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Cross-Border Payments in Numbers: Global Corporations Lost $120 Billion in Transaction Fees

Fintech Finance

The current cross-border payment system imposes high costs on businesses and economies worldwide, stifling economic potential and limiting financial inclusivity. Any improvement in the efficiency of cross-border transactions would, therefore, lead to considerable benefits for businesses and individuals globally.

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India in Talks to Forge New Cross-Border Payment Linkages, Says RBI

Fintech News

India is advancing efforts to establish cross-border payment linkages with multiple countries, as reported by Bloomberg, citing an official from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). T Rabi Sankar Deputy Governor T.

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Nium Boosts Cross-Border Payment Efficiency with Partior

Fintech News

Nium, a global payments infrastructure provider, announced a partnership with Partior , a blockchain-based clearing and settlement network, at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024. The partnership allows financial institutions to connect with Nium for faster, more transparent cross-border payments.

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6 Asian Companies Recognized Among the World’s Most Promising in Cross-Border Payments

Fintech News

FXC Intelligence, a data platform specializing in the cross-border payment and e-commerce sectors, has released its annual selection of the world’s most promising cross-border payments companies in 2024. One of Singapore’s entries is Partior. Another company from Singapore featured on the list is Tazapay.

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Nium Offers Swift Connectivity for Faster Cross-Border Payments

Fintech News

Nium, a global payments infrastructure provider, announced that financial institutions can now connect to its real-time payments network using their existing Swift infrastructure. This eliminates the need for complex and costly API integrations, making cross-border payments faster and more affordable.

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Navigating the evolving landscape of cross-border payments 

The Payments Association

Cross-border payments are transforming rapidly with evolving regulations and technological advancements. Addressing regulatory compliance Businesses, including EMD Agents, face a challenge in cross-border transactions: complying with anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations.

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Thai Governor Highlights Data, Cross-Border Payment Initiatives at SFF 2024

Fintech News

He emphasized the country’s successful implementation of the PromptPay system and QR code standards, which have significantly broadened access to digital payments while prioritizing security. Looking ahead, he highlighted Thailand’s efforts to strengthen cross-border payment connectivity through projects like Nexus and mBridge.