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Happy First Birthday FedNow: But is This a Cause For Celebration?

The Fintech Times

Both offer similar services, but FedNow participants can transfer funds from their Federal Reserve master account, which means they have an extra pool of resources for liquidity management. “Banks have a difficult choice between TCH’s RTP network and the new kid on the block, FedNow.

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The Fed’s crypto pivot: Unlocking banking access and its impact on payments

The Payments Association

Limited access to banking services has, in turn, constrained these firms’ ability to operate efficiently within the broader financial system, including in areas such as payments, settlements, and liquidity management.