Akhil Rao

Join the Community

23,338

Expert opinions

42,518

Total members

330

New members (last 30 days)

181

New opinions (last 30 days)

29,097

Total comments

Join Sign in

Director

Nth Exception

Member since

18 Dec 2020

Location

London

Bio

Professional with over 19 years of Product Management and Business Consulting experience in Strategic Payments Business Transformation programs, Transition Projects, Automation & Reengineering initiatives & Payments Operations. Currently, Managing Director - Nth Exception, Cross Border Payments technology provider and consulting firm.

Experience

Director

Nth Exception

To Present

Show all experience

Latest opinions

Beyond Messaging: How ISO 20022 Structured Data Will Reshape Global Payments

The global cross border payments ecosystem is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in decades. With the November 2025 deadline marking the end of the coexistence period for SWIFT MT and ISO 20022 messaging standards, financial institutions are accelerating efforts to align with the CBPR+ roadmap. However, this transition is m...

10 May 2025

ISO 20022 and Machine Learning: Transforming Cross-Border Payments

In today’s interconnected economy, efficient cross-border payments are crucial for businesses and individuals alike. Yet, traditional payment methods often face challenges such as delays, high costs, and limited transparency. Fortunately, recent innovations in financial technology, notably the adoption of the ISO 20022 messaging standard and machi...

14 May 2024 SWIFT Matters

Demystifying ISO 20022: A Comprehensive Guide for Financial Institutions

In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, where technology and connectivity play a pivotal role, the need for standardized and efficient communication within the industry has become more crucial than ever. Enter ISO 20022, an international standard for financial messaging that is revolutionizing the way institutions exchange information and...

29 May 2023

See all 14 opinions by Akhil