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Ant International and SMBC partner to strengthen cross-border payment solutions in Asia
- Ant International and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cross-border payment solutions and explore business expansion opportunities in Japan, Singapore and Southeast Asia.
- SMBC will use its transaction banking expertise to support three Ant International businesses: Alipay+, Antom and WorldFirst, whilst helping optimise cross-border payments and treasury management operations.
- Both companies plan to explore technical and business collaboration involving the integration of Ant International’s Whale RTP platform with SMBC’s digital payment and asset solutions.
- The collaboration aims to improve efficiency and transparency in treasury management between Ant International’s group entities whilst supporting global liquidity management.
- The partnership responds to growing demand for more efficient cross-border transactions and cash management as businesses expand internationally and supply chains become increasingly complex.
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Ant International and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cross-border payment solutions and explore business expansion opportunities in Japan, Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Devanshee DaveExport Development Canada (EDC) and Türk Eximbank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen commercial ties between Canada and Türkiye and create new trade and investment opportunities for businesses in both countries.
Devanshee DaveTipalti announced the rollout of Tipalti Treasury, a fully integrated treasury solution built following its 2025 acquisition of Statement.
Devanshee DaveMetallium subsidiary Flash Metals US has secured an agreement with commodity trader Traxys North America to evaluate opportunities for developing US critical metals supply chains combining Metallium's flash joule heating processing platform with Traxys' global commercial capabilities.
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TTP and seven MDBs publish two-year progress report on supply chain finance
TTP publishes a two-year progress report on supply chain finance, reviewing work by seven multilateral development banks since the 2024 Joint Statement.
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Visa unveils three enhanced capabilities to transform commercial payments through AI and automation
Visa unveils three capabilities for commercial payments covering SESA 2.0 supplier analytics, virtual card fraud solutions and an agentic commerce pilot with BILL and Billtrust.
Devanshee DaveNine in 10 UK finance leaders have a clear business case for using AI in cash and liquidity management, but only 71% can clearly measure the business value their AI initiatives deliver, according to research by FIS conducted among 100 senior finance directors.
Devanshee DavePing An Digital Bank (International) Limited has launched Receivables Financing and Invoice Financing to expand its trade finance portfolio for SMEs expanding overseas.
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Finastra and BRAC Bank launch advanced trade finance platform with AI-powered solutions
Finastra and BRAC Bank have launched a trade finance platform with Trade Innovation, Corporate Channels and Conpend Trade AI solutions in Bangladesh.
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Visa, BILL, and Billtrust launch first live pilot enabling AI agents to complete invoice payments through supplier portals
Visa, BILL and Billtrust launch a live pilot letting trusted AI agents complete approved buyer invoice payments through supplier portals.
Devanshee DaveExport Development Canada announced the establishment of a new representation in Stockholm to help Canadian companies build commercial opportunities in Sweden and the Nordic region.
Devanshee DaveMoonPay, a global crypto payments and stablecoin infrastructure company, is pursuing a strategic collaboration with Dunamu to develop digital asset-based financial infrastructure.
Devanshee DaveThe International Finance Corporation is exploring opportunities in Azerbaijan for desalination and wastewater treatment projects, where private-sector expertise and financing can complement public investment to address water scarcity constraints.
Devanshee DaveSouth Korea launched a 2 trillion won (approximately $1.4 billion) trade-finance programme with SK Hynix and four commercial banks to support semiconductor suppliers, with a signing ceremony held on 19th March at SK Hynix's semiconductor cluster in Yongin.
Devanshee DaveSeaspan Shipyards and the Business Development Bank of Canada signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to provide Canadian small and medium-sized businesses with clearer access to one of the country's largest defence supply chains.
Devanshee DaveAt the APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Hong Kong, China called for stronger coordination on macroeconomic policies, accelerated cooperation on artificial intelligence, and improved openness and supply chain resilience.
Devanshee DaveVietnam signed a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein, in Hanoi on Sunday.
Devanshee DaveThe Export-Import Bank of Korea announced plans to strengthen financing cooperation with the International Finance Corporation in critical mineral supply chains and advanced industries, including artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.
Devanshee DaveAfreximbank has proposed a USD 500 million trade finance package consisting of a 3.5-year USD 400 million Trade Finance Line of Credit and a 3-year USD 100 million Risk Participation Agreement with an option to extend for 6 months.
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