Dear Colleagues,

For seven years, the discourse surrounding ‘Instant Payments’ has thrived, primarily within Europe. Despite the readiness of the euro area’s infrastructure for instant payments, adoption rates remain below 12% of total euro credit transfers.

Exciting transformations are underway as the EU propels its efforts, proposing mandatory ‘instant payments’ in euros. This mandate requires Payment Service Providers (PSPs) to offer 24/7, 365-day euro instant payment services, striving for widespread accessibility. The European Commission’s initiative prioritizes equitable pricing between instant and traditional transfers, underscoring fraud risk management for seamless and secure transactions.

We take immense pride in hosting the 8th annual Instant Payments Summit, a pioneering event dedicated to this crucial topic. Originating in 2017 in London, traversing through Brussels, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, online, and Stockholm, the summit returns to Frankfurt to strength further momentum in this region.

Embarking on a new chapter, our journey begins in New York, marking a transcontinental expansion of this pivotal summit. Each event will convene 30 distinguished speakers and gather 150 industry leaders, fostering in-depth discussions on the evolution of instant payments and its global ramifications.

These focused conferences serve as catalysts, nurturing critical dialogues led by thought leaders while fostering invaluable networking opportunities. Join us first in New York and subsequently in Germany as we continue to shape the future landscape of instant payments.

Warm regards,

Parry