PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Bank of England Deputy Governor Jon Cunliffe said it isn't his job to shield banks from the coming shift to digital currencies, Reuters reported. The shift could drastically change how customers feel about having physical money stored in banks, according to the report. at the cutting edge of payments innovation.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Consumers are moving to digital payments and cryptocurrency in droves, and it’s inevitable that more central banks will issue digital forms of currency, PayPal CEO Dan Schulman said in a televised interview on Monday (Nov. PayPal isn’t the first large name in tech to jump on the digital currency bandwagon. 23) Benzinga report.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2020

It’s been more than a year in the making — with no shortage of caution and criticism by lawmakers and regulators here in the states and in Europe — but Libra, the digital currency backed by Facebook and a revolving cast of other tech firms, could debut as early as next month. Morgan stablecoin, known as JPM Coin, geared toward B2B.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2020

19) on the bank’s potential rollout of a digital currency. Powell warned of potential downsides to the launch of a digital currency that need to be considered, arguing that the first priority should be to “get it right than to be the first,” Reuters reported. The Fed chief, noting that the U.S.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 11, 2024

From a monetary perspective, traditionally Egypt was focused on fixing the foreign currency and protecting the Egyptian pound. Since March 2024, we have been focused on the inflationary effect, currency pricing is set according to market dynamics and so far, it has proven very successful.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2020

A week after details of the Federal Reserve’s instant payment initiative emerged, news came via Bloomberg that the central bank is working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to explore the possibility of issuing digital currency. And even before the BIS findings, in March, members of U.S.

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PYMNTS

MAY 16, 2020

patent on a computer system that would convert physical dollars and other fiat currencies into digital versions, complete with denominations and serial numbers and recorded via blockchain. The system would then remove the paper currency from circulation. A central entity may implement a monetary policy and issue currency.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Nigeria’s central bank will automate foreign exchange (FX) trading starting in December, replacing the decade-old over-the-counter system to enhance transparency and liquidity in its currency markets. This shift is expected to level the playing field, reducing opportunities for bias and favoritism in foreign currency allocation.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Citigroup will be helping governments around the world establish sovereign digital currencies, or central bank digital currencies (CBDC), CEO Michael Corbat says, according to a report from CoinDesk. 4), Corbat said the development of such digital currencies was likely inevitable with the way money has been trending.

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CFO News

MARCH 17, 2025

India's Reserve Bank announced that bilateral trade transactions with Maldives can now be settled in Indian Rupees (INR) and Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) in addition to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) mechanism.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Digital currencies could render the SWIFT global payments network unnecessary, RT.com reported, citing the Central Bank of Russia (CBR). Olga Skorobogatova, first deputy governor of the CBR, said 30 countries are working on their own national digital currencies, some of which could launch in five to seven years.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

He chaired the board of the Commercial Bank of Syria for a few years and authored scholarly papers on corporate governance before President Bashar Hafez al-Assad tapped him for the ministry in a last-gasp government reshuffle this September. According to the World Bank, Syrias economy has shrunk by 85% since its civil war broke out in 2011.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2020

United Nations global blockchain expert Massimo Buonomo has foreseen a future where digital currencies could replace low-interest bank accounts, Coindesk reports. In addition, Buonomo said digital currencies, especially central bank digital currencies (CBDC) may eventually be able to replace all bank accounts.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The regulator of the nation’s banks has issued its first guidance on stablecoins , the cryptocurrency backed by traditional currency. . A letter by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published on Monday (Sept. A letter by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published on Monday (Sept.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Offshore investments become a hedge against currency volatility. High inflation, currency volatility, and foreign exchange scarcity have eroded wealth and significantly contributed to a decline in net worth for many people. In response, many banks have developed financial advisory services anchored on diversification.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2021

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is exploring making a digital currency, a reversal of its prior position, according to a report from Cointelegraph. While central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are considered legal tender in the country, the government and regulators have considered them a “liability,” Cointelegraph reported.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

House committee this week began reviewing the idea of allowing the likes of Amazon or Facebook to receive charters to operate as banks — an idea that’s already gotten plenty of pushback from traditional financial institutions (FIs). However, the banking industry doesn’t like that one bit. “We Specific Concerns .

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CFO News

MARCH 16, 2025

State-owned Engineers India and MECON, alongside four private firms, have been shortlisted for RBI's project to modernize its currency management infrastructure. RBI seeks to address challenges faced by other central banks and ensure sustainable currency management.

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Global Finance

APRIL 5, 2025

Anthony Noto Africa : Rand Merchant Bank Dealmaking in Africa has rebounded, due to declining interest rates and inflation. Deal activity will continue, owing to increased confidence and stable macroeconomics, says Robert Leon, co-head of Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Investment Banking. billion), Hyundai Motor India in Bombay ($3.3

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Global Finance

APRIL 5, 2025

Bank of America Securities was in the thick of it, sponsoring several of the largest deals. Among the banks landmark deals, it acted as sole arranger of Ecuadors $1 billion sovereign debt conversion, targeted at preservation of the Amazons ecosystems, one of the largest of its kind completed to date.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

To serve eCommerce companies’ needs, as transactions continue to shift online, banking needs to go digital, too. As has been profiled in this space previously, virtual IBANs serve as reference numbers issued by banks. Platforms and single access points help bridge the gap between traditional banks and eCommerce.

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Global Finance

APRIL 5, 2025

Until more information becomes available, lets celebrate the investment banks that brightened up the M&A landscape in 2024. Absa Bank, a major M&A house with a presence in 10 markets, continues to facilitate most of the dealscutting across divestitures, cross-border transactions, take-privates, leveraged buyouts, and others.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 10, 2020

While this strategy can yield results, it can also create silos, hampering a bank’s ability to achieve one of the most vital goals of DX: seamless integration of operations that boost efficiency and improve the end-user experience. “Banks are technology companies,” Rio Tinto recently told PYMNTS.

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Global Finance

MARCH 4, 2025

Sasha Cook, head of Sustainable Finance at Standard Bank CIB, explains how domestic banks are helping to close the energy-investment gap and ensure sustainable development across Africa. Global Finance: What are Standard Banks specific targets for reducing its financed emissions, and how is it achieving them?

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 6, 2021

Thus far, the numbers do not bear out a massive uptake of a business model, that for the stakeholders, is essentially free (There are roughly 38 banks signed on and 5 million users of CoDi, as measured in late 2020). Banks generate more business by enabling payments for merchants. The buyer’s bank validates the transfer.

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Global Finance

MARCH 5, 2025

With its exit from Central America and Colombia, Scotiabank follows the trend of international banks retreating amid rising compliance costs and risks. Scotiabank has officially exited retail banking in Panama, Costa Rica, and Colombia, marking the latest move by a major international lender to scale back in the region.

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PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2020

and China heating to a boil, one of China’s top banks is urging financial institutions (FIs) to cut their use of the SWIFT financial messaging network for cross-border transactions. The bank’s messaging applies to Hong Kong and Macau as well. According to the Bank of China’s new report, sanctions could have the U.S.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

After a year that can be described as challenging for US regional banks, with the failures of Silicon Valley Bank, First Republic Bank, and Signature Bank early in 2023, profitability growth has returned to many of the sectors banks that survived that dark period. The banks robust fee income, totaling $274.2

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PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2020

Treasury Department’s financial crime division, the agency said the new guidance is in response to questions related to Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering regulatory requirements for hemp-related business customers. Among the rules: Banks must obtain identifying information, including a copy of licenses, as they would for any customer.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2020

But the reality is that the consumer experience itself is the new currency in loyalty.”. It's a win-win for everybody,” she said of programs that retain consumers, while boasting sales for merchants and the banks. “So, So, we are able to deliver something differentiated, something relevant, that also drives spend.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2020

But proponents of the technology argue that crypto is not only here to stay, but it will one day become a vital part of the overall payments and financial services ecosystem — so it’s essential that these companies receive adequate banking services today to prepare for the future. Conflicting Needs. As Karalevi?ius

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Global Finance: In a landscape where central bank decisions and carry trades significantly influence global FX markets, what unique value can a bank offer its customers? Custom-tailored offerings and strategies have become a significant trend in corporate banking.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

With FX risk management, adaptability is critical because every company has its own risk profile shaped by its market, currencies, and business model. Identifying exposures accurately is the foundation: knowing exactly where currency risks arise in revenues, costs, or balance sheet items is crucial to ensuring they can be managed effectively.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Global Finance presents its 31st annual list of best banks worldwide. Banks face an uphill battle as supply chains remain disrupted, regional conflicts continue to build, and the fear of bank failure returns. Industry leadership, advancements in digitalization and corporate citizenship also factored in.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2020

The rise of the currency's value has been surging just over the past holiday weekend, breaking $25,000 on Friday (Dec. Japan might look into launching its own central bank digital currency (CBDC) in both the public and private sectors, according to a report from Japan Times. 25) and then $26,000 on Saturday (Dec. In the U.K.,

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2020

In an interview with Karen Webster, the European Banking Federation’s ( EBF ) Alexandra Maniati , Director of Cybersecurity & Innovation, said the European banking industry is, increasingly, embracing the cloud to pivot to new financial services and products across the Continent. Moving into the Digital Age .

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Gross negligence – or evidence of a battle waged by banks that requires new, high-tech weaponry? To that end, and as reported by BuzzFeed , documents submitted by banks to the U.S. The headlines blare a chorus: Banks are not doing their jobs. In terms of dollar amounts, Deutsche led the pack at $1.3 billion in fines.

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