The latest news and top stories on Cross-border Interbank Payment System. A prominent Shanghai based financial market infrastructure, the Cross-border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) is dedicated to offering clearing and settlement services for cross-border yuan transactions. Authorised by the People’s Bank of China, its main areas of focus include facilitating international RMB payments, supporting trade investment and individual remittances. CIPS is recognised for its pivotal role in internationalising the yuan, reducing reliance on other currencies and payment systems, and supporting initiatives like the Belt and Road.