08 Nov 24 @ 15:49

The Euro Banking Association (EBA) has recently published findings from its survey on cross-border payments, exploring challenges and potential enhancements across the European payments landscape. This survey, conducted in Q2... read more

07 Nov 24 @ 17:11

UBS has made significant strides in transforming cross-border payments through its latest innovation, UBS Digital Cash. This blockchain-based payment solution aims to increase efficiency, transparency, and the programmability of corporate... read more

04 Nov 24 @ 11:07

In a rapidly evolving global payments landscape, the dominance of the US dollar remains resilient even as new contenders emerge. According to recent data from SWIFT, the dollar’s share of... read more

29 Oct 24 @ 18:38

The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled a new set of initiatives designed to enhance cross-currency instant payments within the European Union (EU) and potentially expand these capabilities globally. Built... read more

29 Oct 24 @ 15:37

Project Mandala, developed by the BIS Innovation Hub, is a compliance solution targeting the complexities of cross-border payments for both commercial and central banks. In its recent report on the... read more

22 Oct 24 @ 18:25

As the global payments ecosystem continues to evolve, 2024 presents a landscape marked by simpler user interfaces, but with growing complexity behind the scenes. According to McKinsey’s recent report, global... read more

22 Oct 24 @ 17:59

The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled new initiatives to enhance cross-border payments, building on its existing TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) service. These initiatives aim to create faster, more... read more

11 Oct 24 @ 16:34

Citi and Mastercard have announced a partnership to offer faster, more efficient cross-border payments using Mastercard debit cards across 14 global markets, with plans for expansion. Through Citi’s WorldLink Payment... read more

11 Oct 24 @ 11:42

Alipay+, Ant International’s cross-border mobile payment venture, has revealed three trends shaping the future of tourism to the benefit of global merchants and the industry. “Tourism’s importance to economic growth... read more

04 Oct 24 @ 11:49

As Czechia strides towards 2025, its payments landscape is marked by significant shifts and advancements. The convergence of traditional banking systems with innovative digital solutions is driving a new era... read more

19 Sep 24 @ 13:05

As the global demand for seamless, fast, and secure cross-border payments grows, technology is often hailed as the solution to overcoming inefficiencies in the $156 trillion market. From distributed ledger... read more

17 Sep 24 @ 13:05

CaixaBank has been selected as one of the private entities that will be part of the Project Agorá global initiative of Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Institute of... read more

12 Sep 24 @ 12:49

The Capgemini World Payments Report 2025, reveals an industry set to be reimagined with account-to-account and instant payments, predicting instant payments will account for 22% of all non-cash transaction volumes by 2028... read more

11 Sep 24 @ 12:22

The integration of AI into the payments industry is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a transformative reality actively reshaping how transactions are conducted, streamlined, and secured. With the global... read more

10 Sep 24 @ 11:01

Japan’s three largest banks, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Mizuho Financial Group, and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, are taking bold steps toward revolutionising cross-border payments with the launch of Project Pax.... read more

06 Sep 24 @ 11:35

The Swedish payments landscape, known for its innovation and progressive stance on digital payments, continues to lead the charge in cashless transactions. The country’s payment ecosystem in 2024 is characterised... read more

06 Sep 24 @ 10:10

Ant Group says the number of international visitors who have used its mobile payment services in China quadrupled over the past six months, following the launch of the International Consumer... read more

05 Sep 24 @ 15:02

The global cross-border payments market is on track to hit $290 trillion by 2030, driven by rising international e-commerce, global workforce mobility, and the adoption of digital payment solutions, according... read more

19 Aug 24 @ 13:34

As instant payments proliferate world-wide, a new white paper from global payment technology experts RS2 cautions banks to get smarter about optimising their foreign exchange (ForEx) strategies. Data from Capital... read more

15 Aug 24 @ 14:45

The Italian payments market is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological advancements and evolving consumer behaviours. As we move through 2024, the Italian market is seeing significant shifts towards... read more