Did the UK Faster Payments Service change the world, or did the UK find itself in the fortunate position as infrastructure pioneers for our current digital age?
Mastercard's Payments Modernisation report outlines best practice when it comes to payments modernisation, so that all markets can map out their preferred strategy to modernisation.
Cryptocurrencies, sustainability and financial inclusion are the notable hot topics for the banking industry over the past year, as well as regulatory changes and the continued digital transformation of the sector
As US cryptocurrency markets continue to grow, so too does regulatory interest. But there is also an increasing acceptance of the central role that crypto will play in the financial system of the future. Kiara Taylor and Marie Kemplay report.
New developments in electronic fixed income trading will facilitate a much better experience for trading desks and clients alike in the private banking space
Revenues in 2020 were hit by Covid-19, but not as severely as anticipated and are already showing signs of a bounceback.
Global trade, the rise of digital, and the internet have increased pressure to improve international payments.
Global payments provider Visa will enter Sudan as the economy begins to liberalise.
How does access to emerging technology and customer demands translate into a treasury-as-a-service offering?
The Banker brings together supply chain finance experts from five global transaction banks to discuss the importance of ESG in supply chains.
Swift’s chief innovation officer Tom Zschach on learning the lessons of lockdown.
Tackling money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crime is a difficult chore for banks. However, new approaches are beginning to make a difference.
The contentious issue of interchange fees rages on as Visa and Mastercard get ready for their five-fold fee hike.
The unparalleled success of Russia’s Mir payments system has protected it against US sanctions, making other governments take notice.
Mehdi Manaa, CEO of Buna, a multi-currency payment platform for the Arab region, on revolutionising cross-border payments.
Transaction banking is known for deep and long-lasting relationships. How has an industry based on in-person meetings adapted to a virtual environment?
EU policymakers are looking to establish an ambitious, unified payment solution for consumers and merchants across Europe.
The importance of corporate treasury departments in managing risk has become clear, yet they face a gap in skills and investment.
Liquidity is key during a crisis – and corporates are working harder than ever to squeeze more out of their operating capital.
The move to ISO 20022 by the world’s payment systems has had a setback – but must go ahead.