Welcome to Standard Chartered: News & Views, a podcast series highlighting the latest trends and fresh insights in digital transformation, global trade, and investment. Catch perspectives from Standard Chartered experts as they share opportunities for clients across industries and businesses with real-life implementations and case studies.
In this episode, Treasury Management International’s Eleanor Hill sits down with Hannisel Obedicen and Suki Teh from Inchcape, and Jessica Fon, Executive Director for Payments and Treasury Solutions at Standard Chartered, to explore how corporates can turn the transition to ISO 20022 into a strategic advantage.
They discuss why ISO 20022 is far more than a payments messaging upgrade, how it is enabling organisations to unlock richer data, streamline reconciliation, strengthen automation, and gain greater visibility over cash flows. Listen on Spotify and Apple for practical insights from the front line and how forward-looking treasurers are using the migration to enhance efficiency, improve reporting, and create lasting value across the finance function.
17 Dec 2025
ISO 20022 Made Simple – Episode 6: ISO 20022 - What does it mean for Banks and Corporates?
In this episode, Danielle Johnson, Head of International Payments and Market Management at Westpac, joins Vibhor Narang, Executive Director for Structured Solutions in Cash Management and Danielle Sharpe, Head of Global Clearing Product, both at Standard Chartered, to discuss the impact of the ISO 20022 transition on corporate and bank clients. They explore how multinational corporations and financial institutions are utilising ISO 20022 to revolutionise their operations, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges involved.
Guest Speakers:
Danielle Johnson, Head of International Payments and Market Management at Westpac
Vibhor Narang, Executive Director of Cash Management Structured Solutions at Standard Chartered
10 Nov 2025
ISO 20022 Made Simple – Episode 5: What ISO 20022 means for people, not just systems
As the financial industry shifts toward ISO 20022, the transformation isn’t just technical — it’s human. Hosted by Sunday Domingo, Global Head of Digital Channel Solutions at Standard Chartered, this episode examines how banks and financial institutions are preparing their people to thrive in a new messaging paradigm. From product managers to compliance officers and technology teams to operations leads, ISO 20022 is shaping the next generation of roles, skills, and team structures. We explore how organisations are upskilling staff, rethinking cross-functional collaboration, and building the human foundation required to unlock the full potential of structured data and enriched payment flows. This episode is a timely and necessary look at the people behind the pipes — the professionals who will translate ISO strategy into real-world impact.
Guest Speakers:
John Emerson, Transaction Banking Operations at Standard Chartered
Caroline Ngigi, Group Head Conduct, Financial Crime, Compliance Advisory, Transaction Banking at Standard Chartered
Mo Rahim, Group Chief Data Officer at Standard Chartered
22 Sept 2025
Navigating Change – Custody Services in the Middle East
The Middle East is rapidly reshaping its capital markets. Regulatory reform, ambitious national strategies and evolving investor demographics and demands are contributing to a significant wave of change. In this 15 minute podcast, Prochi Sookun, and Scott Dickinson unpack what is changing in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Egypt, and what it means for global investors and custodians
Speakers:
Prochi Sookun, Executive Director, Head, FSS Client Solutions & Operations, Africa & MENAP at Standard Chartered
Scott Dickinson, Managing Director, Regional Head, FSS, AME at Standard Chartered
22 Sept 2025
The Custodian of Tomorrow – Technology as an enabler
The Custodian of Tomorrow brings you insights on how technology powers innovation, resilience and growth in securities services. In this episode, Hai Jade Fuan and Priya Gupta share insights into how we’re using technology to redefine what custody means for our clients today and tomorrow.
Speakers:
Priya Gupta, Head of Technology, Financing & Securities Services, Standard Chartered
Hai Jade Fuan, Head of Product Commercialisation, Financing & Securities Services, Standard Chartered
18 Sept 2025
ISO 20022 Made Simple – Episode 4: Global Standard, Regional Realities
Join us in this insightful episode as we delve into the global implementation and adaptation of ISO 20022, the international standard for electronic data interchange between financial institutions. Our expert guests, Joanne Fraser and Camilla Bullock, provide a comprehensive analysis of how different regions are embracing this transformative standard.
Joanne Fraser discusses Europe's journey, highlighting how financial institutions are building on the SEPA Foundation. As the first large-scale regional implementation of ISO 20022, SEPA has set the stage for innovation and enhanced cross-border efficiency within the eurozone.
In contrast, Camilla Bullock sheds light on the dynamic landscape of APAC. Here, fintechs and digital-native players are pushing boundaries, driving interoperability, inclusiveness, and innovation. However, the region faces challenges such as regulatory fragmentation, local language needs, and cross-currency FX considerations.
Guest Speakers:
Joanne Fraser, Cash Product Head for the UK and Europe at Standard Chartered
Camilla Bullock, CEO of Emerging Payments Association Asia
21 Jul 2025
ISO 20022 Made Simple – Episode 3: Navigating the ISO 20022 Migration
ISO 20022 isn’t just a messaging standard. It’s a catalyst for unlocking value across the payments ecosystem. In this episode, we zoom in on the practical realities of migration. We explore what exactly is migrating and when, break down key timelines and resource considerations, and discuss the common challenges banks face-from technical integration to operational disruptions. We will also look at the surprises that have emerged along the way, share insights on how banks are adapting, and highlight tools and strategies that can help institutions navigate the journey more smoothly.
Guest Speakers:
Girish Raju, Director, Domestic Payables, Cash Management, Standard Chartered
Nicolas Stuckens, Head of ISO 20022 Adoption and Data Quality, Swift
13 Jun 2025
Artificial Intelligence X ISO 20022 = A Perfect Match?
Elena Strbac, Global Head of Data Science & Innovation at Standard Chartered, explores how artificial intelligence improves the efficiency and accuracy of ISO 20022 message processing in this interview with Danielle Sharpe, Head of FI Clearing Product, Corporate and Investment Banking, Standard Chartered.
26 Mar 2025
Leading the Way with ISO 20022 Adoption
Rajesh Vedantham discusses with Eleanor Hill the impact of ISO 20022 on payments and outlines key steps for corporates to adopt the new standard, in this interview.
26 Mar 2025
Confronting the Dark Side of AI
Sunday Domingo interviews Eleanor Hill about the risks of AI in finance, exploring how criminals exploit new technologies and what institutions do to protect clients from cybercrime.
17 Mar 2025
ISO 20022 Made Simple: Enhanced Data = Enhanced Risk Management
Sunday Domingo interviews Danielle Sharpe about ISO 20022's enhanced data formats and standardized messages, which improve compliance and risk management in correspondent banking flows.
21 Nov 2024
Resetting Globalisation: What will the future of global trade look like?
Industry experts examine the evolving global trade system, including supply chain restructuring and the impact of plurilateral agreements, to predict the future of international commerce.
4 Sept 2023
Resetting Globalisation: Protecting biodiversity and the ocean - The Blue Economy
Industry experts explore how globalization can be leveraged to safeguard the ocean and its biodiversity, emphasizing the ocean's crucial role in the global economy.
14 Jul 2023
Resetting Globalisation: Where are we headed next?
Industry experts examine the evolving trends, opportunities, and challenges in the global flow of goods, capital, and people to understand the future of globalization.
6 Jun 2023
Resetting Globalisation: The future of cross-border data flows
Industry experts examine the increasing cross-border flow of data, exploring the challenges and opportunities for businesses in the face of globalization.
8 Sept 2022
A Balancing Act: Efficiently Managing and Deploying Cash
Shoaib Yaqub discusses with Eleanor Hill how companies navigate capital structure challenges and mobilize cash in volatile markets, considering ESG factors and working capital efficiency in this interview.
16 Nov 2021
Diversifying the path to leadership in financial markets
Leaders featured in the 2021 HEROes List discuss their personal stories and actions to foster gender diversity, equity, and inclusion in the financial workplace, creating a supportive environment for women to advance into leadership roles in this interview episode.
30 Sept 2021
Meet the women closing the gender gap in enterprise tech
Three female leaders featured on the Heroes list share their experiences and insights on promoting gender diversity within enterprise technology, inspiring listeners with their impact on women in the workplace in this interview.
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