Remove Cross-Border Remove Interoperability Remove Participant
article thumbnail

OnAfrIQ Partners with PAPSS to Launch Cross‑Border Payment Services in Ghana

Fintech Finance

Onafriq , in collaboration with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), announced the launch of a new cross-border payment service that will initially pilot outbound transactions in Ghana. By participating in this arrangement, these partners benefit from the safeguards and efficiency of PAPSS’s framework.

article thumbnail

13 APAC-Born Companies Recognized Among Top Global Cross-Border Payment Leaders of 2025

Fintech News

FXC Intelligence, a data platform specializing in the cross-border payment and e-commerce sectors, has released its annual Cross-Border Payments 100 list, highlighting the 100 most influential players in global payments. Released on May 08, the 2025 Cross-Border Payments 100 recognizes industry leaders across the sector.

article thumbnail

Project Guardian: Interoperability From Tokenised Bank Liabilities Could Save Firms $50bn in FX Fees

The Fintech Times

With firms spending roughly $120billion (S$154.2billion) on cross-border transaction fees, alternatives are being sought after. According to a new report from the Project Guardian FX industry group, implementing tokenised bank liabilities and shared ledgers in cross-border payments and FX is a viable solution.

article thumbnail

Nexus Empowers APAC Financial Institutions to Achieve G20 Cross-Border Payment Targets

Fintech News

As the global demand for faster, more affordable, and increasingly transparent cross-border payments intensifies, Project Nexus is emerging as a foundational initiative to meet the G20’s ambitious roadmap. What is Project Nexus, and how does it address today’s cross-border payment challenges?

article thumbnail

PayPal World Launches to Connect Major Wallets Used by Two Billion Users

Fintech News

PayPal has launched a new platform called PayPal World to simplify cross-border payments and digital wallet interoperability for both consumers and businesses. The platform is expected to go live later this year, starting with interoperability between PayPal, Venmo, and other participating networks from key markets.

PayPal 87
article thumbnail

UBS Successfully Pilots Blockchain-based Payment Solution for Cross-Border Transactions

The Fintech Times

The solution, dubbed UBS Digital Cash, aims to increase the transparency and security of cross-border payments with blockchain-based payments. Cross-border payments often lead to delayed settlements, creating a fragmented view of liquidity positions for companies.

article thumbnail

RT2: A strategic transformation for UK payment providers

The Payments Association

It enhances resilience, broadens access, improves interoperability, and enables innovation, thereby modernising the UK’s financial infrastructure. RT2 offers four key advancements: enhanced resilience, expanded access, wider interoperability, and improved functionality. RT2 is substantially expanding direct participation.