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Swift, Lloyds deliver real-time cross-border payments in U.K. through GPI Instant

Payments Source

After tests with several banks that established Swift's ability to connect its Global Payments Initiative faster payments rail to domestic networks, the financial and messaging standards organization is activating the service in the U.K.

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U.S. Faster Payments Council Releases Dual Reports on ISO 20022 Implementation and Benefits

Fintech Finance

The journey to ISO 20022 is complex, but the rewards are substantial,” said Barry Tooker, Principal at TransactionBanker.com and FPC Cross-Border Payments Work Group Chair. “By embracing this standard, we’re laying the groundwork for a more efficient and interconnected global payments system.”

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How Swift is moving the global financial industry towards instant and frictionless payments

The Payments Association

The recently published National Payments Vision sets a forward-looking strategy, outlining priorities such as enhancing the regulatory framework, advancing Open Banking, combating fraud, and building a world-leading payments infrastructure with cross-border interoperability. The result is an improved customer experience.

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The Not-So-Beaten Path To B2B Payments Real-Time Ubiquity

PYMNTS

According to Tom Halpin, head of payment products at HSBC , faster and real-time payment services don’t only provide the value of speed for corporate clients, especially in the context of cross-border transactions. Progress in Tackling Cross-Border Payments Friction.

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EU Parliament Eyes New Rules On Cross-Border Payment Fees

PYMNTS

This week, the EU Parliament voted for new rules mandating that banks cut fees on cross-border euro payments for countries within and outside the Eurozone. As reported by parliament, the body voted by 532 in favor and 22 against (with 55 abstentions) to set the new cross-border rules in place by the end of the year.

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Deep Dive: Making Instant Payment Schemes Universal And Interoperable

PYMNTS

Many countries around the world are rolling out instant payments schemes that bring speed and convenience to payments made within their own borders. Unfortunately, those benefits are often limited when it comes to cross-border payments. A London-based manufacturer can’t rely on the U.K.’s Current Efforts .

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Deep Dive: Why Cross-Border Payments Need Transparency Overhaul

PYMNTS

Corporate leaders want cross-border systems to deliver that same level of responsiveness. The cross-border payment space is ready — and perhaps overdue — for disruption. Change is being fueled by shifting regulations and emerging digital technologies that enable faster payment capabilities.