The RTGS Renewal Programme will deliver the next generation of our real-time gross settlement (RTGS) service.
Overview
The Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) service is the infrastructure that holds accounts for banks, building societies and other institutions. The balances in these accounts can be used to move money in real time between these account holders, this delivers final and risk-free settlement. A programme of work has been established to deliver a renewed Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) service. As set out in the blueprint, as well as replicating the functionality provided today, the new RTGS service will deliver a range of new features and capabilities for payments and settlements between financial institutions. More detail on when functionality is now expected to be delivered is in the Programme timeline below.
We will continue to engage with the payments industry throughout the Programme, to ensure that the next generation of RTGS creates a world-leading payments service for the UK.
Why is it necessary to renew RTGS?Ā
Renewing the service is necessary because the way payments are made has changed dramatically in recent years, reflecting changes in the needs of households and companies, changes in technology, and an evolving regulatory landscape.
Our vision
Our vision is to develop an RTGS service which is fit for the future, increasing resilience and access, and offering wider interoperability, improved user functionality and strengthened end-to-end risk management of the UKās High Value Payment System.
Transition plan
How we are governed
Renewal Executive Board
The Renewal Executive Board (REB) is a senior-level executive group responsible for the delivery of the RTGS Renewal Programme. REB is chaired by the Deputy Governor for Markets & Banking, with other members including the Bankās Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer and the Executive Director for Payments. REB is responsible for overseeing the delivery, overall scope and financial management (within an overall budget determined by Court) of the RTGS Renewal Programme. Its responsibilities are set out in theĀ Renewal Executive Board Terms of ReferenceOpens in a new window.
REBĀ works closely with the RTGS/CHAPS Board, which provides strategic leadership for live operation of RTGS and CHAPS.
The Bankās RTGS Renewal Programme includes a significant engagement programme with key stakeholders, including through theĀ Senior Sponsors' BodyOpens in a new window
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