Tag: Central Bank
US Bank subsidiary Elavon lands UK banking authorisation
Elavon Financial Services DAC, a subsidiary of US Bank, has obtained authorization from the Bank of England as a licensed provider of financial...
ECB’s digital euro project to enter preparation phase from next month
The European Central Bank (ECB) is entering the "preparation phase" of its digital euro project on November 1, 2023.
This phase involves selecting...
UAE’s central bank launches Aani, a new instant payments platform
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) launches a new instant payments platform called Aani.
Aani is available through partner financial institutions and...
Fintech unicorn Slice to merge with India’s North East Small Finance Bank
Indian credit card fintech Slice has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to merge with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB),...
Project Mariana successfully completes cross-border settlement of wholesale CBDCs
Project Mariana successfully tested cross-border settlement capabilities of wholesale central bank digital currencies (wCBDCs) across major global markets.
FactsProject Mariana, initiated in November 2022,...
Central Bank of Ireland proposes minimum knowledge requirements for credit union workers
The Central Bank of Ireland is implementing minimum knowledge and competence standards for staff working at credit unions, aiming to enhance their skills and...