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Karachi: Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan recently hosted a specialized client session to present its digital banking platform, Straight2Bank, in conjunction with a presentation by the State Bank of Pakistan on RAAST, the national instant payment system.
The event underscored the Bank’s payment capabilities, highlighting how the integration between Straight2Bank and RAAST is enhancing business efficiency, transparency, and inclusivity in digital transactions.
Straight2Bank serves as a comprehensive platform for corporate clients, offering a secure interface for cash, trade, and transactions across markets. It features a user-friendly design for mobility, providing clients with real-time financial visibility and control, which aids in improving liquidity management and operational agility.
The platform is equipped with advanced business analytics and integrates seamlessly with clients’ ERP systems, supported by robust cybersecurity measures. This simplifies treasury operations and supports data-driven decision-making across various markets.
During the session, Standard Chartered demonstrated Straight2Bank’s capabilities, focusing on how it assists businesses in Pakistan with digitizing payment and collection processes. The integration with RAAST further enhances these capabilities by enabling instant settlements, interoperability, and cost-effective transactions across the national payment network.
Uzair Kapadia, Head of Cash Products for the Middle East and Africa at Standard Chartered, emphasized the platform’s role in streamlining financial operations, allowing clients to concentrate on growth. He noted the Bank’s commitment to digital transformation within Pakistan’s financial ecosystem, merging its global transaction banking expertise with the State Bank of Pakistan’s vision for a digital economy.
The showcase highlighted how Standard Chartered’s global expertise, in collaboration with local partnerships, is contributing to a more interconnected economy in Pakistan.