Cedar Management Consulting International

?????? ?????????? ?????????????????? ???? ???????? ???????? ???????? ????????????????????! As the November 2025 deadline approaches, banks must prepare beyond a simple data upgrade or payment modernization. The transition requires a structured approach that addresses all factors of?????????, ????????????????????, ??????????????????, ?????? ????????????. ? Cedar’s ISO 20022 Readiness Framework helps banks align operations with the new standard — ensuring not just compliance but real value through optimization, automation, and improved customer experiences. ? Is your bank addressing all critical layers of the ISO 20022 transformation journey? ? ?? Connect with us: https://lnkd.in/di5QEyux ? #ISO20022 #PaymentsModernization #CedarConsulting #BankingTransformation #OperationalEfficiency #CustomerExperience #DigitalPayments #RegulatoryCompliance Ramkumar Venkataraman | Ramakrishnan Viswanathan | Pankul Verma | Chetan Parekh | Murtaza Shaikhally | Amit Jain | Divya Shah | Aditya Agarwal | Soham Dutta | Tarishi Kumari | Alan Nigrel | Y. Akshay Bharadwaj

?? ?????? ????????????. ???????????????? ??????????????????????????. The ???????????????? ?? ????????????-?????????? ???????? ???????????? – ???????????? | ???? ?????? ???????? is where vision meets action. From digital transformation to next-gen innovation, this global stage brings together the minds shaping the future of banking and FinTech. Don’t just witness the change—???? ???????? ???? ?????? ???????????????????????? ???????? ?????????????? ????????’?? ????????. ?? Learn more: https://bit.ly/3F3KjVS #CedarIBSiSummit #FutureReadyBank #Kuwait #BankingInnovation #FinTechLeadership #DigitalTransformation #beseenwhereitmatters

NextGen Core banking systems are reshaping how banks operate—driving agility, enabling seamless tech integration, and supporting real-time customer experiences. But what’s truly driving this shift? ?? Cast your vote and join us at the Building a Future-Ready Bank Summit, Kuwait, on May 14, 2025, as we explore how core transformation is unlocking the next phase of digital banking. https://bit.ly/3F3KjVS #CedarIBSiEvents #Summits #Kuwait #FutureReadyBank #CoreBanking #DigitalTransformation #beseenwhereitmatters

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?????? ?????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? & ?????????? ?????????????????????? ? Banks often view ISO 20022 as a compliance exercise—but the real opportunity lies in using it to unlock long-term #value. Ramkumar Venkataraman, Senior Partner at Cedar Management Consulting International, outlines a practical four-part framework to help banks optimize payment architecture, drive automation, and accelerate innovation. ? Watch now to explore how readiness can lead to real impact: https://lnkd.in/dk9RQzFH ?? #ISO20022 #CedarConsulting #BankingInnovation #PaymentsModernization #DigitalTransformation #FinancialServices Ramakrishnan Viswanathan | Pankul Verma | Chetan Parekh | Murtaza Shaikhally | Amit Jain | Divya Shah | Aditya Agarwal | Soham Dutta | Tarishi Kumari | Alan Nigrel | Y. Akshay Bharadwaj

We're #hiring a new Engagement Manager - Fintech Practice in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're #hiring a new Principal | Financial Services Technology Practice in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Apply today or share this post with your network.

?? ?????? ??????????: ?????????????????? ?????? ?????? ???????????? ???? ???????????????? With SWIFT decommissioning MT messages by November 2025, financial institutions must transition to ISO 20022 to ensure seamless cross-border transactions and regulatory compliance. Beyond compliance, this shift enables richer data, faster processing, and enhanced payment services.? At Cedar, we help banks and financial institutions navigate this transition with a structured ISO 20022 readiness framework, covering Data, Technology, Process, and People (DTPP). From diagnostic reviews to compliance validation and risk assessments, our approach ensures a controlled, efficient migration to the new standard.? ??????????? ???? ????:? https://lnkd.in/di5QEyux ? #ISO20022 #PaymentsTransformation #BankingTechnology #CrossBorderPayments #FinancialMessaging #FutureofPayments Ramakrishnan Viswanathan | Ramkumar Venkataraman | Pankul Verma | Chetan Parekh | Murtaza Shaikhally | Amit Jain | Divya Shah | Aditya Agarwal | Soham Dutta | Tarishi Kumari | Alan Nigrel | Y. Akshay Bharadwaj

?? ???????????????????????? ???????????????????? & ?????????????? ???????????????????????????? ?????? ?? ??????????????-?????????? ???????? A leading wholesale and retail bank sought to streamline branch operations and enhance digitalization. Cedar piloted a centralized, digital-led model in its Algerian subsidiary, reviewing 75 processes and identifying key areas for efficiency. By optimizing 15 core processes and aligning operations with global best practices, the bank is set to enhance service quality, reskill employees, and improve resource utilization, with a potential headcount reduction of 60-70 through automation. ?? Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/d-zxkC5n #CedarConsulting #BankingInnovation #DigitalTransformation #OperationalExcellence #FinancialServices

?????????? ???????????????? ?????????????? ?????????? ????????’?? ???????? For years, the Cedar-IBSi Summits have brought together the brightest minds in banking and finance—??????+ ???????????????? ??????????????, ??????+ ?????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ????????????????????????, ?????? ???????? ??,?????? ??????????????????—to drive conversations that shape the future of financial services. On May 14, 2025, in Kuwait,??????? ???????????????? ?? ????????????-?????????? ???????? ?????????????continues this legacy, creating a space for decision-makers to discuss what’s next for digital banking, payments, compliance, and innovation. With ??????+ ?????????? ?????????????????????? and fireside chats, the summit is more than just an event—it’s where insights turn into strategies and connections that lead to real-world impact. Join the conversations that are shaping the next era of banking. Register now: https://bit.ly/3F3KjVS #CedarIBSiSummit #FutureReadyBank #BankingInnovation #FinancialServices #Leadership #Kuwait