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Emirates NBD and Partior team to redefine cross border payments

By Gloria Mathias

October 24, 2024

  • Banking technology
  • Banking Technology Software
  • Cross Border Payments
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Emirates NBD, Fintech News, Fintech Solutions,  Payments, Cross Border Payments, Payments News, Payments Solutions, MENAT, Partior, Singapore, Emirates NBD, a banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye) region, has entered into a strategic agreement with Partior.

This partnership will explore participation in their blockchain-based clearing and settlement platform, a collaboration that will offer Emirates NBD’s clients 24/7 availability and faster, more seamless payment flows.

Launched in 2021, Partior is backed by DBS Bank, J.P. Morgan, Standard Chartered, Temasek, and Peak XV. The platform has pioneered the development of a blockchain-based unified ledger for payments, enabling real-time clearing and settlement for instant liquidity and transparency and overcoming challenges commonly associated with sequential processing in legacy payment systems.

As part of the partnership, Emirates NBD will join the Partior network, becoming the first regional and UAE Dirham, Saudi Riyal and Indian Rupee settlement bank on the platform. In addition, Emirates NBD is looking to serve as a participating bank for major foreign currencies, bolstering its client offerings to provide real-time payments.

Emirates NBD is also evaluating an equity investment in Partior. This move would represent a strategic alignment within the financial ecosystem aimed at redefining the future of global value exchange. By integrating with Partior’s blockchain-based unified ledger platform, the bank will enhance transparency, efficiency, and security in global payments and settlement processes.

Ahmed Al Qassim, Group Head of Wholesale Banking at Emirates NBD, said, “Our partnership with Partior is a critical element of our broader strategy to embrace new technologies in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Our commitment to innovation is driven by the need to ensure we provide our clients with the most advanced financial solutions. By leveraging Partior’s transformative blockchain technology, we are not only future-proofing our operations but also creating a seamless payment infrastructure that supports the rapidly evolving business needs of our clients.”

Humphrey Valenbreder, CEO at Partior, said, “This collaboration positions Emirates NBD as Partior’s gateway to the vibrant MENAT region, aligning with our strategic roadmap to expand in the Middle East. By integrating our blockchain capabilities with Emirates NBD’s trusted network, we are not only strengthening our operational capabilities but also reinforcing our shared commitment to elevating the efficiency and security of cross-border transactions to drive economic growth and innovation across the region.”

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