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HAUCK & AUFHÄUSER PRIVATBANKIERS KGAA IS LIVE WITH DION’S SEPA GATEWAY SOLUTION

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Posted on June 28, 2014

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Hauck & Aufhäuser Adopts SEPA Gateway

Hauck & Aufhäuser Privatbankiers KGaA (H&A), a leading German private bank, is using Dion Global Solutions’ SEPA Gateway to process SEPA payments. The bank is now fully SEPA compliant with Dion’s solution supporting all affected transactions, including domestic direct debit payments (DTA) and SWIFT 103 messages.

“To ensure we can continue to deliver a superior service to our clients we are taking SEPA compliance very seriously,” said Christian Gorges, Project Manager at Hauck & Aufhäuser Privatbankiers KGaA. “Dion provides our bank with a clear way forward, which fully meets the requirements of Hauck & Aufhäuser Privatbankiers. Its flexible, scalable solution will ensure we are in a position to process SEPA payments and direct debits from the get go.”

Features of Dion’s SEPA Gateway Solution

Dion’s SEPA Gateway is quick and easy to implement. The solution is built on a flexible, rules-based engine that can be customised to support a range of business requirements and transaction volumes. Standard interfaces are provided to all major clearing houses including Deutsche Bundesbank.

Collaboration Between Dion and H&A

Norbert Steinbach, Country Manager at Dion Global Solutions Luxembourg said: “Our close co-operation with Hauck’s project team has allowed the bank to hit compliance targets way in advance of the newly proposed SEPA deadlines. Our SEPA Gateway technology simplifies migration projects for banks, reducing complexity without the need to make changes to existing business operations. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Hauck to ensure that any newly enforced regulatory measures are met in good time.”

Key Takeaways

  • Hauck & Aufhäuser Privatbankiers KGaA has deployed Dion Global Solutions’ SEPA Gateway to achieve full SEPA compliance.
  • The solution supports domestic direct debits (DTA) and SWIFT 103 messages, enabling seamless SEPA payment processing.
  • Dion’s SEPA Gateway is customizable, rules‑based, scalable, and easy to implement with interfaces to major clearing houses including Deutsche Bundesbank.
  • Close collaboration between Dion and Hauck Aufhäuser resulted in early compliance, ahead of proposed SEPA deadlines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SEPA Gateway?
Dion’s SEPA Gateway is a scalable, rules‑based payments engine that supports SEPA transactions including direct debits (DTA) and SWIFT 103 messages, with interfaces to clearing houses.
Which bank implemented it?
Hauck & Aufhäuser Privatbankiers KGaA, a leading German private bank, deployed the solution to process SEPA payments and direct debits.
What are the benefits of the solution?
The SEPA Gateway is quick and easy to implement, customizable to transaction needs, integrates with major clearing houses like Deutsche Bundesbank, and speeds compliance without changing existing operations.

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