An expanded RTGS using major trade currencies would accelerate access to cheaper cross-border payments and remittances. The RBI has often spoken of the need for more cost-effective cross-border payment systems, with deputy governor T Rabi Sankar stating in September 2023 that the prevailing high costs for cross-border remittances were “simply unconscionable”.
Fed’s Jefferson urges patience on rates; Kashkari sees more hikes ahead
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated that he sees no immediate need for further interest rate adjustments. He emphasized that future decisions would depend
October 1, 2026