A new era in global payments

The banking industry is working together to reduce friction in cross-border payments, through initiatives such as SWIFT gpi. The aim is to make cross-border as seamless as domestic payments.

This series looks at the challenges in cross-border payments, how real-time tracking and payment confirmations are key to address many of today’s pain points and how gpi is continuing to evolve to bring more value.

In discussion: 

Reducing friction: Wim Raymaekers, global head, banking market, SWIFT, talks about how the industry is working together to reduce friction in cross-border payments and what it will take to make them as seamless as domestic payments. Click here to watch the video.

Real-time tracking: Thierry Chilosi, lead for SWIFT gpi go-to-market, talks about the specific opportunities real-time payments tracking opens up for banks and their customers. Click here to watch the video.

Benefits of SWIFT gpi: Thierry Chilosi, lead for SWIFT gpi go-to-market, talks about why it is so important for banks to adopt gpi now and what is in it for them. Click here to watch the video.

Emerging technologies: Wim Raymaekers, global head, banking market, SWIFT, talks about initiatives for enhancing the cross-border payments experience for corporate treasurers, as well as the opportunities presented by emerging technologies such as APIs and distributed ledgers. Click here to watch the video.

In conversation with:

Thierry Chilosi, lead for SWIFT gpi go-to-market, SWIFT

Wim Raymaekers, global head, banking market, SWIFT

Watch The Banker Masterclass TheBanker.com/Swift19

For further information about partnership opportunities, contact Andrew Campbell on +44 (0)20 7775 6865 or email andrew.campbell@ft.com.

The Banker Masterclass is sponsored by SWIFT but independently edited.