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Norges Bank (the Central Bank of Norway) and the ECB have signed an agreement for the settlement of #instantpayments in Norwegian krone (NOK via #TIPS, continuing the expansion of TIPS into Nordic countries. The settlement service is expected to become available in early 2028.

Yesterday marked the conclusion of the 2024 EMEA Cash Cycle & Payments Seminar. A pair of excellent keynote presentations from Jason Masai of M-PESA Africa and the Federal Reserve Board’s Brian Lawler set the tone for a day filled with more engaging discussions, insightful presentations, and impactful networking. On the cash side, Wednesday's sessions delved further into contingency and resiliency planning (keeping cash circulating during crises), the use of data analytics across the global cash cycle, what the future holds for the CIT industry, and another round of technical innovation sessions showcasing the latest advancements from our sponsors. A terrific panel led by the Bank of Namibia, which served to bridge the cash and payments tracks, examined the intersection of cash and digital payments in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment. The parallel payments track (a first for this event) highlighted the continuing overlap between the cash and digital payment worlds. Panel discussions explored South Africa's evolving payments landscape, how to make cross-border payments faster and cheaper (a major priority for the region), social engineering fraud, and an important session focusing on the role of women in payments – now and in the future. To wrap things up, a closing keynote from Stefan Hardt, Director General Cash Management at Deutsche Bundesbank, explored how Germany is balancing the changing landscape with the need to preserve access to cash, something many nations are grappling with. It was a truly incredible few days here in Cape Town, and this is one of (if not the) largest gatherings this event has ever seen! To our speakers: thank you for sharing your expertise and vision. To our sponsors: your unwavering support made this event possible. And to our delegates: your engagement and curiosity brought the program to life. And a HUGE thank you to the South African Reserve Bank for its support in helping to prepare, promote, and deliver this year's program! We look forward to continuing these important discussions as we shape the future of the cash and payments industry together. Until next time! #EMEACCPS2024 #EMEACCS2024 #iccos #Cash #CashManagement #FutureofCash #Centralbanks #CurrencyNews #FinancialInclusion #CashCycle #CommercialBanks #RiskManagement #CashManagement #PaymentsIndustry

After Monday's pre-seminar workshops, the 2024 EMEA Cash Cycle & Payments Seminar officially got underway on Tuesday as the South African Reserve Bank's Yolanda Vatsha delivered an opening keynote address welcoming attendees to Cape Town. 💥And what a day it was, as the seminar's dual-track agenda brought rich insights on the cash and payments developments most relevant to the broader EMEA region. Among the day's many highlights were an overview of South Africa's #cash ecosystem as well as a deep dive on the payments trends transforming the African continent; panel discussions and presentations on how to balance #efficiency, #resilience, and #sustainability in the cash cycle; explorations on how to effectively modernize the cash cycle; and a series of innovation sessions spotlighting the latest technical advancements in both the cash and #payments industries. After such a full day of content, we got to unwind with a networking reception hosted by The Cape Mint followed by a glorious Delegate Dinner at Gold restaurant. This was a truly wonderful atmosphere, and a delight for the senses, as delegates got a taste of the very best of Africa's dynamic cultural traditions. Follow us here for more updates on the 2024 EMEA Cash Cycle & Payments Seminar in Cape Town, South Africa. #EMEA2024

The 2024 EMEA Cash Cycle & Payments Seminar got off to a terrific start yesterday, with a host of hands-on workshops, an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour, and our relaxed welcome reception all setting the stage for an engaging and inspiring week ahead here in Cape Town, South Africa! 🇿🇦 —Three workshops highlighted Monday's agenda: 🏦 The Central Bank Summit, hosted by the South African Reserve Bank and the Banknote Ethics Initiative, provided an exclusive forum for central bankers to collaborate and discuss critical topics shaping the industry. 🕵️♀️ A Currency Education Program, hosted by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and the U.S. Secret Service, shared insights on currency authentication. 🔮💵 Isabelle Vuong led delegates through the Unlocking the Future of Cash 2030 workshop, an exploration of cash's anticipated evolution over the coming decade. Attendees were also able to take a tour of the Cape Mint, a unique opportunity to visit the region's oldest private mint. 🍷A Welcome Reception replete with drinks, snacks, a few laughs, and the buzz of networking was an ideal way to close the day before the start of the full conference program on Tuesday. Stay tuned for an exciting week ahead at the EMA Cash Cycle & Payments Seminar! #cash #payments #EMEA2024 #networking #currency #resilience #SouthAfrica

Last Chance to Register for the EMEA Cash Cycle & Payments Seminar! Join us in Cape Town alongside 250+ delegates from over 35+ countries and 80+ participating organisations. Full Agenda: https://hubs.li/Q02Yw2JD0 Meet the Speakers: https://hubs.li/Q02Yw1KT0 Exclusive Extras Pre-Seminar Workshops for in-depth insights Guided Tours of the South African Reserve Bank Cash Centre and The Cape Mint Delegates Dinner at the iconic Gold Restaurant for a night of cultural celebration Networking Opportunities Three days of connecting with industry leaders, topped off with unique networking events that showcase the vibrant energy of Cape Town. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this premier event. Register now. Registrations continue to climb by the day!! Sign up by November 23rd and save $250 on your registration. #EMEACCS2024 #EMEACCPS2024 #Cash #Payments #CashManagement #FutureofCash #CentralBanks #FinancialInclusion #CashCycle

The excitement is building! 🌍 We’re just 10 days away from the 2024 EMEA Cash Cycle & Payments Seminar in Cape Town! Sponsorship is sold out—an amazing vote of confidence from the cash and payments industries in South Africa and across the SADC and African regions! A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for your support in bringing this event to life. We can’t wait to welcome you to Cape Town for a dynamic program filled with valuable insights, networking opportunities, and unforgettable experiences. CPS Enterprise Cash Management Limited Giesecke+Devrient SBV South Africa Armor Safe Technologies, LLC MoData Reslam Sargent and Greenleaf Travelex FNA Jura JSP GmbH/ Jura-Trade Kft. KURZ Banknote Security AllCash Technologies FEERICA NamSys Inc. Ava Global Logistics Banknote Ethics Initiative The Cape Mint NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CURRENCY AFFAIRS South African Bank Note Company (Pty) Ltd South African Mint Swift Banknote Industry News The Cash News Podcast Cash, Payment & CBDC News Central Bank Payments News Coin & Mint News Currency News Safe travels to those planning their journey—we’ll see you soon! It’s not too late to join us, secure your spot today: https://hubs.li/Q02YkzX80 #EMEACCS2024 #EMEACCPS2024 #Cash #Payments #CashManagement #FutureofCash #CentralBanks #FinancialInclusion #CashCycle

The EMEA Cash Cycle & Payments Seminar is just around the corner! Join industry leaders from top organisations as they dive into the latest trends and challenges in cash cycle and payments. With an anticipated 250 attendees from 70+ organisations including 30 banks this is expected to be one of the largest ICCOS events in recent memory with 21 conference sessions joined by 65 expert presenters over the two days of conference. Haven't registered yet? There's still time! Secure your spot to connect, learn, and gain insights directly from the experts shaping the future of payments in the EMEA region. Register now and be part of this dynamic event! https://hubs.li/Q02Y1qtV0 #EMEACCS2024 #EMEACCPS2024 #Cash #Payments #CashManagement #FutureofCash #CentralBanks #FinancialInclusion #CashCycle

Did you know? Real-time payments are gaining traction, with The Clearing House's RTP network leading the charge. In our latest episode of the P.I.T. Exchange podcast, Margaret M Weichert , Chief Product Officer at The Clearing House, shares her expertise on the future of U.S. payment systems. From real-time payments to cross-border possibilities, and from ISO 20022 standards to the unique role of checks, Margaret provides invaluable insights into the evolution of payments in the digital age. Dive in for a compelling conversation on the innovation and collaboration needed to meet the changing needs of businesses and consumers alike. 🎧 Don’t miss it! Listen here https://hubs.li/Q02Xtrrn0 #PITExchange #Payments #Innovation #Technology #PodcastLaunch #StayAhead #DigitalPayments #RealTimePayments #Fintech #PaymentSystems #FinancialTechnology

💵 Following Monday's pre-agenda activities, the 2024 Americas Cash Cycle & Payments Seminar kicked into high gear on Tuesday with a full slate of insightful discussions on the foremost trends impacting the cash industry today. A day PACKED with great content, including: 🔹 Welcome keynote from Ernest Morgan of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, followed by a global tour of trends in the cash cycle featuring Federal Reserve Financial Services, Bank of Canada, Bank of Israel, and Numisma Bank. 🔥Terrific fireside chat on #resiliency between our own Jens Seidl and the Fed's Steve Son. 🔹We heard from the experts with panels exploring #cashvisibility and innovations in #cashhandling, and sponsor speed & breakout sessions highlighting Cash processing Solutions, GLORY, NamSys Inc., Armor Safe Technologies, LLC, Sargent and Greenleaf, CONTROLTEK. 🔹On the #payments front, we got an update on #realtime payments in the US, got an update on #paymentschoice legislation in the US, and a look at the UA2P Index tracking Universal Access to Payments around the globe. 🌐 And still more yet to come! Stay tuned for more updates from the 'Big Easy!' Christine McAllister Vivek Tyagi Martin Bauer Jim Petit Cyndi Pijarowski Jason Siemens Juan Martin Battisacchi Angela Murphy, Ph.D. Peter Tapling, APRP Peter Davey Giesecke+Devrient #AmericasCCS2024 #cash #payments #networking #NewOrleans #cashcycle #conference #seminar

🎉The 2024 Americas Cash Cycle & Payments Seminar got underway here in New Orleans yesterday! We kicked things off with our special LatAm Day, conducted entirely in Spanish for premium regional networking. Our own Gonzalo Santamaria welcomed delegates, with discussions led throughout the morning by Ángel Celio Sandoval (GSI GRUPO DE SEGURIDAD INTEGRAL S.A. DE C.V.), Luis Rafael Bacco Lozano (OXXO), Alejandro Malamud (Permaquim S.A.), Carlos Molina (GLORY), Cirilo Marcos Ayling (Cirilo Ayling SAIC), Eloisa Cadenas (Monetae.io). The programming continued after lunch with an introductory workshop on ‘AI for Central Banks & Financial Institutions.’ Hosted by Peter Tapling, APRP of PTap Advisory, LLC, the workshop dug into the myriad ways that AI is primed to transform the financial sector, such as risk management and fraud detection, explored the regulatory and ethical implications of AI in finance, and examined real examples of how central banks and FIs are already deploying AI. We capped the day with a lovely welcome reception as delegates caught up with old friends and new and shared a laugh and a beverage before the full program commenced the next day! 🍷 🍻 #AmericasCCS2024 #cash #payments #networking #AI #LatAm