SWIFT COVID-19 statement stresses systems working as normal
The payments cooperative has postponed all in-person community events through to the end of May.
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 externally with many different banks, financial and other service providers. Corporate Treasury Department…
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Corda and Skuchain target trade finance interoperability
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BlueSnap upgrades marketplace payment solution
The solution lets B2B and B2C firms launch ecommerce marketplaces that include seamless payouts and cross-border payment processing.
OpusCapita cash management solution receives certification
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New regulations in the US fuel the spread of transaction cost analysis
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Volante Technologies supporting SWIFT Standards Release 2020 MT messages
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SWIFT ISO 20022 adoption for cross-border payments pushed back
The original lead migration deadline of November 2021 has been delayed until the end of 2022.
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Santander acquires majority stake in Mercury TFS
The company digitises and automates the end-to-end management of trade finance transactions.
ING joins funding round for natural language processing firm
The partnership allows the bank and Eigen Technologies to work together when implementing use cases through data and process analysis.
DXC Technology and Tradeshift collaborate on accounts payable and procurement processes
The two firms aim to deliver touchless procure-to-pay automation and insights.
Accuity acquires Apply Financial
The firm will provide real-time STP and account validation payment solutions.
Crédit Agricole CIB joins Marco Polo Network
Following an evaluation period in 2019, the bank is entering a pilot phase on the Marco Polo Network.
SWIFT working on digitised trade instruments
The global financial messaging provider is working with trade banks to digitise documentary trade finance.
Lloyds Banking Group announces collaboration with Google Cloud
The partnership is part of the bank's digital transformation programme.
Infosys and IBM collaborate on business digital transformation
Infosys becomes first global systems integrator to join IBM’s public cloud ecosystem.
LiquidX partners with Emirates NBD to expand trade finance presence
The partnership will focus on driving innovation in transaction banking.
ING invests in blockchain-based securities lending platform
HQLAx was developed by the bank's blockchain team.
ICC launches Digital Trade Standards Initiative
The initiative aims to facilitate interoperability among the variety of new blockchain-based networks and trade platforms.
DIFC and Mashreq Bank launch instant bank account opening
The service is enabled by the region’s first KYC blockchain platform.
UnionBank and Wirecard partner on digital banking for corporates in the Philippines
The two say that the collaboration will provide corporate customers with secure, reliable banking facilities.
Yolt Technology Services boosts open banking in the Netherlands
The firm now offers API coverage to over 90% of the country.
Crowdz pilots blockchain-based invoice financing marketplace
InvoiceXchange lets businesses auction off unpaid invoices in return for financing.
BNP Paribas plans corporate pilot of virtual account management platform
The platform goes beyond the bank's previous efforts in the virtual account space.