Africa’s first digital currency launched
by Graham Buck
The Central Bank of Nigeria announced that the eNaira finally made its debut on Monday after missing its original 1 October launch date
Connectivity
Background
Corporate treasury departments have a massive connectivity problem. They have to communicate and deal internally with almost every department and operating unit within the company or the group, and…
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EBA Clearing, SWIFT and TCH trial instant cross-border payments
by Graham Buck
EBA Clearing, SWIFT and TCH have completed a proof of concept for instant cross-border payments
SWIFT chiefs praise digital innovation
by Graham Buck
SWIFT's CEO praised the industry's digital transformation on Day One of Sibos 2021
Industry roundup: 7 October
by Graham Buck
News in brief featuring NatWest's AML lapse and BNY Mellon joins Marco Polo network
J.P. Morgan takes majority ownership of Volkswagen payments business
by Ben Poole
Payments developments in the auto industry point the way to the future for digital wallets and payments data.
Corporate actions crying out for automated solutions
by Ben Poole
SIX survey reveals manual processes are still hampering corporate actions.
SWIFT transformation, part 2: Transition to a transaction platform timeline
by CTMfile
This article looks at the future timeline at a granular level and examines some of the service extensions that are possible on a transaction platform.
SWIFT transformation: From linear messaging to transaction platform
by CTM News Team
The changes in technology by SWIFT offer a way to radically transform financial communication from limited linear messages to a transaction platform.
Driving digitisation in trade finance
by Ben Poole
A paper from SWIFT looks at how trade has been impacted by the pandemic and what is needed to successfully facilitate digitisation in this area.
New APIs to aid cash management decision-making
by Ben Poole
The new APIs from Afinis Interoperability Standards aim to help corporates better access detailed financial data across banking platforms.
Creating the digital CFO
by Ben Poole
BlackLine and Kyriba have partnered on a joint solution that accelerates bank connectivity, AR automation and financial close management.
Banking as a Service set to impact financial services in next 12 months
by Ben Poole
Finastra survey finds 85% of global financial institutions believe BaaS will make an impact over the next year.
SWIFT shows off bank endorsements for new platform
by Ben Poole
New platform capabilities launching in 2022 are part of SWIFT's strategy enabling instant and frictionless end-to-end transaction management globally.
Mastercard: UK and Nordics lead Open Banking in Europe
by Ben Poole
They are best placed to make the most of open banking thanks to a high number of open banking APIs, progressive regulators, and consumer readiness.
Shots fired! New cross-border payments network takes aim at SWIFT
by Ben Poole
Former PayPal execs launch Six Clovers, a decentralised cross-border payment network connecting traditional and digital currencies.
Two live transactions boost Marco Polo’s digital trade finance network
by Ben Poole
Commerzbank successfully executed the transactions to secure payments for commercial transactions based on blockchain technology.
Digitisation critical to unlocking cash management efficiencies
by Ben Poole
Research commissioned by Nomentia found COVID-19 has amplified the importance of digitisation to release hidden cash.
UK targets fintech support as Bank of England eyes CBDC
by Ben Poole
Plans from the UK Treasury and BoE aim to boost the country's fintech and financial services.
PwC enlists fintechs for digital banking platform
by Ben Poole
The professional services giant has teamed up with 10 UK fintechs to develop a platform that is designed to be embrace the future of banking.
Citi adds digital SWIFT gpi case resolution tool
by Ben Poole
Citi Service Insights has launched on the bank's CitiDirect BE portal.
5 key recommendations for the UK fintech sector
by Ben Poole
The UK's Kalifa Review evaluates the challenges and opportunities faced by the country's fintech sector in light of COVID-19 and Brexit.
Deutsche Bank and Mastercard intensify payments collaboration
by Ben Poole
The expanding partnership is specifically focussed on digital business payments.
Digital ‘masters of change’ will define the future
by Ben Poole
Accenture Technology Vision 2021 suggests that leadership is critical as every business becomes a technology business.
Working from home: one year on
by Ben Poole
Remote working has been the reality for many of us for almost a year now. Financial services firms are catering to this in interesting ways.