IAMTN and Next Generation NGPES Forge First-of-Its-Kind Partnership to Bridge Traditional Finance and DeFi

An international trade association announces a strategic move to integrate digital assets into its core operations and membership roadmap.

IAMTN, the international trade association representing the global cross-border payments industry, today announced a strategic move to integrate digital assets into its core operations and membership roadmap. Reflecting the growing convergence of traditional finance and decentralised finance (DeFi), IAMTN has entered a forward-thinking partnership with the French-based fintech firm Next Generation NGPES.

This partnership marks a first in the industry—a global association aligning with an ecosystem purpose-built to connect traditional financial networks with blockchain-based digital finance. By integrating NGPES’s advanced payment solutions, IAMTN aims to modernise its internal financial processes, empower its global membership base, and remain at the forefront of innovation in the rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Unlocking the Potential of Stablecoin Adoption

A key aspect of this partnership is IAMTN’s expanded ability to receive payments in stablecoins, a strategic shift that reflects the growing adoption of these digital assets worldwide, particularly in emerging markets where IAMTN’s members are heavily active. Stablecoins offer practical solutions to challenges such as currency instability, limited access to foreign currencies, and high transaction costs—issues that are prevalent in these markets.

By adopting NGPES’s blockchain-enabled B2B payment platform, IAMTN will enhance the efficiency of its financial operations while providing a real-world example for its members, including licensed remittance providers, payment institutions, and banks. This move not only positions IAMTN as a leader in the digital finance space but also empowers its members to leverage stablecoins for faster, more affordable, and borderless payments.

A Technology-Driven Leap Towards Borderless Payments

At the heart of the partnership is the implementation of Next Generation NGPES’s cutting-edge payment infrastructure. NGPES’s blockchain-based solution eliminates the inefficiencies of traditional correspondent banking by leveraging regulated stablecoins and IBAN-linked custodial wallets.

The process is simple yet transformative: a company-sender dispatches fiat currency, which is converted into a regulated stablecoin within NGPES’s secure digital wallet infrastructure. The recipient then receives the funds instantly, either in fiat or stablecoins. This mechanism removes geographic barriers, eliminates costly intermediaries, and ensures the lowest possible transaction costs, enabling near-instant, frictionless cross-border payments.

Frank Combay, Chief Business Officer of Next Generation NGPES, commented:

“We are proud to partner with an esteemed international association like IAMTN to help drive the adoption of cutting-edge financial solutions. By providing our premium NGPES payment platform, we’re enabling IAMTN to streamline its payment processes and embrace the future of finance. Our blockchain-powered solution transforms cross-border transactions by removing inefficiencies associated with traditional intermediaries, delivering seamless, compliant, and instantaneous payments. As members of IAMTN ourselves, we look forward to setting a new standard for collaboration and innovation within the global payments industry.”

Strengthening the IAMTN Network in the Digital Age

For IAMTN—an organisation founded to promote safe, efficient payments and financial inclusion—this partnership represents a key milestone in its strategic evolution. By integrating DeFi solutions, IAMTN enhances its operational capabilities and expands its relevance in the digital age, ensuring it remains aligned with the rapidly changing needs of its members.

Nikila Punnoose, Head of Global Network Expansion at IAMTN stated:

“This collaboration marks an important step in IAMTN’s journey to explore the implementation of decentralised finance and strengthen our focus on innovation. By partnering with Next Generation NGPES, a regulated and forward-thinking entity, we ensure that we remain aligned with the latest regulatory developments while safeguarding our members and fostering the adoption of transformative financial technologies.”

With over 100 associated organisations and individuals in its network, IAMTN views the integration of stablecoin payments as a critical step in attracting new players from the digital finance sector while maintaining its leadership in cross-border payments innovation.

About IAMTN

IAMTN is the leading global platform dedicated to transforming cross-border payments and advancing financial inclusion. The Association unites private-sector innovators, regulators, policymakers, and development organisations to create impactful solutions that empower millions of individuals, businesses, and underserved communities worldwide.

About Next Generation NGPES

NGPES is a payment infrastructure powered by EU-regulated stablecoins, with IBAN-linked custodial wallets, native euro on/off-ramps, and seamless payments via SEPA and blockchain.  

By redesigning how liquidity is accessed, routed and controlled across borders, NGPES enables businesses to leverage new payment capabilities that deliver measurable operational value.