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Redefining Cross-Border Payments: From Legacy Infrastructure to Real-Time Global Connectivity

Wednesday 5th November, 12:00
Hosted on Zoom
Hosted by FStech, in association with Finastra

The cross-border payments landscape is experiencing unprecedented transformation, driven by technological innovation, regulatory evolution, and changing customer expectations. This FStech webinar, sponsored by Finastra, examines how financial institutions can navigate this rapidly evolving environment and capitalise on emerging opportunities.

Traditionally dominated by Swift's network for over four decades, the cross-border payments space now offers a plethora of alternatives—from digital assets and instant payment system interlinking to fintech solutions and traditional remittance providers. The G20's roadmap has set ambitious targets for 2027, potentially reshaping the global payments landscape through 19 strategic building blocks.

Cross-border payments present a powerful “levelling up” opportunity for banks that are challengers in their markets or specialize in specific corridors and use cases. Realizing this potential requires a modern, scalable platform—one that is cloud-native, continuously available, highly resilient, agile, and cost-efficient—to support evolving demands and deliver competitive differentiation.

However, this transformation brings both opportunities and challenges. Financial institutions must balance multiple payment rails against operational complexity, regulatory compliance, and customer expectations for transparency and reliability.

Viewers of this webinar will gain insights into current market dynamics, regulatory developments, and practical strategies for modernising cross-border payment infrastructure. The webinar will explore how banks can leverage emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver superior customer experiences while remaining competitive in an increasingly crowded marketplace.

When: Wednesday 5th November 2025
Time: 12:00
Where: Zoom

Topics for discussion:

• How should banks approach the proliferation of cross-border payment rails, and what criteria should guide their selection of which rails to adopt or retire?
  With the G20's 2027 targets for cross-border payment enhancement, what regulatory changes should financial institutions prepare for, and how might these reshape competitive dynamics?
• What role will smart routing technology play in the future of cross-border payments, and how can banks balance algorithmic efficiency with customer choice and transparency?
• How are smaller and mid-tier banks leveraging modern payment technology to compete with established global players in cross-border corridors?
• How should financial institutions evaluate the business case for cross-border payment modernisation, particularly regarding the balance between revenue opportunities and infrastructure investment?
• Looking ahead to 2030, how might emerging technologies such as central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and blockchain-based stablecoin solutions further disrupt the cross-border payments landscape?
  

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