Standard Chartered’s Vision for Cross-Border Payments, Stablecoins & Inclusion | Money20/20 Europe

Financial IT sat down with Vibhor Narang, Executive Director at @standardchartered Bank, during Money20/20 Europe, to explore how one of the world’s most established banks is driving innovation in payments, blockchain, and financial inclusion. 🎯 Topics covered: • The evolution of cross-border payments and corporate expectations • The role of compliance, speed, and reporting in modern transactions • Why stablecoins and CBDCs are gaining traction • How Standard Chartered partners with fintechs to co-create • The bank’s investment in blockchain-based infrastructure • Their impact in emerging markets and crisis zones From global charity transfers to digital asset rails this is banking at its most forward-looking. Chapters 0:00 - Welcome to Money 20/20 in Amsterdam 0:39 - Meet Vibhor Narang from Standard Chartered 01:14 - Challenges in Today’s Payments Landscape 02:00 - How Payments Have Evolved Over 20 Years 03:21 - Cross-Border Complexity and Tech Solutions 05:00 - Four Payment Pillars 06:05 - Blockchain, Partnerships & Real-Time Transfers 08:22 - Digital Assets, Stablecoins, and CBDCs 09:36 - Standard Chartered’s Global Advantage 10:36 - Risk Management and Social Impact 11:54 - Money 20/20, AI, and the Future of Banking 13:23 - Standard Chartered’s Future 15:09 - Final Words and Thanks 📍 Recorded at Money20/20 Europe 2025 in Amsterdam. 🔔 Subscribe for more fintech interviews and insights: @FinancialIT