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Calderdale Council Information Notice

The ICO has issued an information notice to Calderdale Council regarding a data protection matter. This notice is part of the ICO's enforcement activities in the local government sector.

PCI SSC Meeting Advances Payment Security and AI Guidance

The PCI Security Standards Council held its North America Community Meeting, focusing on advancing payment security and launching AI guidance. The event brought together over 1,200 stakeholders to discuss evolving standards, best practices for AI in payments, and cross-industry collaboration.

PCI SSC Asia-Pacific Community Meeting on Payment Security

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is hosting its annual Asia-Pacific Community Meeting in Bangkok on November 5-6, 2025. The event will bring together payment security experts to discuss evolving threats, new technologies, and best practices for preventing cyberattacks and fraud in the region.

PCI SSC Establishes India-South Asia Regional Engagement Board

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has established its first Regional Engagement Board (REB) for the India and South Asia region, effective for 2025-2026. The board comprises 27 organizations from the payment industry to advise on payment security issues and promote awareness of PCI SSC standards.

PCI Security Standards Council Publishes Inaugural Annual Report

The PCI Security Standards Council has released its first-ever Annual Report, detailing progress in payment security during 2025 and outlining its vision for 2026. The report highlights advancements in standards, global collaboration, and the adoption of a product-led operating model.

ISO 20022 Payments Standard Deadline Approaching

SWIFT has issued a notice reminding financial institutions that the ISO 20022 standard for cross-border payments will become mandatory on November 22, 2025, ending the coexistence period with older MT formats. Institutions must complete their migration and testing to avoid disruptions and potential charges.

ISO 20022: AI for Structured Postal Data Transition

SWIFT is providing an open-source AI solution to help financial institutions transition from unstructured to structured postal data for ISO 20022 payment messages. This is a mandatory change required by November 2026 to avoid message rejection and ensure data integrity for AML efforts.

ISO 20022 Becomes Standard for Cross-Border Payments

As of November 22, 2025, ISO 20022 is the mandatory standard for cross-border payments, replacing the MT message format. This change aims to enhance efficiency, data richness, and compliance for financial institutions worldwide, supporting G20 goals for international payments.