Instant payments
RBNZ highlights cash advantages as usage declines
New Zealand central bank aims to protect sectors of society more reliant on cash
Riksbank investigates adoption of T2S for securities trading
Central bank thinks securities settlement must move towards faster, round-the-clock operations
Riksbank needs 24/7 instant payments platform – deputy governor
Ever higher use of electronic payments demands better infrastructure to guarantee safety, says Martin Flodén
Swift announces trials with ECB instant payment system
Linking “Swift gpi” to ECB’s Tips will greatly reduce delays in settlement, consortium says
RBI unveils vision for e-payments overhaul
Central bank says next 10 years will see “revolutionary shift” in payments across India
Central banks complete first blockchain currency swap
Monetary Authority of Singapore and Bank of Canada link experimental local payment networks
Vocalink and IBM to provide Saudi faster payments system
Instant payment system slated for launch at the end of 2020
Argentina launches digital platform to foster financial literacy
Central bank will use platform to promote use of bank accounts and electronic payments
Swift names Pérez-Tasso as chief executive
Pérez-Tasso will take over from current chief Gottfried Leibbrandt, who will step down in June
Bahamas to explore CBDC access to government securities
Governor John Rolle outlines some near-term payment system reforms
Bank of Mexico and Amazon to co-operate on mobile payments system
Central bank aims to tackle low banking levels through digital payments
Danish mobile phone use cuts cost of P2P payments
Widespread adoption of technology fosters more efficient operations
Sub-Saharan Africa could be fintech hub – IMF author
Wider adoption of mobile banking provides platform for further developments, says Amadou Sy
Mexico unveils measures to foster financial inclusion
Plan intends to promote digital payments, facilitate access to credit and deepen capital markets
Central Bank of Ireland gives go-ahead to Google payments
Tech giant awarded licence under PSD2
Riskbank studies joining eurozone instant payments platform
Adopting Tips could lead to efficiency gains for Sweden, central bank says
ECB launches eurozone real-time retail payments platform
ECB aims to prevent fragmentation of European real-time payments market
HKMA’s ‘e-wallet’ feature suspended weeks after launch - local media
“Autopay” feature of new payments system hit by fraud allegations; HKMA says security is robust
Payments changes far more important than bitcoin, Carstens says
Work on card and mobile phone payments is of “immense importance” – BIS general manager
What is driving the drop in UK cash volumes?
The volume of cash in circulation in the UK has declined for the first time since 1960. Is this a sign the UK is moving towards a cashless society? Or just a blip in the trend?
Fed aims for real-time interbank settlement of faster payments
Brainard points to “growing gap” in US transaction capabilities
Mersch issues warning to European payment providers
European firms must innovate or risk being competed out of instant payment sector
Riksbank offers deposit facility to central counterparties
Measure intends to reduce impact of liquidity shocks in krona-denominated transactions
Foreign jurisdictions could disrupt European payments, Mersch warns
EU must end reliance on foreign-based payment card providers, ECB official says