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Swift

@swiftcommunity

We’re on a mission to make international transactions instant, frictionless and interoperable.

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Jul 9
Implemented in 9 months. Global from day one. Swift's blockchain-based ledger is ready for use, with ANZ, BNP Paribas, BNY, Citi, DBS Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), FirstRand, HSBC, Itaú Unibanco, Lloyds Banking Group, Mashreq, MUFG, OCBC, Standard Chartered, UBS, UOB and
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Jul 10
🏁 In football, speed makes all the difference. In payments, it does too. Payments today are faster, more secure and more efficient than ever. However, behind every transaction, there can still be delays, costs and inefficiencies that often go unnoticed. If we want to improve
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Jul 10
Everyone agrees on what better cross-border payments should look like. The real challenge is making it happen consistently, at scale. Nasir Ahmed, Global Head of Swift Payments Scheme, discusses the impact central banks can have at translating global ambition into domestic
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Jul 8
Unstructured addresses are being phased out in cross-border payments, but why? Structured address data enables: • Greater straight-through processing • More effective compliance screening • Enhanced transparency across the payments chain For financial institutions,
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Jul 6
75% of cross-border payment on our network reach beneficiary banks within 10 minutes, exceeding the G20 goals for cross-border payments. But sending money internationally isn’t just about speed. It’s also about the end-to-end experience customers receive. While significant
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Jul 1
In the financial system of tomorrow, what changes, what remains, and what’s essential? “My visualisation?” says Nick Kerigan, Swift’s Head of Innovation. “A system built on trust, programmability and intelligence that uplifts the experience of every customer, whatever financial
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Jul 1
In a world of constant change, how do we ensure the right conversations are taking place? Collaboration between policymakers and industry participants has never been more important. That’s why last year we launched the Policy Lab – a dedicated forum for open dialogue between
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Jun 26
What progress have we collectively made through the Swift payment scheme so far? As Nasir Ahmed highlights, momentum is building: - As of today, 34 banks globally have committed to go live with the Swift payments scheme by the end of June, with over 70 committed to go live by
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Jun 24
Swift is a network of thousands of institutions worldwide, making it possible to move value seamlessly around the world. We’re now collaborating across that network to raise the bar for cross-border payments on current and future rails. Discover what’s next and how we’re
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Jun 19
📅 ISO 20022: A key deadline is approaching for cross-border payments. From November 2026, fully unstructured postal addresses will no longer be supported in CBPR+ messages – payments risk being rejected or delayed if not compliant. This change is a community‑driven standards
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Jun 18
Entries are closing soon for the Swift Hackathon 2026! This year, we’re looking for solutions that can help scale digital assets globally. Could your team present to industry leaders at @Sibos in Miami? Don’t miss your chance, register before submissions close:
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Jun 17
Is everyone talking about the same thing when they say “interoperability”? It’s a word we hear everywhere – in conversations about tokenisation, digital assets, instant payments and blockchain-based infrastructure. But its meaning often shifts depending on who you ask. At
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Jun 16
We’re pleased to welcome Michael Manos as Chief Information Officer at Swift. Bringing over three decades of experience leading large-scale technology organisations, Michael will play a key role in advancing our platform strategy – enhancing resilience, security and innovation
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Jun 11
Ready to help scale digital assets globally? Registrations are now open for the Swift Hackathon 2026. As digital assets move into mainstream use, the ability to scale securely across platforms is essential. This year's Swift Hackathon challenges participants to tackle exactly
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