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

ICBA calls for research on community bank impact of digital assets

Mar 6, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA called on the federal government to support and prioritize research on the specific effects of digital assets on community banks and their customers.

Treasury lays out objectives of CBDC working group

Mar 2, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
A Treasury-led interagency working group charged with advancing work on a possible U.S. central bank digital currency has narrowed its objectives into three key policy areas, Treasury's Nellie Liang said.

Report on cross-border settlements could influence CBDC debate

Feb 21, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Bank for International Settlements issued a report to help central banks extend operating hours for real-time gross settlement systems to reduce delays in cross-border payments settlement.