Central Banks

From instant payments to cash and payment cards, Latin America’s payments landscape is as diverse as the region. See more in this animated video.

A central bank doesn’t have to choose between a retail CBDC and an instant payment system – they can be complementary.

A state-of-the-art cash center in Luanda, Angola, illustrates the central bank’s commitment to securing the cash cycle and modernizing the nation’s economy.

Lower carbon footprint. Higher bio-based content. Discover how the cash industry is rethinking what sustainable banknotes really look like in practice.

Asia’s payment landscape is evolving fast. Discover how India and Indonesia are balancing digital growth, cash reliance, and CBDC ambitions.

There’s a lot of talk about the token transformation in global finance. What does the future really hold? Wolfram Seidemann lays out his vision.

Creating highly secure, innovative, and sustainable banknotes is a demanding mission. The right people and culture are vital, says Alfred Kraxenberger.

How can a banknote be secure, visually appealing, and represent the pride a nation’s citizens carry in their hearts? Let Bernd Kümmerle explain.

An interplay of social and economic forces is shaping Africa’s dynamic cash and payments landscape.