FMI
Thai interbank platform starts ‘bulk payments’
Upgrade will increase operability between systems, company says
Ulrich Bindseil on the launch of the digital euro
The ECB’s director-general for market infrastructure and payments speaks about the functionality, tiering approaches, privacy policies, ledger technology and ecosystem impact of the eurozone's planned CBDC
China tightens regulations on non-bank payment firms
Central bank will scrutinise payments more closely and fine firms for rejecting cash
The role of Tips for the future payments landscape
Tips could support euro CBDC plus cross-border payments in many currencies
Saudis and UAE say shared CBDC is technically possible
“Project Aber” shows DLT can be used to upgrade cross-border payments, central banks say
Singapore non-bank firms can use real-time payments systems – MAS
“Major payment institutions” will be able to use two real-time systems from February 2021
South Africa to stop cheque payments by 2021
Since August 2019, cheque usage has declined 59%
Vocalink to provide Canada’s real-time payments infrastructure
Mastercard company wins contract to provide infrastructure and support services for “real-time rail”
Policy-makers should develop blockchain standards – panellists
Standards should ensure systems can communicate with one another, experts say
Iceland prepares new interbank payment system for launch
Combined netting and high-value settlement system set to go live this week
FSB unveils ‘comprehensive plan’ to reform global payments
“Roadmap” for cross-border payments to be considered by G20 leaders this week
Global fraud framework needed as digital transactions rise – report
Covid-19 has forced consumers to trust new payment methods, but it could come at a cost
Covid-19 pandemic speeds up adoption of mobile banking – HKMA’s Yue
Eighty per cent of payments under Cash Payout Scheme were made electronically, HKMA chief says
Central banks must collaborate to tackle payment ‘shortcomings’, says Cœuré
Matching up disparate systems is challenging but central banks can catalyse change, BIS official says
CPMI tracks further decline in correspondent banking
Number of active correspondents down over 20% since 2011, latest data shows
RBNZ to chair Pacific infrastructure working group
New Zealand central bank given role after drafting law on FMI regulation
RBI lines up ‘pan-India umbrella entity’ to shake up retail payments
Firm “may be permitted” to hold an account at the central bank
CLS proposes second-tier FX settlement system
Stripped-back system for EM currencies mooted to tackle rising settlement risk
BoE awards Accenture RTGS overhaul contract
Consultancy firm wins contract worth up to £150 million for payments system upgrade
CPMI launches plan to boost cross-border payments
Policy report envisages public-private partnership to break down obstacles to global payment flows
Mobile payments banned in Zimbabwe
Central bank suspends mobile payment platforms following government circular
New European payment effort delayed due to Covid
Consolidation of Target2 and T2S platforms hindered by pandemic
PBoC opens local currency payments market to first foreign company
Central bank issues clearing licence to Amex in step towards opening up one of world’s biggest bank card markets