Foreign Exchange
Lloyds, BNP Paribas launch new FX algorithmic execution service
Lloyds, BNP Paribas launch new FX algorithmic execution service
Clients are expected to execute large FX trades more efficiently.
Barclays integrates Ant Int’l model to FX hedging platform
Ant Interntional has completed the first batch of intra-group FX transactions with Barclays.
J.P. Morgan unveils automated cross-currency payment collection and settling service
It allows invoice and collection in one currency, and payment setting in another.
Revolut rolls out five new currencies including Chinese Yuan
Users can now hold and exchange 39 different currencies directly in-app.
India and Mauritius ink MOU for local currency use in cross-border transactions
It covers all current account transactions.
Japan, India renew bilateral swap agreement
The size of the BSA remains unchanged at $75b.
Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia harmonise local currency transaction framework
Portfolio investments are now part of the eligible cross-border transactions.
BSP welcomes the Philippines' removal from AML/CFT grey list
The central bank said that it has strengthened its AML/CFT regime.
Krungsri teams up with food manufacturers to launch green FX program
Customers who achieve predefined ESG targets can get reduced costs.
Standard Chartered unveils cross-currency transaction FX solution
It offers competitive FX pricing and an automated FX payment service.
China, Indonesia renew bilateral swap agreement
The agreement is valid for 5 years.
Wise raises money transfer limits, lowers global average fee
Transfer limits to WeChat recipients is now at RMB50,000.
StanChart unveils cross-currency transactional FX solutions suite
It offers FX payment services across 130 currencies in over 40 markets.
Will the Taiwan dollar overtake yuan as Asia’s top funding currency?
Intervention risks in the yuan are increasing the Taiwan dollar’s attractiveness.
Japan, the Philippines renew bilateral swap agreement
The size of the BSA remains unchanged: $12b for the Philippines and $500m for Japan.
India, Maldives ink deal to promote local currencies for cross-border trade
Both countries aim to reduce costs and expedite settlement times for transactions.
Malaysia fines money changer for customer due diligence lapses
BSB Darussalam has paid the $7,000 penalty.
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