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Crown Agents Bank's new partnership with Visa on FX and ‘last mile’ payments across emerging markets

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Articles, Thought leadership

Helping International Development Organisations solve the last mile payment problem - blog

Mobilising funds to get them into the hands of those who need them is one of the most critical, and sadly most complicated aspects of international development and crisis response. For international development organisations, the final movement of funds to individual recipients or field project offices, ‘last mile payments’, is often the toughest part of the process.

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Articles, Press

Crown Agents Bank joins the AbbeyCross ABX Platform to provide FX Payments to Emerging Markets

Crown Agents Bank joins the AbbeyCross ABX Platform to provide FX Payments to Emerging Markets

 

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British banks are back in Latin America

Mauricio Munguia, our regional banker for Emerging Market Financial Institutions, was featured in LatAm Investor on how Crown Agents Bank's growing business in Latin America, shows that UK financial institutions still have plenty to offer the region.

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Crown Agents Bank and Invest Africa launch The Payments Exchange Series

Crown Agents Bank and Invest Africa launch The Payments Exchange Series. A strategic campaign to drive the payments discussion forward in Africa.

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Articles, Thought leadership

What makes a fintech company a ‘fintech for good’?

Can fintech really be a force for good? Whether its blockchain, cryptocurrency or even simply advances in online banking, financial services and technology have become irreversibly linked. Fintech companies have brought much-needed disruption to the financial world, redefining banking and financial services, but this rapid disruption has also led to many financial organisations feeling the need to play catch-up, putting innovation and profit above the needs of the end user.

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Bond and Crown Agents Bank launch new partnership to support INGOs

Bond and Crown Agents Bank launch new partnership to support INGO connections with financial services.

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CAB Payments secures European Payment Service Provider Licence to expand into Europe and accelerate growth strategy

The EEA represents a significant growth opportunity for CAB Payments, which has established a new office in Amsterdam.

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Crown Agents Bank, Journey to Certification

Our mission is to move money where it’s needed. B Corp Certification, and B Lab’s mission to transform the economic system into one that is inclusive, equitable, and regenerative, was therefore a natural fit.

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Articles, Thought leadership

FX and Cross-border payments: using technology to bridge the divide

It’s been estimated that by 2027, the value of cross-border payments will have risen $100 trillion in the previous decade thanks to, in part, rapid expansion of supply chains across borders, international trade and e-commerce and international remittances.

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Articles, Press

Crown Agents Bank agrees talent partnership with US Department of State

The programme will allow for knowledge sharing on keeping hard-to-reach markets connected to global financial infrastructure

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Articles

The Banker's Joy Macknight interviews our Head of ESG Charlie Bronks on our B Corp accreditation

Charlie Bronks, our Head of ESG sat down with Joy Macknight Editor of The Banker to discuss CAB’s B Corp accreditation and what it means for our ESG Journey.

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Crown Agents Bank secures B Corp certification

Crown Agents Bank is part of a growing B Corp movement demonstrating how business can help solve the world’s most pressing challenges. Transparency and accountability is a cornerstone of Crown Agents Bank’s ESG strategy, so undergoing the rigorous B Corp process evidences and benchmarks its commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices for its employees, clients, partners and regulators.

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Articles, Press

CAB Payments marks major milestone with successful London IPO

CAB Payments, the holding company for Crown Agents Bank navigated difficult market conditions to begin trading as a public company on the premium segment of the London Stock Exchange.

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Crown Agents Bank joins the World Economic Forum New Champions Community

Membership will see Crown Agents Bank work with the World Economic Forum and the Community on its mission to improve the state of the world.

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Duarte Pedreira, Head of IDOs & Trade Finance, talks about how Crown Agents Bank assists INGOs

Duarte Pedreira, Head of International Development Organisations & Trade Finance, talks about how Crown Agents Bank assists INGOs.

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Charlie Bronks, Head of ESG, rings the bell for gender equality

Our Head of ESG, Charlie Bronks, celebrates International Women's Day as an ambassador for CAB at the London Stock Exchange. 

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Articles

Charlie Bronks, Head of ESG, speaks about the importance of ESG in the payments industry on The Payments Association's podcast

Our Head of ESG Charlie Bronks had a fascinating discussion on The Payments Association's podcast about the importance of ESG in the payments industry and the implementation of more progressive policies and business-models.

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Articles

Charles Mangin, Head of FX trading at Crown Agents Bank comments on the role US interest rates play in emerging market tensions

The Financial Times features comments from our Head of FX trading, Charles Mangin on the role changing US interest rates play in emerging market tensions.

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Articles

Chris Corfield, Vice President at Crown Agents Bank comments on how the pensions sector can keep pace with widespread digitisation whilst serving the needs of clients

Chris Corfield, VP, Banks & Non-Bank Financial Institutions at Crown Agents Bank  comments on how the pensions sector can keep pace with widespread digitisation whilst serving the needs of clients. 

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Articles

Charles Mangin, Head of FX Trading at Crown Agents Bank comments on how a falling USD signals a reprieve for emerging markets

Our Head of FX Trading, Charles Mangin, comments on how a falling US Dollar signals a reprieve for emerging markets. 

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Articles

Omar El-Gazzar, an FX Dealer at Crown Agents Bank comments on 'the king dollar' for Africa's hard-to-reach markets

Our FX Dealer, Omar El-Gazzar, comments on the use of the US dollar as a settlement currency for Africa’s hard-to-reach markets.

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Articles

Crown Agents Bank on making cross-border payments work for all - Payments Association podcast series

Our International development organisation VP, Nigel Atta-Mensah joined the Payments Association podcast series on 'Making cross-border payments work for all' and interviewed Asha P Kumari and Edward Collis of Save the Children International.

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Articles

The Fintech Times explores what makes a perfect fintech CEO

The Fintech Times spoke to Bhairav Trivedi and other fintech CEOs to discover what it takes to become a chief executive officer of a fintech company.

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Crown Agents Bank featured in 'Fintech for Good' film from FINTECH Circle and ITN Business

Crown Agents Bank (CAB) CEO Bhairav Trivedi talks about how CAB's work is increasing financial inclusion in the 'Fintech for Good' film by FINTECH Circle &ITN Business.

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Articles

What does 'Fintech for Good' mean?

In August, our Head of International Development Organisations, Duarte Pedreira, and Head of Global Payments, Nkosi Moyo spoke to The Fintech Times on what 'fintech for good' means.

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Articles

Bhairav Trivedi, CEO speaks to IBS Intelligence podcasts about Crown Agents Bank’s digital transformation

Bhairav Trivedi, CEO talks to Gaia Lamperti of IBS Intelligence about Crown Agents Bank, and how our digital transformation enables us to deliver financial services to meet the needs of underserved communities in emerging and frontier markets.

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Articles

Introducing Crown Agents Bank's FX and cross-border payment solutions

Crown Agents Bank (CAB) has deep and trusted relationships, digital capabilities, strength of network and cross-border transaction banking solutions that enable fintechs, corporates, governments, development organisations and banks, to move money to, from, and across often hard-to-reach markets.

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Articles

David Mountain, Chief Product Officer comments on how Digitisation has Transformed the Forex Market

Fintech has revolutionised the way we interact with financial products and forex trading is no exception.

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Omar El-Gazzar, an FX Dealer at Crown Agents Bank on South African Reserve Bank's interest rate hike

In March, The South African Reserve bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points. Our FX Dealer, Omar El-Gazzar shares his views with The Africa Report on the central banks’ strive to rein in inflation

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Charles Mangin, Head of FX Trading comments on the challenges facing France’s economy

In April, President Macron secured another five years in office, however, growing economic challenges face his second term. Our Head of FX Trading responds to the news in The Daily Express

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Articles

Bhairav Trivedi, CEO of Crown Agents Bank on the complexities of getting funds to the people who need them during a crisis

When a crisis hits, it’s paramount that everything that can be done to help communities recover is done.

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Omar El-Gazzar, an FX Dealer at Crown Agents Bank responds to the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy

In April, the Reserve Bank of India issued guidelines for digital banking units. Our FX Dealer, Omar El-Gazzar, responds to the monetary policy review in Business Leader

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Bhairav Trivedi, CEO of Crown Agents Bank discusses accelerating focus on digital transformation

“Globally, the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital financial services, driving banks to accelerate their transformation programmes. As the world continues to grapple with the long-term effects of COVID-19, the limitations of the current banking landscape are being exposed…”

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Omar El-Gazzar, an FX Dealer at Crown Agents Bank responds to the South African Reserve Bank's interest rate hike

In March, The South African Reserve bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points. Our FX Dealer, Omar El-Gazzar responds to the central banks’ strive to rein in inflation

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Chris Wilgoss, Head of Markets Treasury at Crown Agents Bank comments on the Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate hike push

In March, the Federal Reserve's newly released rate hike projections boosted the likelihood that the Treasury yield curve could soon invert, a key signal that a recession is near.

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Chris Wilgoss, Head of Markets Treasury at Crown Agents Bank responds to the Monetary Policy Summary released by the BoE

In March, the Bank of England released its Monetary Policy Summary which contained the outcome of their vote on interest rates and other policy measures. Our Head of Markets Treasury responds to the summary in Pound Sterling Live.

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Crown Agents Bank CEO, Bhairav Trivedi speaks to The Fintech Times for their article on cryptocurrency and CBDCs

CBDC or Crypto… Industry Voices Its Views on the Government Controlled Digital Currency

“With digital currency, central banks don’t need to print cash or hold physical money. Currently, countries can print as much money as they like, resulting in problems like hyperinflation...."

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Our CEO, Bhairav Trivedi speaks to Financial IT about the role and importance of banking for the economy of Afghanistan and Haiti

"Global events over the last two weeks in Afghanistan and Haiti have been life-changing for many people. While very different situations, both countries are in crisis and the need for humanitarian aid is at a breaking point.

 

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CAB CEO Bhairav Trivedi is quoted in Digital Bulletin on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

Interesting article in Digital Bulletin; ‘Coining the Digital Future’ with comments from Crown Agents Bank CEO Bhairav Trivedi discussing CBDCs alongside other industry thought leaders J. Kyle Bass, Founder of Hayman Capital Management, L.P. and Andrew Coyne Co-Founder and CEO of Cobalt (see pages 10-13)

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Bhairav Trivedi on the Advantages and Disadvantages of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

Our CEO Bhairav Trivedi discusses CBDCs – From fraud detection and prevention to privacy concerns, find out more about the advantages and disadvantages of central bank digital currencies as featured in Financial IT.

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Bhairav Trivedi, CEO of Crown Agents Bank comments on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

Crown Agents Bank CEO, Bhairav Trivedi speaks to The Fintech Times’ as part of the publication’s UK Fintech Week Review about why the UK is a world-leading hub for fintech

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Crown Agents Bank’s Chief Network Officer, Steven Marshall speaks to Finextra about improving the skills gap

In the article, Steven comments on how to overcome barriers to innovation by improving the skills gap

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Bhairav Trivedi, CEO of Crown Agents Bank speaks to Fintech Global about if 2022 could be the year of the CBDC

FinTech Global put the question to industry experts including Crown Agents Bank CEO Bhairav Trivedi, who commented, “Over the past few years or so, there has been increasing speculation around CBDCs.

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Recent Highlights

Crown Agents Bank's new partnership with Visa on FX and ‘last mile’ payments across emerging markets

25th August 2024

CAB Payments, through its operating company, Crown Agents Bank (CAB), and Visa today announced a collaboration to enable fast, efficient and reliable payments and FX, especially across the ‘last mile’ – a term for the final and most complex stage in the payment process.

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Helping International Development Organisations solve the last mile payment problem - blog

28th May 2024

Mobilising funds to get them into the hands of those who need them is one of the most critical, and sadly most complicated aspects of international development and crisis response. For international development organisations, the final movement of funds to individual recipients or field project offices, ‘last mile payments’, is often the toughest part of the process.

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Crown Agents Bank joins the AbbeyCross ABX Platform to provide FX Payments to Emerging Markets

21st May 2024

Crown Agents Bank joins the AbbeyCross ABX Platform to provide FX Payments to Emerging Markets

 

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