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ZKB in Switzerland completes ISO 20022 migration

20 November 2025 Switzerland
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Zürcher Kantonalbank can now process ISO 20022 reporting messages ahead of the global SWIFT deadline, going live with Smartstream’s Corona MX solution

XTransfer and Maybank form strategic partnership

18 November 2025 Singapore
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Under the collaboration, the companies will provide cross-border financial solutions, spanning payments and FX conversion across key markets

MAS grants MPI license to Banking Circle

12 November 2025 Singapore
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

BC Payments Singapore, a subsidiary of Banking Circle, is now fully authorised to facilitate cross-border payment flows for banks, fintechs, and global payment providers operating in Singapore

XTransfer and SPD Bank sign strategic agreement

04 November 2025 Hong Kong
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Ripple to acquire GTreasury

27 October 2025 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Federal Reserve extends operating days of two large-value payment services

10 October 2025 US
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The expansion will not be implemented by the Reserve Banks before 2028 to ensure operational and industry preparedness

Finseta completes rollout of SWIFT connectivity solution

07 October 2025
Reporter: Tahlia Kraeffft

Finesta has enacted AccessPay’s SWIFT connectivity solution, creating an integration between digital currency exchange platform FXPal and Barclays Bank

Ju.com launches global payment system

03 October 2025 Singapore
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The new payment ecosystem supports global remittance with rapid cross-border transfers, QR code payments that bridge Web2 and Web3 and P2P trading.

Starlynk, Changer.ae, and Quantoz progress global stablecoin payments

02 October 2025 Europe, Asia, and the UAE
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Shanghai Tang also penned MOUs with Quantoz and Starlynk to integrate stablecoin payments in physical boutiques and e-commerce platforms

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