Powering policy for the international payments ecosystem
The trusted data tool for tracking, evaluating and improving cross-border payments worldwide. Used by global policymakers, central banks, regulatory bodies, multilateral institutions and financial sector leaders, our datasets support critical goals – measuring cost, speed, access and transparency across international payment systems.
With coverage across B2B, B2C, C2B and C2C transactions, our indices enable our clients to benchmark performance, inform regulation, track inclusion outcomes and align with global targets, including those set by the G20, FSB and World Bank.
Our data underpins global leadership
We work with some of the world’s most influential institutions in cross-border finance, including:
Central banks and monetary authorities
Multilateral institutions (FSB, World Bank)
Finance ministries and regulator
NGOs
Institutional investors and research teams
Global fintechs and infrastructure providers
Our data helps these organisations shape strategy, inform decisions and measure real-world impact across the cross-border payments ecosystem.
Underpin policy decisions with accurate data and insights
Understand the landscape
Access custom-built indices that measure cost, speed, accessibility and efficiency across corridors and market segments
Benchmark progress against G20, FSB and central bank objectives
Compare global, regional and national ecosystems to identify gaps and areas for intervention or reform
Make informed policy decisions
Use granular data across pricing, speed and cost to support policy development and evaluation
Track the impact of regulation across markets and evaluate the performance of interventions on the market
Guide transparency, cost-reduction and compliance initiatives with evidence-based insights
Support financial inclusion
Evaluate remittance corridors to identify barriers and inefficiencies in underserved regions
Monitor how different provider types contribute to more accessible cross-border services
Evaluate the effectiveness of financial inclusion improvement efforts in reaching its intended audiences
Built to support the world’s most influential financial institutions, our indices are relied upon by the FSB, World Bank, G20 and central banks for tracking cross-border payment performance
Detailed and impactful
Access deep-cut data across remittance corridors and all major transaction types, with detailed coverage of cost, speeds and transparency
Comparative
Benchmark national, regional and global payments systems to identify areas for intervention and improvement
Customisable
Receive data in the format that works for you, with custom datatsets for specific use cases and regions or in response to specific events or policies
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