The Federal Reserve has launched a new real-time payments system, the biggest advance in decades for the antiquated US money transfer network.
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Federal Reserve launches real-time payments system in first big upgrade since 1970s
“Over time, as more banks choose to use this new tool, the benefits to individuals and businesses will include enabling a person to immediately receive a pay cheque, or a company to instantly access funds when an invoice is paid,” Jay Powell explained.
