Nigeria caps ATM cash withdrawals to promote CBDCs – Industry update: 8 December
by Graham Buck
Bank of Canada hikes rate; Biggest gold ETF to use non-UK vaults; Lithium prices ease; LatAm dollar bond sales set to rally
South America
Eighth successive hike takes Australia‘s interest rate to 3.1% – Industry roundup: 6 December
by Graham Buck
IBM and Maersk shutter TradeLens; Bulk ships "transporting food cargoes"; Fit For The Future study issued; Mastercard and Vesta in LatAm partnership
Emerging markets could begin rate cuts by mid-2023 – Industry updates: 29 November
by Graham Buck
China goes for gold over dollar; CLOs bounce back from brief selloff; CBA leads in asset finance; Two contenders remain for Citi Banamex
China set to retain grip on global rare earths supply – Industry roundup: 3 November
by Graham Buck
Bank of England hikes rate by 0.75%; Singapore's MAS explores retail CBDC; Call for crackdown on shadow banks; Canada ISO 20022 delay
US CBDC moves a step closer with sandbox initiative – Industry roundup: 1 September
by Graham Buck
Japan regulator tightens bank scrutiny; Brazil development bank buys carbon credits; StanChart Singapore digital bank; SWIFT uses predictive analytics
All eyes on inflation at Jackson Hole summit – Industry roundup: 25 August
by Graham Buck
Mastercard launches crypto card in Argentina; UK power grid's contingency exercise; Nigeria push for eNaira; Huawei sees survival focus on cash flow
Binance temporarily pauses Bitcoin withdrawals – Industry roundup: 14 June
by Graham Buck
Jamaica moves ahead with CBDC; UK trade finance bank launches; Standard Chartered extends China range; Modulr-Ripple extends partnership to Remessa
Kangaroo bonds bounce back – Industry roundup: 5 May
by Graham Buck
Philippines plans CBDC pilot; Argentina banks offer crypto trade; B2B global payment trends revealed; Digitally enhanced trade finance
Sanctions sink trade finance bank ATB – Industry roundup: 28 April
by Graham Buck
Trio partner on cross-border payments; The CAR legalises Bitcoin; Brazil instant payments gain traction; Alibaba joins Low Carbon Patent Pledge
Industry roundup: 19 April
by Graham Buck
India’s payment industry trends; RBI assesses Indian economy; Brazil ready to pilot CBDC; War increases commodity trade exposures
Industry roundup: January 31
by Kylene Casanova
U.S. Treasury alternatives to IDme, FedNow pricing approach established, Central Pacific Bank launches banking-as-a-service, digital banking in Brazil
Industry roundup: 17 December
by Kylene Casanova
Technology acquisition, AI advancements prominent in UK, cloud-based digital banking innovations, Tinkoff and Finastra partner for entry into PHL
Industry roundup: 3 December
by Kylene Casanova
Deutsche Bank and Merck India partner on a state-of-the-art treasury system, settlement Discipline Regime (SDR) to take effect
Consumer demand for instant payments IS GLOBAL
by Jack Large
Citi’s Instant Payment service now available in 28 markets and growing at 100%+/year
Accelerating Colombia’s corporate ESG progress
by Ben Poole
A partnership is helping to measure the country's private sector contribution to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
A look at Latin America
by Ben Poole
Digital banking and working capital management are high on the agenda following recent announcements.
LATAM corporates have limited manoeuvrability around COVID-19 pressure
by Ben Poole
New Fitch Ratings data shows weak cash flow and a lack of ability to cut capex impacting corporates in the region.
Santander Group agrees to acquire merchant services company Elavon México
by Ben Poole
The group will provide acquiring and payment services to merchants, enabled by its global merchant platform.
Global trade finance associations join forces
by Ben Poole
The merger with ATFA boosts ITFA's presence in the Americas.
PayClip chooses TreasuryXpress to automate treasury operations
by Ben Poole
On-demand treasury technology provider expands footprint in Latin America.
Standard Chartered Trade20 index reveals the rising stars of global trade
by Ben Poole
Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya and Ireland join India and China in the top five of 20 markets with the greatest potential for future trade growth
Mastercard and SAP partner on B2B payments in Colombia and Chile
by Ben Poole
The partnership aims to tackle manual accounts payable processes in the South American countries.
Ripple eyes South America expansion with Brazil launch
by Graham Buck
The real-time payments specialist revealed a key hire made earlier this year as it looks to develop business in the region