Entries by Jacek Nowak, CEO

MT/MX converter: parlez vous ISO 20022?

MX – the new “language” for cross-border payments – enters into force in November 2022. Which SWIFT XML broker will ensure smooth communication in global banking after the launch of ISO 20022?  The history of cross-border payments began with… cooperation with the media. From the 1970s until the beginning of digital banking, banks used long-distance […]

Payres: deadline buffer for CHAPS ISO 20022 migration

With smart solutions in place, you can reroute your timeline for the ISO 20022 new messaging standard by June 2022. What’s more, your CHAPS ISO 20022 transition project can be leveraged to win market advantage. Clearing House Automated Payment System (CHAPS) is the fastest payment model in the UK and one of the first European […]

NPA ISO 20022: the game is afoot!

Pay.UK’s technical documentation for ISO 20022 implementation heralds serious technical changes for UK payments. For those who need a time shield for ISO migration, we recommend using a flexible solution: a converter.  The introduction of the international ISO 20022 Financial Services standard for payments messaging has brought about significant changes in the banking sector, including […]

Pan-European instant payments: is TIPS worth the while?

In developed countries, instant payment settlement has moved on from “nice to have” to “must have”. There is practically nothing that would prevent an international instant transfer settlement system, except that building one is a demanding task. National instant payment systems are already operational or are being launched worldwide. Banks across Europe are very aware […]

Data-driven culture in banking

Banks collect and process vast amounts of data, yet few approach it as if it were the most valuable of their assets! In fact, it is fair to say that when it comes to extracting relevant and useful business insights from their data, financial institutions are not maximizing their value. According to Capgemini’s “For Successful […]

5 reasons why you need real time banking 

Going real time means benefits as well as challenges. See how banks can navigate the transition using a gradual approach and tools like Payres.  When it comes to the banking client, the leniency margin is decreasing. Customers treat their bank like an online store. Things must be happening instantly and real time payments are a […]

Generalists or specialists: does narrow specialization pay off?

The Polish Software Development Association (SoDA) asked me for my opinion whether narrow specialization pays off. As the owner and CEO of a software house specialized in the financial sector, I am a supporter of field specialization. Complex projects connected with specific and complicated disciplines such as finance require a high entry threshold. There is […]

Hello, Britannia! CCA Europe takes up business in the UK

After many successful international projects, we have opened the next chapter in our company’s history. From now on, CCA Europe will also operate in the UK! With Brexit looming on the horizon, many companies are hesitant to venture into the British market. But where other companies see the danger, we see opportunity. On 26 August […]