EU works towards cheaper cross-border payments
by Graham Buck
The majority of the new regulations are scheduled to be introduced this December.
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IHS Markit adds OTC derivatives valuation data for FX
by Graham Buck
The time-stamped data can help firms monitor interest rate, equity, forex, credit, commodity and structured product OTC derivatives.
Saxo Bank offers digital access to mainland Chinese bonds
by Graham Buck
The bank says that it has streamlined access to a market that has been difficult for foreign investors to access.
BNY Mellon offers FX and multi-currency product
by Graham Buck
The newly-launched SmartPay Global offers both FX payments and global payments services.
BEWARE: One in 36 mobile devices has high risk Apps installed
by Jack Large
Symantec Internet Security Threat Report February 2019 reveals scary picture world-wide
ACI Worldwide to merge UP Bill Pay platform with Speedpay
by Graham Buck
The group is paying $750 million to acquire Western Union’s US bill pay business.
Standard Bank develops global payments blockchain platform
by Graham Buck
The South African bank is also working with shareholder and partner ICBC to extend the private permission-based ecosystem into China.
In-house bank v. virtual accounts: which one is right for you?
by Jack Large
OpusCapita’s analysis reveals the issues
Twelve Russian banks pilot faster payments system
by Graham Buck
First announced last April, the FPS was introduced by the Bank of Russia on January 28.
Moody’s says UK banks can withstand no-deal Brexit
by Graham Buck
The credit ratings agency said banks could weather the storm, despite the financial impact.
Two years on, Swift’s gpi gains momentum
by Graham Buck
The global payments innovation (gpi) initiative now accounts for over 50% of messaging traffic across the interbank network.
US private equity giants look to ease India’s funding squeeze
by Graham Buck
US private equity giant KKR is in talks with Indian banks on potential partnerships to lend to local firms,
Mastercard and Angaza partner on emerging markets initiative
by Graham Buck
A digital payment solution aims to increase access to solar home systems and water pumps for the world's unbanked.
Germany’s N26 eyes South America market with Brazil launch
by Graham Buck
The challenger bank is already preparing to enter the US market shortly.
Global risk assessment predicts more geopolitical tensions and protectionism
by Graham Buck
Multinationals must contend with growing geopolitical tensions, protectionism and trade disputes, warns Marsh.
EU seeking accelerated adoption of TIPS
by Graham Buck
The European Commission wants more banks to adopt its TARGET instant payment settlement system.
Kyriba joins Citi for faster payments via API integration
by Graham Buck
Kyriba said its API integration with Citi will give clients access to faster payments, more transparency and better standardisation.
A path to KYC automation
by Jack Large
Listen to Bloomberg's Dan Matthies explain their path to automating the whole KYC process
Export finance set for boost as ECB winds down quantitative easing
by Eriks Atvars , Global Head of Structured Trade & Export Finance, UniCredit Bank
Having coasted slightly since of 2015, market for structured trade & export finance is poised for growth, following a strong 2018
HSBC targets Hong Kong businesses with PayMe
by Graham Buck
The moble payment app, launched by the bank in Hong Kong two years ago, is being extended to local businesses.
Mercedes-Benz warms to blockchain technology
by Graham Buck
The German carmaker aims to improve transparency and sustainability in complex supply chains.
Accenture partners with Mastercard, Amazon on ‘circular’ supply chains
by Graham Buck
The group will use the technology to promote sustainability in the supply chain.
UK and US strike post-Brexit derivatives deal
by Graham Buck
The Bank of England has finalised a dealto maintain derivatives trading and clearing with the US, post-Brexit.
Warning of higher derivatives trading costs
by Graham Buck
Costs could nearly double as markets brace for increased volatility, warns analytics firm OpenGamma.