SwiftNet Registration Authority (RA)
A Swift-registered body that identifies and authenticates an institution and the initial users of the SwiftNet Public Key Infrastructure (for example, an institution's security officer).
Building better defences by establishing a deeper understanding of cyber security threats
New Swift Institute research papers examine the cyber threat in financial services and how information can be disseminated via common platforms and a common terminology
Data and buy-side engagement key to FX market self-regulation
Codes of conduct and market standards address poor behaviour in FX markets far more effectively than formal regulation − which has inadvertently altered the balance between liquidity providers and liquidity consumers, and could even discourage prudent behaviour. But, buy-side commitment and improved data transparency are recommended strategies to further improve behaviour.
Cybersecurity is a community effort: Swift CSP five years on
Latest attestation data shows that, five years on, the Swift Customer Security Programme (CSP) is continuing to deliver significant results.
ISO 20022 in bytes: Better data means better payments
Welcome to the latest edition of ISO in bytes, providing a high-level overview of the most critical updates on the ISO 20022 adoption programme for cross-border payments and reporting.
De-risking in the Caribbean
Risk mitigation, standardisation and transparency, the future of the Caribbean financial community
How to capture growth in cross-border consumer and SME payments
International consumer and SME payments are exploding, with huge opportunities on offer for banks that capture this growth. Susana Delgado, Head of Consumer & SME Payments Strategy at Swift, explains what banks need to do to take advantage.
Industry engagement and the future of payment vs payment settlement
Policy makers are paying closer attention to settlement risk – but an increasing share of FX transactions are settled without payment-versus-payment (PvP) protection.
Swift Institute launches competition for university students
New Swift Institute Challenge creates opportunities for university students in the UK to contribute new ideas to banking and financial services
ISO 20022 in bytes for payments: Developments during coexistence continue to make progress
The start of the migration to ISO 20022 for cross-border payments and reporting in March 2023 marked a significant milestone for the payments industry. It showcased some of our core values around operational excellence, innovation, and close collaboration with our community being demonstrated with action.
Since the start of coexistence, an average of 600,000 ISO 20022 messages were exchanged every business day between 1,000+ sending institutions and 5,600+ receiving institutions in more than…
Swift aligns KYC Registry with updated Wolfsberg Due Diligence Questionnaire (DDQ) for Correspondent Banks
Swift’s adoption of ‘Wolfsberg DDQ’ seeks to drive global standardisation in correspondent banking due diligence