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UK and Switzerland to Reduce Regulatory Barriers to Cross-Border Services

July 24, 2025
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
How the World Does Crypto and What It Means for US Businesses
Cryptocurrency // February 19, 2025

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Update: Real-Time Payments Reach New Milestones Across the US and Beyond
Real-Time Payments // December 06, 2024

Real-time payments took center stage in 2024, with groundbreaking milestones reshaping how money moves worldwide. From the United States expanding its payment networks to new systems debuting in other regions, the year has been a turning point for faster, more accessible transactions. What follows are...

Swiss National Bank Says Merchant Cash Acceptance Unchanged Since 2021
Cash // February 23, 2024

Swiss National Bank (SNB) Vice Chairman Martin Schlegel said Friday (Feb. 23) that physical cash will never disappear from use in Switzerland, despite the popularity of payment apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

BIS and Central Banks Complete Test of Cross-Border Trading of CBDCs
CBDC // September 28, 2023

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and three central banks concluded a central bank digital currency (CBDC) project. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Update: Real-Time Payments Reach New Milestones Across the US and Beyond

December 06, 2024
Real-time payments took center stage in 2024, with groundbreaking milestones reshaping how money moves worldwide. From the United States expanding its payment networks to new systems debuting in other regions, the year has been a turning point for faster, more accessible transactions. What follows are some key highlights from the year. Get the Full Story […]

Thailand Ranked First Globally in Real-Time Payments Transactions per Capita

September 01, 2023
The value proposition of real-time payments is undeniable: payments initiated, cleared and completed in just seconds — at any time. In other words, payees get immediate access to their funds....

Klarpay CEO Said Providers Must Confront Liquidity Management Challenges With Instant Payments Use

March 23, 2023
European real-time payments have seen historic growth in recent years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

EU Digital Wallets Want to Be More Than a Way to Pay

December 28, 2022
EU digital wallets are looking to be more than just payment apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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UK and Switzerland to Reduce Regulatory Barriers to Cross-Border Services

July 24, 2025
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority is inviting U.K. and Swiss firms to express their interest in providing cross-border services as part of a new agreement that will make it easier for these firms to do business in the two countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited […]

Swiss National Bank Says Merchant Cash Acceptance Unchanged Since 2021

February 23, 2024
Swiss National Bank (SNB) Vice Chairman Martin Schlegel said Friday (Feb. 23) that physical cash will never disappear from use in Switzerland, despite the popularity of payment apps. Get the...

BIS and Central Banks Complete Test of Cross-Border Trading of CBDCs

September 28, 2023
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and three central banks concluded a central bank digital currency (CBDC) project. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Switzerland Introduces New Anti-Money Laundering Measures

August 30, 2023
Switzerland is set to introduce new rules to tackle money laundering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...