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The Journey of Payments and Clearing Systems in India

Finextra

Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) (2004): A major leap forward, establishing a robust system for large-value, real-time interbank fund transfers, enhancing systemic efficiency and reducing settlement risk. This was a step towards automated recurring payments.

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SIA’s Third-Party Approach To RTGS

PYMNTS

By 1990, many countries had real-time gross settlement (RTGS) systems in place to rapidly clear and settle high-value transactions. But as countries continue to demand more from their RTGS offerings, many are realizing that their aging services no longer meet their needs.