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Bank of Thailand to Test Programmable Payments in Enhanced Sandbox

Fintech News

This initiative responds to the rapid and complex development of financial innovations, such as distributed ledger technology (DLT) and smart contracts, which are transforming financial services. Applications are open from 13 June 13 to 13 September 2024.

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Project Meridian FX: Joint Project by the Eurosystem and London Centres, and the Bank of England, to Test Synchronised Settlement in FX

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The Eurosystem and London Centres of the BIS Innovation Hub, together with the Bank of England , have launched Project Meridian FX, to build on the findings of Project Meridian by focusing on foreign exchange (FX) transactions.

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German Central Bank Joins MAS-Led Project Guardian

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Launched in May 2022, Project Guardian brings together policymakers and key financial industry players to improve market liquidity and efficiency through the innovative use of technology. The Bundesbank is very pleased to be cooperating with a partner that is as competent as MAS.”

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Banco Santander, Lloyds Banking Group, and UBS Successfully Settle Pilot Uncleared Margin Transfers in the Sterling Fnality Payment System

Fintech Finance

This real-world proof-of-concept proves that Fnality can be used to make bilateral margin payments using the £FnPS, and marks the first instance of a fully regulated Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)-based payment system being used to settle margin for the purposes of real-world inter-bank derivative exposures.

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SC Ventures and G+D Complete Pilot on Different Types of CBDC Systems

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SC Ventures, the innovation, fintech investment, and ventures arm of Standard Chartered, and Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) successfully completed a proof-of-concept (PoC) on the Universal Digital Payments Network (UDPN). The indirect model featured an on-chain DLT-based solution developed by UDPN engineers. The PoC explored two models.

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Project mBridge Reaches MVP Stage, Expands International Participation

The Fintech Times

This project aims to create a multi-central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform for instant cross-border payments and settlements, leveraging distributed ledger technology (DLT). The platform now invites further international participation and private sector proposals for value-added solutions.

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Trade Finance Poised for Digital Revolution Though Obstacles Remain

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The guide provides a practical toolkit for the industry, leveraging expert opinions from various stakeholders to explore the role of banks in digitalization initiatives, legal frameworks, international standards and innovative technologies.

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