International Banking news and trends

HSBC Launches Multi-Market Business Account Opening Service
Banking // September 13, 2023

HSBC has launched a multi-market business account opening service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree...

Revolut Battles IBAN Discrimination With Irish Bank Accounts
Banking // January 23, 2023

Revolut is reportedly continuing its European expansion by offering Irish customers local bank accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Banks Steer Clear Of X-Border Transfers
International // November 16, 2018

Amid stricter checks for money laundering, banks are moving away from the international money transfer practice known as correspondent banking. The shift could possibly cause payments to move underground and particularly impact nations that are dependent on remittances, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

People’s Bank Of China Plans To Manage Money Supply Growth
International // November 02, 2018

To head off financial risks, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) plans to manage growth of the money supply. Its remarks could be seen as a warning against a stimulus approach to an economy that is slowing along with a trade war, Financial Times reported....

Interviews & Exclusives
Santander, Ripple Use Blockchain To Settle Global Payments

June 29, 2018
 Beyond bitcoin and the buzz around blockchain, payments that wind their way across borders might get a boost from Santander and Ripple. The two firms have debuted One Pay FX, a mobile service, that settles international payments with speed and safety.  Ed Metzger, head of innovation at Santander UK, tells PYMNTS that the service has been years in the making.

Quick Reads
Citi, BNP Paribas, Goldman Explore Digital Money Launch

October 10, 2025
A new bank-led project focused on digital money was announced Friday (Oct. 10), and another such project gained a member. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]

HSBC Launches Multi-Market Business Account Opening Service

September 13, 2023
HSBC has launched a multi-market business account opening service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Revolut Battles IBAN Discrimination With Irish Bank Accounts

January 23, 2023
Revolut is reportedly continuing its European expansion by offering Irish customers local bank accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Banks Steer Clear Of X-Border Transfers

November 16, 2018
Amid stricter checks for money laundering, banks are moving away from the international money transfer practice known as correspondent banking. The shift could possibly cause payments to move underground and...