In the second article of Countdown to ISO 20022 series, Euromoney talks to leading vendors to explore how banks are navigating the implementation process, the strategies adopted by industry leaders to harness newly available data and the steps being taken to equip staff with the tools to maximise its potential.

Key learnings from HSBC, voted by 13,000+ corporates in Euromoney’s Trade Finance Survey 2025 as the best trade finance provider in the world and in Asia-Pacific.

Key learnings from Mashreq Bank, voted by 13,500+ corporates in Euromoney’s Trade Finance Survey 2025 as the best trade finance provider in Middle East.

Raphael Barisaac, UniCredit’s global head of payments and cash management, shares with Euromoney the bank’s strategic shift, how its value proposition sets the bank apart and his views on the ever-changing payment landscape.

As the financial markets landscape evolves, bourses such as CME Group have had to adapt and reinvent themselves to stay relevant. At the forefront of this transformation is Julie Winkler, chief commercial officer at CME Group, who has played a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and growth of the world’s biggest derivatives exchange.

Euromoney talks with Matt Burns, Lloyds Banking Group’s new co-head of the Transaction Banking Solutions team, who is leading the charge in creating a more client-centric and innovative business. From integrating siloed teams to developing ground-breaking solutions, Burns shares his vision for the future of Lloyds and the industry.