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2018
15 November 2018
CIMB is one of the first banks to leverage blockchain technology to tap into region’s USD120 billion remittance business
November 15, 2018 -- CIMB Group (“CIMB” or “the Group”) and Ripple have entered into a strategic collaboration to enable instant cross border payments across its various markets. On the back of this partnership, CIMB will join Ripple’s network (“RippleNet”), which will facilitate access to other RippleNet members and allow CIMB to grow its cross border payments business.
Ripple’s blockchain-based solution has been deployed to enhance Speedsend, CIMB’s proprietary remittance product. This will expand CIMB’s SpeedSend network and open new payment corridors to improve consumer access to cross-border remittances, both inbound into ASEAN and outbound to other countries. The solution is now live on Speedsend, enabling remittances via corridors such as Australia (in partnership with Instarem, also a member of RippleNet), USA, UK and Hong Kong.
“We are delighted to be part of RippleNet and look forward to a fruitful partnership with Ripple by leveraging each other’s strengths and capabilities. This innovative blockchain solution will revolutionise international cross-border remittances, and is a testament to CIMB’s ongoing efforts to enhance its digital banking proposition by providing speedy and cost-efficient solutions to our customers across ASEAN.” said Tengku Dato’ Sri Zafrul Aziz, CEO, CIMB Group.”
As part of the overall partnership roadmap, CIMB intends to extend the solution to other use cases across the Group. There is a growing demand for cross border payment solutions, with the World Bank projecting that remittances to Southeast Asia will grow to USD120 billion by the end of 2018.
“We’re seeing banks and financial institutions from across the world lean into blockchain solutions because it enables a more transparent, quicker and lower cost payments experience,” said Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple CEO. “CIMB’s network already spans 15 countries, nearly 800 branches and offers Speedsend - one of the best solutions in the ASEAN region. Now, by integrating Ripple’s blockchain technology, they will enable their customers to send vital funds to family, friends and loved ones more efficiently. With its focus on innovation, CIMB will continue to be a dominant force in the region for years to come.”
Tengku Dato' Sri Zafrul Aziz, Group CEO of CIMB Group (right), and Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple CEO (left) commemorating the strategic collaboration between CIMB Group and Ripple to power instant payments across ASEAN at the Singapore FinTech festival 2018 recently.
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