
The migration of exceptions and investigations (E&I) handling to ISO 20022 standards between 2025 and 2027 is often described as a technical upgrade for payment infrastructures. In reality, it is far more: a strategic enabler of the European Union’s financial digitalisation agenda. By introducing structured E&I messages, unique case identifiers, and a centralised Swift Case… Read more
In recent years, the European Union has positioned itself as a global regulatory power in the digital economy. Through landmark initiatives such as the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), and the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), Brussels has sought to shape the conduct of major technology firms, financial institutions, and… Read more

The volume “Digital Finance in the EU: Navigating New Technological Trends and the AI Revolution”, published in cooperation between the European University Institute and the European Commission, explores how digitalisation and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the European financial sector. This is not just a handbook for supervisory authorities but a… Read more

The European Union’s proposed Financial Data Access Regulation (FiDA) is emerging as a cornerstone in the ongoing transformation of Europe’s financial markets. The regulation aims to establish a comprehensive framework for data sharing across the financial sector, building on lessons from PSD2 and aligning with broader initiatives in open finance, digital identity, and the EU’s… Read more