BAFT White Paper on G20 Roadmap to Strengthen Global Economic Resilience and Payments Modernization

This paper demystifies the structure, purpose, and measurable goals of the G20, while outlining its critical influence on global financial stability, sustainable growth, and the transformation of cross-border payments.

As economic interconnectedness and digital innovation reshape the global financial system, the white paper provides clarity on the G20’s evolving priorities—from fostering macroeconomic coordination and climate resilience to driving real-world progress in payments cost reduction, speed, transparency, and accessibility. Key highlights of the white paper include:

1.     A comprehensive overview of the G20’s history, structure and principles.

2.    An in-depth look at the 2020 G20 Roadmap for Enhancing Cross-Border Payments.

3.    Progress and ongoing challenges in meeting the G20’s four key metrics: cost, speed, access and transparency.

4.    Practical implications for both public and private sector actors.