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Community Session with the Banking Community to Introduce Swift APIs

24 January 2025 - 24 January 2025 Taj Lands' End, Mumbai
API Event - Jan 2025

Objective

The session was organised to introduce Swift’s API capabilities to the banking and corporate ecosystem, with a focus on enabling seamless bank-corporate connectivity. The engagement aimed to highlight how APIs can transform client-to-bank (C2B) communication and support evolving corporate needs in an increasingly digital financial landscape.

Key Highlights

Context / Background

As the corporate landscape continues to evolve, there is a growing demand for real-time, seamless, and integrated connectivity between banks and corporates. Swift has been actively engaging with the ecosystem to drive awareness and adoption of API-based solutions that enhance efficiency and collaboration.

Event Overview

The session brought together participants from banks and corporates, fostering dialogue on next-generation connectivity and digital transformation. The event saw strong participation from key institutions, including representation from corporates and market infrastructure players.

Leadership Messaging

The session was hosted by Rajshree Jain and conducted by Hemant Chandak.
A fireside chat featuring Ravi Pooli, Mitsuru Kayahana, and insights from Vidya Krishnan highlighted the importance of trade finance digitisation and its role in unlocking future growth opportunities for India.

Discussions emphasised the transformative potential of APIs in enabling seamless C2B communication, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the broader digitisation agenda across the financial ecosystem.

Takeaways

  • Highlighted the role of Swift APIs in enabling seamless bank-corporate connectivity
  • Emphasised the importance of digitisation in transforming trade finance and corporate banking
  • Reinforced the need for collaboration between banks and corporates to drive innovation
  • Showcased emerging opportunities in India’s evolving corporate and trade ecosystem

Participation Overview

  • 60+ participants from banks and corporates
  • Representation from key banks, corporates, and market infrastructure institutions

Closing Statement

As the financial ecosystem continues to evolve, API-driven connectivity is set to play a pivotal role in enhancing collaboration between banks and corporates. Swift remains committed to supporting the industry in adopting next-generation solutions that drive efficiency, innovation, and growth.