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International wires can feel complex, especially for credit unions managing compliance, member service expectations, and operational efficiency. This one-pager outlines how Ascendant’s direct integration with Symitar Episys enables straight-through processing for international transactions within ...

The U.S. dollar index (DXY) endured a volatile July, snapping a six-month decline only to reverse sharply after a dismal employment report. From January through June, the DXY fell nearly 10.8%, but rebounded 2.0% early in July following stronger-than-expected nonfarm payrolls data. However, the ...

If you’re still processing global payments manually, you know the pain: hours lost to data entry, constant reconciliations, late-night stress over errors, and endless vendor emails asking, “Where’s my money?” Manual payment processes aren’t just old-fashioned—they’re a daily grind that holds your ...

The first half of 2025 has delivered a broad-based setback for the USD, which has declined sharply against all major currencies. Year to date, the greenback is down 14.38% against the Swiss franc, 14.19% against the euro, 9.90% against the British pound, 8.84% against the Japanese yen, 8.01% ...

Ascendant makes international payments easy. We combine advanced technology with deep FX and global payments expertise to help businesses move money faster, with fewer errors and less manual work. Serving 1,500+ corporations and processing over 1.4 million transactions annually, we deliver ...

Financial institutions are under pressure to expand international payment capabilities while managing compliance, cost, and operational complexity. This one-pager outlines how Ascendant supports banks and credit unions with a total international payments approach, delivering 140 currencies to over ...

Payment errors aren’t just annoying—they’re a real business risk. Every mistake in a cross-border payment can mean delayed deliveries, lost trust, extra bank fees, or even regulatory trouble. Mid-market and enterprise finance teams need more than a “good enough” approach to accuracy. You need a ...

The U.S. jobs market remains robust, and uncertainty surrounding tariffs is causing the Federal Reserve to pause its actions. Meanwhile, most G10 central banks, except the Bank of Japan, are likely to cut rates before the Fed resumes easing. This should theoretically strengthen the USD against ...

For finance and operations leaders, international vendor payments are often a source of friction. Manual processes, time zone differences, and regulatory complexity can quickly drain your team’s resources. The good news: streamlining your global payment process doesn’t require a big investment in ...

Expanding international wire capabilities does not have to mean added risk, cost, or complexity. This one-pager outlines how financial institutions can partner with Ascendant through Fiserv to offer foreign currency wires in 130+ currencies across 200 countries and territories. It highlights how ...

Ascendant is a leading provider of global payments and currency risk mitigation solutions across North America and Europe. We help businesses and financial institutions send, receive, and track global payments with real-time rates, full visibility, and built-in compliance. Learn how you can gain ...

The opening words of last month’s letter couldn’t have been more fitting: “There’s no turning back now, and the rest of the world knows it.” The events that followed proved just how true that was. On April 2nd, “Liberation Day,” the reciprocal tariffs announcement felt less like true reciprocity ...