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A tailored course, built for your situation

Sources and specific examples on hand when peers push back

Build defensible payment solutions frameworks with reasoning rooted in real-world precedent and standards

$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning 30-day money-back guarantee Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Having to backtrack or dilute your approach when challenged by peers or reviewers

The situation this course is for

Even strong payment solutions frameworks can erode when challenged without clear justification. Practitioners often know the right path but struggle to articulate the why convincingly , especially when regional teams, auditors, or technical leads push back with alternative interpretations.

Who this is for

Senior payments solutions leader at a global financial institution responsible for designing and defending cross-functional frameworks under regulatory and operational scrutiny

Who this is not for

Individuals looking for introductory material on payment processing or those not involved in framework-level design or governance decisions

What you walk away with

  • Articulate the reasoning behind payment solution choices using cited standards and documented precedents
  • Anticipate and respond to peer challenges with pre-mapped counterpoints from audit-tested implementations
  • Reference actual ISO 20022 message patterns used in high-volume corridors to justify design decisions
  • Demonstrate consistency with EMVCo and PCI SSC guidance when defining transaction security boundaries
  • Turn regulator feedback from past cycles into proactive justification for current architecture

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Mapping ISO 20022 field usage to clearing network requirements
Learn how major clearing networks interpret mandatory, optional, and proprietary fields in ISO 20022 messages, using actual implementation data from TARGET2 and CHAPS.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identifying mandatory fields for SEPA credit transfers
  2. Handling proprietary data blocks in MX messages
  3. Differentiating between pacs.008 and pain.001 usage
  4. Interpreting ISO 20022 implementation guidelines from SWIFT
  5. Aligning with EPC rulebook v4 requirements
  6. Using ISO 15022 to bridge legacy messaging
  7. Validating compliance with CBPR+ specifications
  8. Documenting field truncation rules by corridor
  9. Applying ISO 20022 dictionaries in local schemes
  10. Managing namespace collisions across domains
  11. Leveraging EBA CLEARING technical appendices
  12. Tracking amendments via ISO maintenance cycles
Module 2. Defining transaction security boundaries under PCI DSS
Establish clear segmentation strategies that align with auditor expectations and real-world deployment constraints in global payment flows.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identifying CDE scope in card-present environments
  2. Applying segmentation in cloud-hosted processors
  3. Using network segmentation to reduce audit burden
  4. Documenting firewall rules for PCI reviewers
  5. Mapping SAQ eligibility to deployment models
  6. Justifying ROC scope reductions with evidence
  7. Integrating P2PE into end-to-end flows
  8. Handling tokenization within PA-DSS systems
  9. Assessing third-party provider attestation
  10. Referencing PCI SSC cloud guidance
  11. Explaining compensating controls clearly
  12. Updating scope documentation quarterly
Module 3. Aligning with EMVCo technical frameworks for card transactions
Use official EMVCo documentation to defend design choices in chip authentication, contactless limits, and fallback behaviors.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Interpreting EMV Book 3 for kernel selection
  2. Applying contactless transaction limits by region
  3. Handling CVM mismatch during dynamic currency conversion
  4. Documenting terminal exception file handling
  5. Justifying offline PIN acceptance policies
  6. Mapping fallback scenarios to test cases
  7. Using TC脱文 as audit evidence
  8. Referencing EMVCo Level 1 certification
  9. Managing dual interface card behaviors
  10. Explaining ARPC generation choices
  11. Validating terminal time sync compliance
  12. Applying EMV 3-D Secure flow variants
Module 4. Structuring cross-border settlement with correspondent banking rules
Defend corridor-specific settlement designs using actual Nostro reconciliation practices and messaging norms.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Mapping InCommon standards to payment flows
  2. Handling UETR inclusion in MT103s
  3. Applying CLSNet rules for FX settlements
  4. Using cover payments vs. direct payments
  5. Documenting intermediary bank selection
  6. Referencing FEDWIRE and CHIPS guidelines
  7. Integrating SWIFT gpi tracking
  8. Validating nostro reconciliation timing
  9. Explaining nostro-vostro balancing
  10. Managing intraday liquidity risks
  11. Applying Wolfsberg Group principles
  12. Tracking sanctioned entity checks
Module 5. Building audit-ready documentation for SOX controls
Create artefacts that stand up to internal audit scrutiny with traceable design logic and real system integration points.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining control objectives for payment routing
  2. Documenting automated control workflows
  3. Linking change management to SOX logs
  4. Using version control as audit evidence
  5. Demonstrating segregation of duties
  6. Referencing COSO framework elements
  7. Mapping controls to SOX 404 requirements
  8. Generating timestamped approval trails
  9. Integrating monitoring alerts into reports
  10. Showing control effectiveness over time
  11. Updating control matrices quarterly
  12. Preparing walkthrough documentation
Module 6. Applying GDPR and PSD2 requirements in transaction flows
Justify consent management and data retention choices using actual EBA and national regulator interpretations.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Mapping PSD2 SCA exemptions to use cases
  2. Handling AISP and PISP onboarding
  3. Documenting customer consent trails
  4. Applying right to erasure in logs
  5. Storing PSU identifiers securely
  6. Using legitimate interest as lawful basis
  7. Referencing EBA Q&A publications
  8. Managing cross-border data flows
  9. Implementing SCA bypass justifications
  10. Tracking exemption usage patterns
  11. Balancing UX with compliance
  12. Updating policies after ECB guidance
Module 7. Using central bank circulars to shape compliance frameworks
Incorporate formal guidance from the Bank of England, HKMA, and MAS into defensible regional deployment strategies.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Analyzing HKMA’s Fintech White Paper
  2. Applying MAS Notice TRM-G03
  3. Mapping BoE PSR expectations
  4. Referencing ECB payment regulations
  5. Handling RBI compliance timelines
  6. Using APRA standards in AU
  7. Interpreting SNB requirements
  8. Documenting alignment in audit packs
  9. Tracking central bank sandboxes
  10. Engaging with regulatory APIs
  11. Applying stress test rules
  12. Updating frameworks after circulars
Module 8. Defending design choices in API-led payment architectures
Explain modular design decisions using Open Banking standards and real interoperability requirements.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Applying UK Open Banking standards
  2. Using Berlin Group NextGenPSD2
  3. Mapping STET specifications
  4. Handling asynchronous callbacks
  5. Securing endpoints with OAuth2
  6. Validating customer authentication
  7. Documenting API versioning strategy
  8. Integrating with ASPSPs reliably
  9. Testing end-to-end flows
  10. Monitoring API uptime SLAs
  11. Managing developer access
  12. Referencing ISO 27701 for privacy
Module 9. Justifying fraud scoring model inputs and thresholds
Stand behind risk-based transaction decisions with documented calibration data and model governance practices.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining baseline risk scores
  2. Using merchant category risk weights
  3. Applying velocity rule thresholds
  4. Documenting model validation cycles
  5. Referencing 3DS risk-based exemptions
  6. Adjusting for geography risk tiers
  7. Logging model decision trails
  8. Updating scoring after breaches
  9. Balancing false positive rates
  10. Integrating device fingerprinting
  11. Explaining machine learning inputs
  12. Auditing model drift quarterly
Module 10. Creating defensible incident response playbooks
Build response protocols that hold up to internal audit and regulator review using real breach response precedents.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining incident severity levels
  2. Mapping roles in breach scenarios
  3. Documenting escalation timelines
  4. Using MITRE ATT&CK framework
  5. Referencing NIST incident categories
  6. Testing tabletop exercises
  7. Logging communication chains
  8. Integrating SIEM alerts
  9. Applying GDPR breach reporting
  10. Updating playbooks after drills
  11. Managing third-party notifications
  12. Demonstrating readiness in audits
Module 11. Aligning with SWIFT CSP and KYC requirements
Support correspondent banking relationships with documented controls that satisfy SWIFT’s compliance expectations.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Implementing SWIFT CSP controls
  2. Validating user access certifications
  3. Applying dual control principles
  4. Auditing message flows for fraud
  5. Updating certificates annually
  6. Managing secure key exchange
  7. Reporting anomalies to SWIFT
  8. Using CALEA compliance tracking
  9. Applying KYC4RAP principles
  10. Documenting financial crime checks
  11. Integrating sanctions screening
  12. Reviewing access logs monthly
Module 12. Defending tokenization and PAN truncation strategies
Explain sensitive data handling choices using actual implementation patterns from Tier 1 issuers and acquirers.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Mapping token vault architectures
  2. Using PAN truncation in receipts
  3. Applying dynamic data masking
  4. Documenting token requestor roles
  5. Integrating with Visa Token Service
  6. Explaining Apple Pay token flows
  7. Managing token binding lifetimes
  8. Auditing token deactivation
  9. Applying PCI SCF templates
  10. Updating tokenization policies
  11. Balancing UX and security
  12. Referring to PCI SSF standards

How this maps to your situation

  • When your regional teams question the standardization path
  • When auditors request justification for control design
  • When technical leads propose deviations from global standards
  • When regulators ask for documentation of decision rationale

Before vs. after

Before
Needing to re-explain or modify framework decisions when challenged by peers, auditors, or regional teams
After
Walking through the reasoning behind every design choice with cited sources, real-world examples, and structured logic

What's included with your purchase

  • 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
  • Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Delivery and format

  • Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion over 6-8 weeks with practical application between modules.

If nothing changes
Without a defensible framework, even well-designed payment solutions may be diluted or delayed when challenged, weakening strategic impact and execution speed.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic compliance courses, this program focuses on actual artefacts, regulatory precedents, and design rationales used in global payment systems , ensuring depth that holds under scrutiny.

Frequently asked

How is this different from general compliance training?
It focuses on real-world decision-making in payment solutions, using documented precedents, actual regulator feedback, and standards interpretation from ISO, PCI, EMVCo, and SWIFT.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this to my current framework redesign?
Yes , each module includes templates and examples you can adapt to your current initiatives.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion over 6-8 weeks with practical application between modules..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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