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Ebury launches app to simplify global payments & FX for SMEs
Fintech

Ebury launches app to simplify global payments & FX for SMEs

Ebury launches a mobile app enabling SMEs to manage international payments and FX on the go, offering real-time rates for over 130 currencies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Major UK & US firms cut hedging amid policy uncertainty
Risk & Compliance

Major UK & US firms cut hedging amid policy uncertainty

Major UK and US firms have reduced forex hedging amid policy uncertainty, but most plan to increase it significantly if interest rates rise in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Finance leaders scale back FX hedging as caution prevails in Q3
Risk & Compliance

Finance leaders scale back FX hedging as caution prevails in Q3

US and UK finance leaders cut FX hedging to lowest levels since 2024 start, but most will increase cover if interest rates rise next year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Ripple acquires GTreasury for USD $1 billion to boost treasury services
Risk & Compliance

Ripple acquires GTreasury for USD $1 billion to boost treasury services

Ripple has acquired GTreasury for USD $1 billion, enhancing its corporate treasury services and expanding digital asset use in global payments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Global targets for cross-border payment reforms at risk of delay
Data Protection

Global targets for cross-border payment reforms at risk of delay

Global financial authorities are likely to miss their 2027 target to improve cross-border payments, with costs and regulatory hurdles still impeding progress.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Report finds claims of US 'de-dollarisation' exaggerated, warns on AUD ties
Wall Street

Report finds claims of US 'de-dollarisation' exaggerated, warns on AUD ties

A report finds claims of rapid US 'de-dollarisation' exaggerated, warning Australia faces risks due to heavy reliance on the US dollar amid biased global media.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
MetaComp completes first cross-border payment using carbon stablecoin
Fintech

MetaComp completes first cross-border payment using carbon stablecoin

MetaComp has completed the first cross-border payment using its CNT Carbon Stablecoin, enabling same-day EUR to CNH settlement with embedded carbon credits.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
MetaComp launches Ripple RLUSD stablecoin for APAC institutions
Monetary Authority of Singapore

MetaComp launches Ripple RLUSD stablecoin for APAC institutions

MetaComp has launched Ripple's USD stablecoin RLUSD on its StableX platform, offering APAC institutions faster, compliant cross-border payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Foreign exchange (Forex) stories

Qantas & Airwallex unveil Yield to boost business returns
Small Business

Qantas & Airwallex unveil Yield to boost business returns

Qantas and Airwallex have launched Airwallex Yield for over 625,000 SMEs, enabling returns on idle AUD and USD funds via low-risk money market investments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
iBanFirst appoints new Deputy CEO & Non-Executive Director in drive for European growth
Digital Transformation

iBanFirst appoints new Deputy CEO & Non-Executive Director in drive for European growth

iBanFirst appoints Sonia Boudier as Deputy CEO and Aurore Colson as Non-Executive Director to boost its European growth and client services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Revolut launches Flexible Cash Funds for Singapore businesses
Fintech

Revolut launches Flexible Cash Funds for Singapore businesses

Revolut Business launches Flexible Cash Funds in Singapore, offering firms up to 4.48% APY on USD balances with daily returns and easy access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Boku opens Singapore hub to tackle USD $290 trillion payment market
Crypto

Boku opens Singapore hub to tackle USD $290 trillion payment market

Boku launches a new Innovation Hub in Singapore to develop fintech solutions aimed at simplifying global payments valued at USD $290 trillion by 2030.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Wealthsimple partners with Wise for integrated transfers
Crypto

Wealthsimple partners with Wise for integrated transfers

The collaboration is set to offer Canadian customers easier international money transfers in over 10 currencies via their existing accounts.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Bloomberg hackathon in Singapore spotlights quant & AI talent
Data Science

Bloomberg hackathon in Singapore spotlights quant & AI talent

The Bloomberg Code Crunch Hackathon in Singapore showcased top quant and AI talent, with NTU students and financial firms developing innovative investment tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Loon raises CAD $3M to expand Canadian dollar stablecoin
Crypto

Loon raises CAD $3M to expand Canadian dollar stablecoin

Loon will develop a Canadian-dollar stablecoin to offer a domestic alternative to US-dollar stablecoins dominating Canada's digital market.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Mark Lane launches FX platform for entrepreneurs in Canada
Fintech

Mark Lane launches FX platform for entrepreneurs in Canada

Mark Lane has launched Canada's first FX platform letting entrepreneurial currency professionals run their own client portfolios with flexible hours and higher commissions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Obita raises $10 million to expand stablecoin payment network
Fintech

Obita raises $10 million to expand stablecoin payment network

Obita raises $10 million to expand its blockchain-based stablecoin payment network, enhancing low-cost, compliant cross-border settlements globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Australian SMEs gain export support amid AUD volatility with new partnership
Risk & Compliance

Australian SMEs gain export support amid AUD volatility with new partnership

The Export Council of Australia and WorldFirst partner to help SMEs tackle AUD volatility and ease global trade with better currency management tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025