIFT ...
10 October 2006 /sibos Finextra@Sibos
It's the end of the first day. The key message I have heard throughout the day has been around raising our ambitions and transforming the industry. Heady stuff. But the real question is are we really ready to take up the challenges facing our industry across all sections. I have been involved with SWIFT and the payments industry for just over 10...
09 October 2006 /sibos Finextra@Sibos
Interesting to note LogicaCMG's survey about planning and readiness for SEPA. Can't help wondering which banks have full SEPA migration plans in place - some 30% claim to have such advanced thinking. Do their clients know anything about this?
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