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The success of the digital euro will not be determined solely by its technical architecture, but above all by how seamlessly it can be integrated into everyday payment situations. This raises a key strategic question for banks: which payment scenarios should be prioritised, and how can the digital euro be integrated in such a way that it usefully complements existing user behaviour?

The consulting and software company msg for banking announces that the msg.ORRP (Open Risk and Reporting Platform) platform has been available since mid-February in the SAP® Store, the online marketplace for SAP and partner offerings. The modular platform msg.ORRP can be integrated into the name of the SAP solution(s)/software and offers customers a comprehensive range of risk management, financial controlling and regulatory reporting services from a single source.

Until now, internal auditing has looked in the rear-view mirror to determine whether traffic rules have been followed. But in a world where autonomous AI agents make decisions about loans, investments and market entries in milliseconds, the classic audit cycle is no longer appropriate. We are facing a ‘zero moment’: Audit must decide whether it will remain a footnote to digitalisation or become the central navigation system for management.

News, developments and strategic significance for banks, PSPs and acceptance points What are the important developments at the European Payments Initiative (EPI) and Wero from the perspective of merchants, service providers, businesses, authorities, associations and other acceptance points, as well as payment service providers and banks? A comprehensive overview.

The consulting requirements at C-level in financial institutions are demanding. Senior management expects highly specialised, strategic and future-oriented advice that combines in-depth industry knowledge with the ability to act as a sparring partner on equal terms. With the new Management Consulting by msg for banking website, we are targeting precisely this audience.

As Europe’s digital central bank currency, the digital euro is intended to complement cash and offer advantages in terms of resilience, costs and data protection, among other things. With the adoption of the relevant regulation becoming increasingly likely, the pressure on banks to act is mounting. Five key decisions are on the agenda for Europe’s financial institutions.

Geopolitical risks are overarching risk drivers that can affect all risk categories within banks. As the current elevated geopolitical environment has material implications for the banking sector, these risks have become a central supervisory topic for BaFin and the ECB. This article explains what geopolitical risks entail, how they affect banks at a systemic level, and what supervisory authorities expect in terms of governance, risk management and resilience.

For many banks, the register of grants, use of funds and measures is an annual obligation that requires considerable coordination. What are the typical problems in banking practice, and what added value do they offer banks and customers? This article answers these questions and provides practical takeaways.