The big switch to yuan and National Currencies

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News Date: March 23, 2023

Putin, Xi Vow to Use Yuan as Russia and China Move to Settlements in National Currencies.
Russia has vowed to move to use the Chinese yuan as a settlement currency with countries in Asia, Africa, and Latam.
Putin expressed that using national currencies for international trading 'should be encouraged further.'
Source: news.bitcoin

BRICS planning SWIFT competitor

The BRICS nations, have announced plans to establish their own money-transferring network, aiming to challenge the SWIFT international payment system.
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov revealed this ambitious strategy in an interview with TASS news agency.
This initiative is geared toward enabling seamless cross-border transactions among BRICS member countries, reducing costs and risks associated with external financial intermediaries.
It also seeks to promote the use of BRICS currencies in international trade, potentially diminishing the dominance of the US dollar.
The BRICS network aims to rival SWIFT's capabilities by developing advanced payment infrastructure and cybersecurity measures.
While benefiting BRICS nations, it could also enhance competition and efficiency in the global financial system, benefiting businesses and individuals worldwide.
This move signifies the BRICS nations' determination to reduce reliance on Western financial systems and assert more influence in global finance.

Global Peace, Security, and Prosperity Proposals at SCO

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed several initiatives to strengthen regional cooperation:
Solidarity and Mutual Trust: Emphasizing the importance of unity within the SCO.
Peace and Tranquility: Advocating for collective security among all countries.
Prosperity and Development: Promoting regional collaboration through agricultural technology, local economic trade, and environmental innovation. Encouraging the use of China's Beidou Satellite Navigation System and participation in the International Lunar Research Station. Offering digital technology training.
Good-Neighborliness and Friendship: Hosting 1,000 young people from SCO countries in China over the next five years for exchange opportunities.
Fairness and Justice: Supporting a multipolar world and inclusive economic globalization. The SCO should contribute to addressing global deficits in peace, development, security, and governance.
President Xi emphasized that the SCO's success is due to its solidarity and cooperation, and China, as the next president, will continue to work with SCO partners to pursue common progress and a shared future for mankind.

The financial system is changing right now

Russian minister says: we are working on digital One World One Currency for trade - local media.
Russian financial messaging system will be able to replace SWIFT - financial infrastructure will work smoothly - Russian Central Bank Chair.
Stocks booming in Chinese SWIFT alternative - CIPS.
The Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) is a payment system that offers clearing and settlement services for its participants in cross-border RMB payments and trade.
It is a significant financial market infrastructure in China.
CIPS is sometimes referred to as the China Interbank Payment System.
Bank of Russia Resumes Gold Buying After Two Years on Sidelines.
Russia-Ukraine war is 'a financial war now': Deutsche Bank

Debt relief for middle-income countries

The President of the UN General Assembly advocates for debt relief for middle-income nations.
Csaba Korosi, president of the UN General Assembly, called for debt relief and fair access to new technology for middle-income nations on Thursday.
He stated at a high-level meeting of the General Assembly on middle-income countries that the 110 middle-income countries, which make up roughly one-third of the global GDP and three-quarters of the world's population, are the main forces behind global development.

BRICS to create fairer payment mechanism

BRICS is exploring ideas to create a fairer payment system that reduces dependence on dollars, South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor has said.
South Africa is the current BRICS chair.
Source: indiatimes