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German Central Bank Joins MAS-Led Project Guardian

Fintech News

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

Fintech Finance

It will also explore additional features that could form part of an SO’s offering, such as those that could help reduce the liquidity needs of participants. To achieve its objectives, Meridian FX will build on the technology behind the SO, allowing it to connect two RTGS systems based in different jurisdictions.

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

Fintech News

The project tested the feasibility of conducting multilateral cross-currency transfers through the UDPN, involving both Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and non-DLT-based CBDC technologies. The indirect model featured an on-chain DLT-based solution developed by UDPN engineers.

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Eurosystem Completes First of Many Experiments To Test DLT Central Bank Money Settlements

The Fintech Times

Eurosystem , the monetary authority of the eurozone, has been exploring the possible use cases of distributed ledger technology (DLT) to conduct wholesale settlement in central bank money. It has now completed its first experiment using DLT, giving the monetary authority a glimpse into the potential merits of the tech.

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Trade Finance Poised for Digital Revolution Though Obstacles Remain

Fintech News

The report emphasizes the need for integrated digital solutions and the importance of standards and interoperability. APIs, a key technology that’s being used in the industry, enable systems to communicate with each other without human intervention, and serve as a way to exchange data quickly and securely.

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