Mick Fennell

Business Line Director, Payments

Mick Fennell

With over 30 years’ in banking software, and 20+ years’ experience in the global payments eco-system, Mick is a highly-skilled business and market development specialist. In his current role at Temenos he is responsible for driving the global business growth strategy of Temenos’ award-winning payments offerings and supporting clients with their ambitions to scale and prepare for the future. Mick is well-versed in the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for payments professionals. As a passionate advocate for change he has a number of unique insights on payments transformation; from cloud and SaaS adoption, to the need for an infrastructure that grows, evolves and complies with the ever-changing market landscape. Prior to his role at Temenos, Mick held senior roles at Volante Technologies and Misys Banking Systems from product management to client engagement, to go-to-market activities in both global and regional geographies, including: UK and Ireland, Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa.

Latest articles from Mick Fennell

Technologies and services banks can use to meet the G20’s goals on cross-border payments
Technologies and services banks can use to meet the G20’s goals on cross-border payments

The future of cross-border payments isn’t just faster – it’s more affordable, more transparent, and more accessible.

The case for embracing the G20s goals on cross-border payments
The case for embracing the G20s goals on cross-border payments

To stay competitive in cross-border payments, banks must align with G20 targets.

A robust tech foundation is critical for maximizing SWIFT Essentials
A robust tech foundation is critical for maximizing SWIFT Essentials

With SWIFT being a vital partner for cross-border payments, banks need the technological capabilities and functional flexibility...

In the evolving world of cross-border payments, don’t put all your eggs in one basket
In the evolving world of cross-border payments, don’t put all your eggs in one basket

Banks should diversify their cross-border payment strategies and embrace alternative networks – but remember that SWIFT remain...

Why Instant Payments? The Connection Between Instant Payments and Verification of Payee (VoP)
Why Instant Payments? The Connection Between Instant Payments and Verification of Payee (VoP)

In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, instant payments have become a crucial component of modern banking. The demand ...

The Ever-Changing Terrain of Cross-Border Payments
The Ever-Changing Terrain of Cross-Border Payments

The cross-border payments sector is swiftly transforming due to the changing ways in which global customers conduct and perceive...

Correspondent banking: Trends and challenges in a fragmented world
Correspondent banking: Trends and challenges in a fragmented world

Correspondent banking is an integral part of the global financial system, facilitating cross-border transactions and connecting ...

Is Instant the final straw that breaks your payment system's back?
Is Instant the final straw that breaks your payment system's back?

I’m seldom surprised when I meet an organization that has yet to start its payments processing software modernization journey.

Get ready to embrace global payments disruption at Money20/20
Get ready to embrace global payments disruption at Money20/20

Instant payments, embedded finance, ISO 20022 SWIFT and RTGS rollouts, cross-border services, and cloud adoption drive industry ...