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SWIFT Readies ISO 20022 For X-Border Payments

PYMNTS

Payments messaging firm SWIFT has released its first set of guidelines for financial institutions using the ISO 20022 payments messaging standard to complete cross-border transactions. “Adoption of ISO 20022 will continue the transformation of correspondent banking already ongoing,” SWIFT said in its announcement.

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Why payment transparency is critical to the future of correspondent banking

The Payments Association

As financial crime evolves, correspondent banks must prioritise wire transfer transparency to meet global regulations and safeguard the financial system. Correspondent banking is vital in facilitating global trade, enabling cross-border remittances, and connecting emerging markets to the international financial system.

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U.S. Faster Payments Council Explores the Practicalities of Cross-Border Payments in a Faster Payments World

Fintech Finance

It explores the challenges faced by financial institutions in correspondent banking relationships, shedding light on regulatory compliance, security concerns, foreign exchange rate risks, and the impact of fintech players entering the field.

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Global Cross-Border Payments Expected To Grow, But Challenges Remain

PYMNTS

Remittances to developing nations continue to grow, which has spurred many global markets to pursue efforts to enable more efficient cross-border payments. Last month, SWIFT released its first set of guidelines for financial institutions using the ISO 20022 payments messaging standard to complete cross-border transactions.

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Smarter Payments Tracker Eyes Interoperability

PYMNTS

More recently, SWIFT also announced new guidelines for financial institutions to adopt the ISO 20022 payments messaging standard, a way to streamline communication and transmission of data between service providers to facilitate cross-border transactions in a more efficient manner.

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FPC 2023 Spring Member Meeting

Faster Payments Council

Learn how to position ISO 20022 as a part of an organization's broader payments modernization strategy. Learn how to position ISO 20022 as a part of an organization's broader payments modernization strategy. Panelists will provider perspectives on correspondent banking strategies.

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How Will the Cross-Border Payments Space Evolve in 2024? With Swift, OpenPayd, Chargebee and More

The Fintech Times

In an increasingly fragmented world, ISO 20022 empowers businesses to leverage improved datasets to not only improve operational resilience and efficiency, but to enhance their customers’ experience and complement new innovations. “In 2024, cross-border payments volumes will continue to grow rapidly.