12/06/2026
What if the biggest challenge in standardization today isn’t the lack of standards - but the abundance of them?
This was one of the key observations shared by CREATEQ CEO Michael Jaeggi following ANNA - Association of National Numbering Agencies event in Switzerland, where leaders from financial market infrastructure, regulatory bodies, and industry organizations gathered to discuss the future of standardization.
As conversations explored topics ranging from financial markets and digital assets to emerging technologies, one recurring challenge stood out: how to create standards that simplify collaboration without adding unnecessary complexity.
Our CEO Michael Jaeggi highlights an issue that has not been discussed so far:
“Every new standard should force us to ask whether an old one can be retired. Otherwise, we risk creating complexity instead of reducing it.”
The history of standardization offers plenty of examples. Many of today’s widely adopted standards started as common practices, evolved into market norms, and only later became formally recognized. The same pattern can be seen across industries - from manufacturing and aviation to software and financial services.
As AI, digital assets, and new technologies continue to reshape industries, the question is no longer whether new standards are needed. The challenge is ensuring they create clarity, interoperability, and long-term value.
At CREATEQ, these conversations resonate strongly with our approach to building future-ready software: combining precision engineering with close collaboration to help organizations navigate complexity and adapt to evolving industry requirements.
A valuable event, insightful discussions, and an important reminder that successful innovation depends not only on new ideas - but also on our ability to align around them.
Should the introduction of a new standard also include a strategy for retiring outdated ones?