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Smarter Payments Tracker Eyes Interoperability

PYMNTS

In the latest Smarter Payments Tracker , PYMNTS takes a deep dive into the challenge of interoperability in achieving better cross-border payments services and experiences. Adoption of ISO 20022 will continue the transformation of correspondent banking already ongoing,” SWIFT said in its Wednesday (July 31) announcement.

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Nexus Scheme Organisation (NSO) Are In the Hunt For First CEO

Fintech News

Instead of countries negotiating individual payment linkagesan effort that could take decadesNexus offers a standardised solution. It aims to make seamless international payments as easy as domestic transfers. Based in Singapore, the NSO will be owned by the central banks and IPS operators of participating countries.

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NPCI International to Develop UPI-Like Real-Time Payments Platform in Trinidad and Tobago

Fintech Finance

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transformation (MDT) of Trinidad and Tobago to develop a real-time payments platform similar to India’s ‘Unified Payments Interface’ (UPI).

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Al Etihad Payments Expands Jaywan Payment Capability With International Card Scheme Agreements

The Fintech Times

Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), is enhancing Jaywan , the UAEs domestic card scheme, by signing co-badging agreements with international card schemes, including Discover , Mastercard , UnionPay and Visa.

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Successful Migration of the Kenya Electronic Payment and Settlement System to the ISO20022 Global Messaging Standard

Fintech Finance

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) announces that the Kenya Electronic Payment and Settlement System (KEPSS) has been successfully migrated to the ISO20022 Global Messaging Standard (“ISO20022 Standard”). It is the backbone of Kenya’s domestic and regional payment transactions.

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Will National Payment System Interoperability Pull the Rug From Under Stablecoins?

The Fintech Times

As national payment infrastructures become more interoperable and networked on a regional, and soon global, scale, stablecoins may start to lose their perceived ‘indisputable’ advantages in the cross-border sector. Will the rug be pulled from under stablecoins by incumbent instant payment schemes? At least, not yet.

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Payments trends report 2024

The Payments Association

Payments providers will need to prioritise interoperability and compliance to unlock growth while addressing security and volatility concerns. Nick Charteris CEO, Optimus Cards UK Limited The Payments Report 2024 highlights key trends transforming the payments ecosystem.