South-east Asian central bank payment system linkages require more heavy lifting

Five regional central banks have announced plans to enable QR code-based cross-border payments. Furthermore, they want to link such a network to other regional payments platforms and eventually to central bank digital currencies. 

CPMI report stops short of real-time interlinking payments framework

While the CPMI provides a review of current interlinking arrangements, being a bit more prescriptive may help the industry in its quest to connect faster payment systems internationally. Heather McKenzie reports.

Buy now, pay later market attracts regulatory scrutiny

Is the increased regulatory activity around buy now, pay later good news or bad for the financial services industry? Heather McKenzie reports. 

Cross-sector action on fraud needed, says UK industry body

The cost of electronic fraud topped £1bn in 2021 for the UK alone. What more can be done to stem the tide? 

Accelerating the automation trend in a post-Covid world

Digitisation has accelerated during the pandemic lockdown, with the capabilities of artificial intelligence and machine learning coming to the fore. Heather McKenzie reports.

Addressing the challenges in cross-border payments

Heather McKenzie reports on the progress being made in finding cheaper, faster solutions for cross-border payments.

Why banks are engaging 'white hat' hackers

The Banker investigates how ethical 'white hat' hackers are being used inside institutions to test their cyber defences.