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A Report by CYS Global Remit Counterparty Sales & Alliance Unit  USD/SGD   1.2600 – 1.2650   Foreign exchange markets this week were shaped less by speculative positioning and more by structural drivers: central-bank communication, macroeconomic releases, and evolving trade expectations. Volatility remained relatively subdued, yet directional biases were evidentacross major currency pairs. Rather than sharp dislocations, markets exhibited incremental adjustments as investors

A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office Part 5: Building Future-Ready Compliance Capabilities in the Generative AI Era Introduction Generative AI (GenAI) is not just a passing trend—it’s a foundational shift in how financial institutions operate, especially in compliance. As the technology matures, so must the capabilities of compliance teams. This final article outlines strategic steps compliance professionals in the cross-border payment industry can take to f

A Report by CYS Global Remit FinTech Development Unit Regulated stablecoins are transitioning from crypto niche to routine digital liquidity in cross-border payments, backed by new 2026 rules demanding 1:1 reserves and licensing across major markets. Yet for remittances, they face stiff competition from established rails that retainadvantages in trust, local reach and regulatory clarity. Stablecoins Gain Regulatory Green Light Seven key jurisdictions—the US, EU, Singapore, UK

A Report by CYS Global Remit Digital Media Marketing Team In domestic payments, “same-day” usually means exactly that funds leave and arrive within the same business day. In cross-border payments, however, the phrase can mean very different things depending on how and where the money is moving. For businesses managing international suppliers, investments, payroll, or trade settlements, misunderstanding this can lead to missed deadlines, strained relationships, and unnecessary

A Report by CYS Global Remit Human Resource Management Unit In today's business landscape, companies are no longer evaluated solely by their financial performance. Increasingly, employees, clients, and stakeholders are looking for organisations that operate with purpose and embrace sustainability. Sustainability at work is about balancing business growth with social and environmental responsibility, whilst purpose is about creating meaningful contributions that resonate with