ClearBank selects AutoRek to drive real-time innovation in financial operations
ClearBank, the enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking, has selected AutoRek, the financial control platform trusted by leading global institutions, to deliver scalable reconciliation capabilities. As ClearBank’s transactions grew by 55% in 2024, AutoRek’s platform has enabled the organisation to transform its financial operations infrastructure, moving from time-consuming processes to rapid configuration of complex…
FedNow at 2: Real-time promise, Real-time ops headache
Two years after FedNow’s launch promised to revolutionize American payments, we’re witnessing a disconnect between front-end payment capabilities and back-office operations. While over 1400 financial institutions have signed up to FedNow to offer instant payments to customers, most haven’t upgraded their back-office operations to match. The result? “Instant” payments that create hours or days of…
Safeguarding on the Clock: Preparing for UK and Canadian Deadlines
The Retail Payments Activities Act (Canada) is already in effect, and the UK FCA deadline in May 2026 is approaching fast. Payments firms that fail to act now risk failed audits, heavy fines, or even licence restrictions. Our new whitepaper, Safeguarding on the Clock: Preparing for UK and Canadian Deadlines, gives you practical steps to…
Automating safeguarding reporting across the UK and Canada for a licensed EMI and MSB payments business
An international, fast-growing fintech specializing in automating accounts payable services globally faced operational challenges in its reconciliation and regulatory reporting. The company processes millions of daily payment transactions in multiple currencies and could no longer rely on manual workarounds due to the complexity and high volume of its payment offerings. A key challenge was the…
Two Years On: FedNow – What it Means for U.S. Payments
Posted: 22/07/2025 | Read time: 2 minutes In July 2023, the U.S. Federal Reserve launched FedNow, an instant payments service designed to revolutionize how money moves across the American economy. With FedNow, businesses and consumers can send and receive payments instantly, directly through their bank or credit union accounts. Unlike traditional Automated Clearing House…
The Future of Payments Operations: Embracing Agentic AI
Posted: 04/07/2025 | Read time: 4 minutes In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial services, the integration of Agentic AI is set to revolutionise payments operations. As organisations strive to enhance service delivery while managing operational costs, the collaboration between Capgemini, Microsoft, and AutoRek is paving the way for innovative solutions that leverage technology to…
GoCardless achieve efficiency and compliance in a fast-moving payments landscape
GoCardless is a global payments processing company handling millions of transactions every day across multiple banking schemes, sponsor banks, and currencies. As volumes grew and safeguarding regulations evolved, the business needed a scalable, automated way to reconcile payments accurately while maintaining robust controls. With increasing complexity driven by regulatory change and the growth of open…
How FedNow is transforming the U.S. payments landscape
In July 2023, the Federal Reserve launched FedNow, the U.S.’s first publicly operated instant payments rail. This groundbreaking service is already reshaping how financial institutions process, reconcile, and manage payments. Unlike traditional ACH transfers that can take days, FedNow enables real-time payments, 24/7/365. However, this unprecedented speed introduces significant operational challenges, from liquidity management and…
The Future of Payments Operations: Agentic AI and the rise of digital colleagues
Rising transaction volumes, mounting compliance demands, and escalating costs are pushing traditional payment systems to their limits. The answer? Automation. AutoRek, Microsoft, and Capgemini are partnering with top payment firms to deploy cutting-edge AI, especially Agentic AI to remove operational bottlenecks, boost productivity, and enhance human expertise where it matters most. Generative AI and…
Modern payments, outdated systems: why growth and uncertainty demand agility
Posted: 27/03/2025 | Read time: 4 minutes The payments industry is undergoing a profound transformation. With the rise of digital assets, real-time payment methods, and evolving regulations, the pace of change has never been faster. Transaction volumes are surging, payment methods are diversifying, and businesses are under pressure to adapt. Despite these advancements, many…