ISO standards are essential for the banking and finance sector, as they provide a common framework for the exchange of information, transactions and services, covering aspects such as payment cards, securities, messaging, identification, and risk management. By adopting these standards, financial institutions can enhance their operational integrity, promote transparency, and support regulatory compliance and consumer protection.

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ISO 20022-1

Financial services — Universal financial industry message scheme
Part 1: Metamodel

Published in 2013
CHF 216
ISO 8583

Financial-transaction-card-originated messages — Interchange message specifications

Published in 2023
CHF 96
ISO 10962

Securities and related financial instruments — Classification of financial instruments (CFI) code

Published in 2021
CHF 63
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