A Report by CYS Global Remit Digital Media Marketing Team In many international transactions, the focus naturally falls on the visible milestones: negotiations, contracts, approvals, and signatures. Yet behind almost every successful cross-border deal lies a step that receives far less attention, despite being just as critical — moving the money. For professionals working with internationally active clients — whether in investment advisory, property, insurance, or immigratio

A Report by CYS Global Remit Office Facilities Management Unit Char Kway Teow is more than a dish — it’s a sensory celebration rooted in Southeast Asian street-food culture, especially in Singapore. Born in the early 20th century as an affordable, hearty meal for labourers, this stir-fried flat rice noodle classic has since evolved into a regional icon. Its name literally means “stir-fried flat rice noodles,” but the experience is far richer: smoky wok hei, glossy sauce, chew

A Report by CYS Global Remit Network Admin Support Team Paying with tokenised wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay has become one of the most effective ways to protect your card data in everyday transactions. Tokenisation replaces your actual card number with a unique surrogate value — a "token" — so merchants never see or store your real card details during payment. This shift is especially important as digital wallets and contactless payments have become mainstream. Why

A Report by CYS Global Remit Counterparty Sales & Alliance Unit USD/SGD   1.2600 – 1.2650   The past week in foreign exchange has been driven less by traditional macro differentials and more by a reassessment of US policy visibility. The catalyst was the US Supreme Court's decision to invalidate key elements of former President Donald Trump's earlier tariff framework, removing the emergency authority under which a significant portion of import levies had been introduced. In m

A Report by CYS Global Remit Customer Success Management Team For immigration firms, securing visa approval represents a significant achievement — but for clients, it marks just the start of their relocation process. Once approvals are granted, clients must navigate the financial preparation required for their move: transferring settlement funds, meeting investment mandates, and fulfilling regulatory requirements in their new country. This transition phase presents an opportu

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