Interbanking System news and trends

SWIFT Now Looking At Blockchain For Interbank Payments
B2B Payments // January 13, 2017

Financial messaging firm SWIFT made its first public embrace of blockchain technology last year with a whitepaper exploring the use of the technology for smart contracts. Now, it seems the company is taking the next step in adopting blockchain for real-world uses. An announcement Thursday...

Global Payments Cybersecurity Task Force A Go
B2B Payments // September 19, 2016

With the pressure of cybercrime mounting in the financial services space, several central banks of the globe are joining together to figure out a strategy. Reports on Friday (Sept. 16) said several central banks have confirmed the formation of a task force to explore cybersecurity...