G-24 calls for debt relief for developing countries

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Date: October 11, 2023

The G-24, a group of 28 member countries including China, is strongly advocating for sustainable debt relief measures for low-income nations due to their concerns over escalating, unsustainable public debt burdens.
They conveyed this message during the 2023 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund on October 10.
The G-24's core mission is to coordinate and amplify the voices of developing countries on monetary and development issues, underscoring their commitment to global economic stability and the well-being of vulnerable nations.

Zimbabwe introduces a new gold-backed digital currency

Zimbabwe has unveiled a groundbreaking digital currency called 'Zimbabwe Gold' (ZiG), backed by gold in milligrams.
This move is part of the country's de-dollarization strategy and efforts to combat inflation.
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is offering ZiG for both individuals and corporations, providing a stable and versatile means of transacting.
By linking the digital currency to gold, Zimbabwe aims to restore confidence in its monetary system and attract investment, potentially setting an example for other nations facing similar economic challenges.
ZiG represents a significant step towards financial stability and innovation in Zimbabwe.

A Monetary System as Good as Gold

The gold standard provides a better anchor for inflation expectations without an obvious cost in terms of lower output or higher unemployment.
The gold standard isn't perfect. No system is. But it has many virtues. A strong case can be made that it's the best of all feasible institutional alternatives. Lawrence White, puts it: The gold standard is still the gold standard among monetary systems.
Source: www.aier.org

ISO 20022 migration launched

Swift's ISO 20022 Services for Cross-Border Payments Ready for Customer Testing with Launch of In-Flow Translation.
Swift launches translation service for cross-border payments.
In-flow Translation will enable financial institutions to realize the benefits of rich data when they migrate to ISO 20022, even if their counterparts have not yet adopted the standard.
The availability of a test environment means that customers can now prepare for ISO 20022 a year before it goes live.
Source: paymentsjournal.com

ISO 20022 migration. The Ripple effect strikes the Pound

Ripple Joins the Digital Pound Foundation: Designing a Path for a CBDC-Forward Future.
Ripple is excited to announce it is joining the Digital Pound Foundation, a non-profit focused on the development and implementation of a digital Pound in the United Kingdom.
ISO 20022 promises greater interoperability between various settlement networks, richer information flows, higher levels of straight-through processing, and more efficient compliance processes.
It signals a significant opportunity for banks to improve operational efficiency and reassess existing business models.
ISO 20022 has already been introduced for high-value payments systems (HVPS) in major countries and is established as the standard in instant payments markets following implementations worldwide.
Sources: ripple.com, www.sibos.com

Australia closer to a cashless society

Australia's big four banks remove thousands of ATMs and shut down hundreds of branches as the coronavirus crisis pushes nation closer to a cashless society.
Sources:www.dailymail.co.uk, www.atmmarketplace.com