G-24 Cross-Border payments too costly, slow, requires immediate attention – Cardoso

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Reported Facts

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•G-24 representative Cardoso stated that cross-border payments are currently too costly.
•Cardoso also noted that cross-border payments are slow and require immediate attention.
•The issue of costly and slow cross-border payments affects African countries, as reported by Vanguard Nigeria.

What Could Happen If...

▸If international financial institutions prioritize reforms in cross-border payment systems then African economies and other G-24 member countries could experience improved transaction efficiency and reduced costs, potentially boosting trade and remittance flows.

Market Exposure

CurrencyUSD/NGNIncreased Volatility

If cross-border payment inefficiencies persist, currency exchange rates like USD/NGN may experience increased volatility due to disrupted remittance and trade flows.

This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.

Key Actors

Countries

🌍Nigeria

Organizations

🏛Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development

People

👤Olayemi Cardoso(G-24 representative)

Source Coverage

AFRICA

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AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)G-24 Cross-Border payments too costly, slow, requires immediate attention – Cardoso

On February 19, 2026, G-24 representative Cardoso highlighted significant inefficiencies in cross-border payment systems, emphasizing that they remain too costly and slow. This issue affects multiple countries, including those in Africa, where such payment delays and high fees hinder economic activities and financial inclusion. Cardoso called for immediate attention and reforms to improve the speed and reduce the cost of international transactions. The statement underscores ongoing challenges in global financial infrastructure that impact trade, remittances, and investment flows.