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NRI’s I-STAR/GX Swift Business Connect has been honored with the 2025 FTF News Technology Innovation Award for “Best Cutting-Edge Solution.” The solution is recognized for enabling direct, API-based connectivity to the SWIFT network—simplifying post-trade operations and helping firms prepare for key industry changes such as T+1 settlement and ISO 20022 migration.
In a new FTF News interview, NRI’s Yohei Sawai discusses the innovation behind the award-winning solution, how it supports operational efficiency, and what’s next for NRI in financial technology.

Watch the full interview here: