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DBS and Citi enable instant 24/7 cross-border USD payments with tokenised deposits
- DBS and Citi completed the first successful USD cross-border payment between Singapore and the US over a weekend on 5 September 2026 using tokenised deposits via the Swift Digital Ledger.
- The transaction took minutes, significantly reducing the typical two business days required for cross-border payments and eliminating delays caused by time zones and weekends.
- This capability provides companies in global, always-on industries like e-commerce and digital services with faster access to cash and greater liquidity management flexibility.
- The solution supports growing demand for cross-border transactions in Asia, where outbound payments are projected to nearly double to USD 24 trillion by 2033.
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DBS and Citi completed the first successful USD cross-border payment between Singapore and the US over a weekend on 5 September 2026 using tokenised deposits via the Swift Digital Ledger.
Devanshee DaveSouth Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS) has suspended its foreign exchange hedging operations as the won strengthened to a near two-year high.
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TF COP 2026 Summit opens in Split, local currency solutions key to eliminating SME financing gap
TF COP 2026 addresses the SME trade finance gap through local currency solutions and development finance partnerships in Split, Croatia.
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BPL launches BPL Surety to support global guarantee requirements for corporates and financial institutions
BPL launches BPL Surety, a new business line offering global guarantee solutions as an alternative to traditional bank guarantees and standby letters of credit.
Devanshee DaveThe European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has extended a €25 million equivalent revolving factoring facility in Serbian dinars to UniCredit Serbia under its Trade Facilitation Programme.
Devanshee DaveIndia’s foreign exchange reserves reached a record $740.8 billion as of August 28, 2026, driven by $136 billion in foreign-currency inflows attracted through special Reserve Bank of India (RBI) schemes.
Devanshee DaveNorges Bank Investment Management has proposed reducing government bond exposure in its benchmark bond index from 70% to 50%, with US Treasuries facing the largest cut.
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How volatile financial conditions influence availability and impact trade levels: Insights from IFC-WTO joint research
IFC-WTO research shows how global financial volatility impacts trade finance availability and trade volumes in emerging economies.
Devanshee DaveThe European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is granting a senior loan of up to €25 million to TradeAgra and affiliated companies within the TBF Holding Group, a leading privately owned agricultural commodity trader in Kazakhstan.
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Devanshee DaveVision Bank, an ADGM-based Islamic bank owned by GII Group, has launched a short-term SME trade finance proposition focused on supporting cross-border trade flows.
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BNP Paribas and HSBC complete first live corporate treasury payment for Siemens using Swift’s ledger
BNP Paribas and HSBC complete first live corporate treasury payment for Siemens using Swift's ledger technology for cross-border payments.
Devanshee DaveAt a G20 finance ministers’ meeting, all members except China supported measures to address “non-market” policies that cause over-reliance on exports and hinder growth in other countries.
Devanshee DaveThe Bank of Canada maintained its key interest rate at 2.25% for the seventh consecutive time, citing ongoing uncertainty from rising trade tensions and renewed hostilities in the Iran war.
Devanshee DaveTwenty-one leading international financial institutions announced plans to establish a new company in the second half of 2026 to support the issuance of a USD-denominated stablecoin, with future expansion to other G7 currencies, including the euro.
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BAFT releases comprehensive sustainability guidelines for transaction banking
BAFT releases trade finance sustainability guidelines to address the 2.5 trillion dollar global gap and support UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Singapore and Indonesia launch local currency transaction framework to boost bilateral trade
Singapore and Indonesia operationalise a local currency transaction framework to settle bilateral trade in rupiah and Singapore dollar.
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War and sanctions compound economic pressure on Iran as trade plummets
Iran's foreign trade has plummeted by up to 35% as sanctions and conflict compound economic pressure, President Pezeshkian confirms.
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POSCO Holdings secures major financing facility to accelerate lithium operations in Argentina
POSCO Holdings secures a $700 million financing facility from IDB Invest to accelerate lithium operations and strengthen Argentina’s critical mineral supply chain.
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