Technology Diffusion within Central Banking: The Case of Real-Time Gross Settlement

Technology Diffusion within Central Banking: The Case of Real-Time Gross Settlement

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Technology Diffusion within Central Banking: The Case of Real-Time Gross Settlement

We examine the diffusion of real-time gross settlement (RTGS) technology across all 174 central banks. RTGS reduces settlement risk and facilitates financial innovation in the settlement of foreign exchange trades. In 1985, only three central banks had implemented RTGS systems, and by year-end 2005, that number had increased to ninety.

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