Canada is in the midst of developing three new core payment systems: Lynx, Settlement Optimization Engine (SOE) and Real-Time Rail (RTR). Lynx and SOE will replace the current Large Value Transfer System (LVTS) and Automated Clearing Settlement System (ACSS), whereas RTR will be a new...

There is room to improve the infrastructure for payments made by individuals, firms and government agencies that cross borders, according to a report by the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI), the global standard setter for payment, clearing and settlement services....