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Batch-based payment rails like ACH and Fedwire expose banks to fraud, compliance gaps, and operational drag.<\/p>\n<p>It introduces the Surround and Shrink strategy\u2014an incremental approach to payments modernization that surrounds legacy platforms with an orchestration and intelligence layer, enabling real-time processing, API-native connectivity, and embedded compliance without disrupting core operations.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the paper makes a compelling case for unified, intelligent payments architecture as the key to streamlining operations and future-proofing banking infrastructure. But how can banks achieve real-time transformation without risking operational continuity or customer trust? 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