Klarna launches open banking platform
by Graham Buck
The Swedish banking group said that open banking platforms will enable banks and fintechs to personalise their offerings.
Payments - Disbursements
Background
Making payments is the inevitable consequence of making purchases and an essential and integral part of the financial supply chain. A payment is the transfer of value from one party, a person or…
Read moreDeutsche Bank joins China’s NetsUnion network
by Graham Buck
The NUCC has quickly established itself as a main component of the country’s financial infrastructure system.
Swift gpi for cross-border payments adds six Spanish banks
by Graham Buck
The sextet represents 85% of the cross-border payments market in Spain.
APEXX global payments marketplace launches in Russia
by Graham Buck
The single marketplace for global payments announced that Russia’s three largest banks are now part of its network.
Europe’s PSD2 ‘could re-direct fraud to other regions’
by Graham Buck
The European Union’s stricter requirements for prevention could result in more fraud in the US and elsewhere, claims a report.
Western Union Puerto Rico tie-up enables cross-border payments
by Graham Buck
The US group is collaborating with local digital chequebook platform TuChequera.com.
UK to stay in SEPA regardless of Brexit outcome
by Graham Buck
The European Payments Council agreed that the UK will remain a member of the single euro payments area.
C2FO partners with India’s Kotak on working capital management solution
by Graham Buck
The bank says the partnership with C2FO will meet the increased working capital needs of Indian businesses.
EU works towards cheaper cross-border payments
by Graham Buck
The majority of the new regulations are scheduled to be introduced this December.
BNY Mellon offers FX and multi-currency product
by Graham Buck
The newly-launched SmartPay Global offers both FX payments and global payments services.
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.
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.
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.
Italy’s payment services group SIA considers IPO
by Graham Buck
Italian payment services group SIA is considering an initial public offering, says its chief executive.
OPTIMISE YOUR: card, payroll and cross-border B2B payments
by Jack Large
ACT Cash Management Conference 2019 - ideas from APEXX, CurrencyCloud, and Income Group
Huge operational challenges in 2019 as technology impact grows
by Jack Large
Survey shows that blockchain could offer major benefit for payments; cybersecurity major problem but 48% don’t offer inhouse training
Payments: more partnerships, alternatives, Swift translator, disputes
by Jack Large
New partnerships worldwide; Payment cards v. Alternatives; intercompany disputes; Swift Translator; real-time payments and liquidity ma
Demystifying virtual accounts
by Dirk Kronshage , Global Head, Collection Products, Deutsche Bank
Dirk Kronshage, Global Head of Collections, Cash Products, Deutsche Bank explains what they are and when and where to use them
Swift’s strategy coming to fruition and RMB retains 5th place
by Jack Large
Swift gpi announces first link to block chain network; RMB Tracker shows volumes declining but still retains global position
Swift gpi the building block for Global Liquidity Innovation initiative
by Jack Large
LVMH and FIS successfully complete their SWIFT gpi for Corporates pilot project and open door to new liquidity management opportunities
Developing case for and implementing a global treasury centre in Netherlands
by Christoph Nelischer , Advisory Board Member, Complex Countries
Define scope; review the possible triggers; evaluate whether the advantages apply to your organisation; and then ensure maximisation of