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Currencycloud Powers OPAL to Simplify Cross-Border Payments for SMEs

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Licensed as a Major Payment Institution (MPI) by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), OPAL offers domestic and cross-border payments, payment accounts, and e-money services. These have since gone live and new features like payment, and foreign currency exchange are currently in the works.

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Southeast Asia’s Trailblazing Role in Real-Time Cross-Border Payments

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In a recent webinar hosted by the Fintech News Network, experts from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Wise, Airwallex, and LexisNexis Risk Solutions explored the latest trends and developments in cross-border payments, emphasizing the pioneering role of Southeast Asia in this rapidly evolving landscape.

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Is Project Nexus a Model for Global Instant Cross-Border Payments?

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The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and its partners have revealed the comprehensive blueprint for phase three of Project Nexus, which seeks to address longstanding challenges in international money transfers by leveraging the power of domestic instant payment systems (IPS). How Does Project Nexus Work? trillion by 2025.

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Ecobank Partners with Nium to Unlock Real-Time Cross-Border Payments Across 35 African Markets

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Nium , the leading global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, today announced a partnership with Ecobank Transnational Incorporated., the leading independent pan-African financial services group, to enable seamless cross-border payments across 35 African markets for more than 32 million customers.

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13 Asia Pacific Firms Make Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies List for 2024

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FXC Intelligence, a data platform specializing in the cross-border payment and e-commerce sectors, has released its annual selection of the world’s top cross-border payment companies, recognizing the leading publicly traded companies, startups and private companies operating in the space worldwide.

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Championing Swift Connectivity for Private Banks and Asset Managers in APAC

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In the dynamic financial landscape of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, private banks, asset managers, fund managers, and other capital market participants are increasingly recognising the pivotal role of Swift connectivity. As the industry evolves, adopting robust standards like ISO 20022 becomes crucial for driving these benefits.

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Here’s Everything That Happened Singapore Fintech Festival 2024 in 10 Key Highlights

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To address this, stakeholders including NETS Group and Liquid Group are working on interoperable QR payment solutions that are designed to simplify processes for merchants, Chia said. On the international front, cross-border payments have presented a different set of challenges.

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