New research shows that 134 countries are exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Those countries account for 98% of the world’s economy, according to findings released Tuesday (Sept. 17) by think tank Atlantic Council. The latest figures show that all G20 countries are looking into CBDCs, with...
TerraPay says financial institutions can now send money to mobile wallets via the Swift system. The announcement Tuesday (July 23) by the money movement company applies to 2.1 billion mobile wallets worldwide, and is designed to enhance the cross-border payments experience for businesses and consumers. “Payments initiated by...
In 2020, the G20 leaders endorsed a roadmap to improve cross-border payments experiences and infrastructure. The goal was to make cross-border payments cheaper, faster, more transparent, and accessible by 2027 — and now, we are about halfway through that time horizon. In a sign of progress, the...
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is set to deliver a report to the G20 in October, shedding light on the influence of social media in accelerating bank deposit outflows and the potential need for changes to liquidity rules. This investigation comes in the wake of the failure of Silicon...
October 17, 2024
By 2027, the G20 wants 75% of international payments processed within an hour. Global messaging service Swift said its network is meeting that target, and then some, according to a Thursday (Oct. 17) press release. Ninety percent of the cross-border payments made on its network reached their destination bank within an hour. “Swift’s data shows […]
September 17, 2024
New research shows that 134 countries are exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Those countries account for 98% of the world’s economy, according to findings released Tuesday (Sept. 17) by think tank...
July 23, 2024
TerraPay says financial institutions can now send money to mobile wallets via the Swift system. The announcement Tuesday (July 23) by the money movement company applies to 2.1 billion mobile wallets worldwide, and...
January 22, 2024
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is set to deliver a report to the G20 in October, shedding light on the influence of social media in accelerating bank deposit outflows and the potential need for...
