Mike Truter
About Mike Truter
Mike Truter is a Product Manager specializing in Payment Market Infrastructures at Swift, with a background in managing payment solutions across Asia and EMEA. He has held various leadership roles in the financial sector, including significant positions at MUFG and RedCompass Labs.
Work at Swift
Mike Truter has been serving as a Product Manager for Payment Market Infrastructures at Swift since 2023. His role focuses on developing and managing payment solutions that enhance market infrastructures. Based in London, he contributes to Swift's mission of enabling secure and efficient financial transactions globally.
Previous Experience at MUFG
Truter held multiple positions at MUFG, including Managing Director of the Systems Office for Asia from 2016 to 2019. During this time in Singapore, he managed the implementation of a regional payment engine for EMEA, aligning with the Single Euro Payment Area (SEPA) and UK Faster Payments. He also served as Executive Director of Business Relationship Management from 1996 to 2016 in London, where he worked on innovative payment solutions.
Consulting and Innovation Roles
Before joining Swift, Truter worked at RedCompass Labs as Partner in Digital Ecosystems & Innovation from 2019 to 2022 in London. He also served as Director at G&T Consulting for a brief period in 2022. His experience includes establishing a new office for a payments consultancy in Singapore and expanding its business in Asia.
Education and Qualifications
Mike Truter studied at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, where he earned a National Diploma in Public Relations from 1992 to 1994. His educational background supports his extensive career in the payments industry, providing a foundation for his roles in management and consulting.
Involvement in Project Ubin
Truter participated in Project Ubin, an initiative by the Monetary Authority of Singapore exploring Central Bank Digital Currencies. This involvement reflects his engagement with innovative financial technologies and his commitment to advancing payment solutions.