Autorek’s 2026 report explores the payments ‘Great Paradox’, as firms pursue real-time innovation while still constrained by manual processes and fragmented data.
The payments industry is moving quickly toward real‑time settlement, smarter automation, and new digital ways of moving money. At the same time, many organisations still rely on manual processes, inconsistent data, and outdated systems. Autorek’s The Future of Payments Operations 2026 explores this growing “Great Payments Paradox” and what leaders can do about it.
What You’ll Learn:
- Scaling Payments: 69% of firms say manual processes limit their ability to scale. The report explains why automation is now essential for sustainable growth.
- Data Fragmentation: 80% of organisations say disconnected data affects their operations. You’ll learn why improving visibility is becoming more important than increasing transaction speed.
- Safeguarding Pressures: Only 33% of respondents feel ready for the upcoming safeguarding and client money deadlines. The report outlines why regulators now expect real‑time control rather than annual reviews.
- AI Adoption: 96% of firms use AI in some form, but many are struggling with integration, data quality, and governance. The report explores what separates effective AI adoption from surface‑level implementation.
- New Digital Rails: By 2030, organisations expect 24% of payment volume to run on blockchain‑based networks. You’ll see what this shift means for reconciliation, controls, and overall operational readiness.
This report gives you clear insights, expert commentary, and practical steps that help you modernise payments operations and close the gap between vision and reality.
