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Communication keeps everyone on the same track – Emma Wadmark on creating clarity in transformation projects
News Insight Payments
07/09/2026

Communication keeps everyone on the same track – Emma Wadmark on creating clarity in transformation projects

When a bank undergoes major transformation, clear and effective internal communication is essential. With experience in communicating complex change across large-scale transformation programs, 421’s Emma Wadmark knows how to connect strategic decisions with the people responsible for turning them into reality. In this interview, she discusses how the right expertise can help organizations navigate transformation successfully, from early planning to post-go-live.

PSR & PSD3 in 2026 – What banks need to do, timeline, challenges, and solutions
News Insight
12/03/2026

PSR & PSD3 in 2026 – What banks need to do, timeline, challenges, and solutions

As PSR and PSD3, parts of the European Commission's proposed Payment Services Package move closer to finalization, 2026 is set to be a defining year for banks' readiness to navigate a highly complex regulatory transformation that is soon to become a reality. 2026 will require a dedicated focus on analysis and planning, understanding what needs to be done and why.