G20 Focus: Transforming Cross-Border Payments for a More Inclusive Global Economy

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GUEST: Tshegofatso Modisakeng – Product Growth Manager, FNB Forex

The G20 has set an ambitious goal, to make cross-border payments faster, cheaper, more transparent, and more inclusive. For many across emerging markets, this isn’t just about convenience; it’s about access, inclusion, and opportunity.

In this conversation, FNB’s Tshegofatso Modisakeng joins us to unpack how banks in South Africa are helping to advance this global roadmap. From regulatory alignment and real-time payment systems to digital innovations that make it easier for underserved and migrant communities to send and receive money, the transformation of cross-border finance is well underway.
13 Nov 2025 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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