MAS, J.P. Morgan and Temasek develop blockchain-based prototype for multi-currency payments
The payments network will provide interfaces for other blockchain networks to connect and integrate.
International Payments
Background
Although, for most companies, cross-border/cross-currency payments make up less than 5% of all payments, they can represent a major proportion of payment costs when the FX conversion costs (which make…
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AFP survey finds cheque use for B2B payments drops to a new low
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Travelex launches API-enabled B2B platform
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Mastercard unveils vision to modernise the global B2B payments market
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Gresham adds features to its digital integration platform
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MoolahGo releases API for B2B cross-border payments
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Payments facility promises closer ties for Singapore companies and their Chinese suppliers
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Equals Group agrees ‘global relationship’ with Citigroup
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CTMcast - 19 July 2019
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Swift hails successful cross-border payments integration with FAST
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