Payments

The payments landscape for community banks is changing rapidly as traditional payments converge with new instant payment systems and emerging cryptocurrencies. It is critical for Community Banks to maintain awareness of developments in the payments space to assess new opportunities, mitigate risks, and ensure that their payment strategy aligns with overall business plans.

Payments News

Key offices report on crypto risks to financial sector

Dec 8, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
This year’s turmoil in the digital assets market exposed and elevated the high level of interconnectedness between digital assets firms and traditional markets, according to the federal Office of Financial Research.

Global group finalizes crypto policy recommendations

Nov 17, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The International Organization of Securities Commissions finalized its recommended policies to govern digital assets markets.

IMF makes case for ICBA-opposed CBDC

Nov 16, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
Global policy groups continued making their case for central bank digital currencies with the release of a new International Monetary Fund guidebook on digital dollars.