Transaction Banking
Rwanda’s eKash Instant Payment System Sees Explosive Growth
From the start of August to the end of September, the National Bank of Rwanda saw transactions on its eKash...
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Banking
US Banks’ Urge to Merge
U.S. bank M&A is surging as regulatory rollbacks shorten deal approval times, prompting major consolidations across the banking industry.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
G-24 Urges Inclusive Growth and Debt Reform at Bangkok Meetings
The G-24 highlights sovereign debt restructuring and job-rich economic growth during the IMF and World Bank annual meeting.
Technology
Wall Street Tackles Workforce’s AI Anxiety
Artificial intelligence has not only transformed the financial services industry but has also created massive change fatigue among its workforce. ...
Banking
People on the Move: World Bank, HSBC, J.P. Morgan, IA Global
Executive appointments at World Bank, HSBC, J.P. Morgan, and IA Global: Key leadership changes and career shifts in global finance.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
September Jobs Report Underwhelms, as Finance Sector Slumps
In the last jobs numbers report before a contentious U.S. mid-term election, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal on Trial
A new dispute over Brazilian exports adds to legal and political uncertainty around the pact.
Transaction Banking
Sibos 2026 Journal: A Backseat Perspective on Global Money Movement
On my first day at Sibos 2026, on the way to our team dinner, I struck up a conversation with...
Transaction Banking
Citi Fast Tracks Pounds, Rupees, and Aussie Dollars via Swift
Citigroup allows bank clients to access instant payment systems in the U.K., India, and Australia through a single account.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Fed’s Waller Eyes Agentic AI Commerce
Artificial intelligence and autonomous AI agents will fuel the next evolutionary leap in global and cross-border payments, Federal Reserve Board...
Transaction Banking
DBS, BofA Headline Global Finance’s Transaction Banking Awards Event
Over 150 banking executives gathered at the Sibos conference for Global Finance’s 2026 Treasury and Cash Management Awards, recognizing major wins for Citi, BofA, DBS, and ING.
Transaction Banking
Bank of America, Bradesco Test Instant Cross-Border Payments
At Sibos 2026, Bank of America announced that it had executed its first real-time payment initiated by Bradesco.