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Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan discuss shared fintech sandbox access

Cooperation between regulators could expand opportunities to test financial products across two markets.

CBA prioritises direct settlements and interoperable payment systems

Instant-payment integration and recognition of QR standards are intended to expand cross-border payment options.

CBA discusses lower Visa and Mastercard fees and wider QR payments

The regulator expects progress in talks before year-end. For merchants, the central question is the total cost of accepting payments.

Card-to-card transfers: CBA explains banks’ limits and exceptions

Banks can consider individual circumstances. Salary and pension payments fall outside these restrictions, according to the CBA governor.