Tag: Burkhard Balz
European banks will start their own payment service in 2024
Pay by smartphone The European Payments Initiative (EPI) plans to start mobile-to-mobile payments in 2024, with other mobile payments to follow. (Photo: Moment/Getty Images) Frankfurt A new alternative to Visa…
Bundesbank cites a lack of staff as one reason for the postponement of Target2
Burkhard Balz The Bundesbank board member is responsible, among other things, for payment transactions. There were recently problems with the start of the new clearing system in the euro zone…
Burkhard Balz sees great advantages in the digital euro
Burkhard Balz The Bundesbank board is promoting the digital euro and is counting on all major banks in Germany to go along with the planned European payment system EPI. (Photo:…
Bundesbank signs Alexandra Hachmeister from Deutsche Börse
Alexandra Hachmeister After more than 20 years at Deutsche Börse, the manager is moving to Deutsche Bundesbank. (Photo: Deutsche Börse) Frankfurt Alexandra Hachmeister surprised everyone. When the 46-year-old turned her…