The Central Bank of Uruguay, together with the Latin American Reserve Fund, hosted the III Regional Forum on Instant Payments in Montevideo on 29–30 May, convening central banks, international organisations and financial sector experts to exchange experiences and best practices and to discuss the future of payment systems in Latin America and the Caribbean. In opening remarks, Central Bank of Uruguay President Guillermo Tolosa framed instant payments as a practical lever to reduce costs, support financial inclusion and modernise payment infrastructure, while highlighting key implementation challenges around interoperability, cybersecurity and regional coordination. In closing, Vice President Ana Claudia de los Heros pointed to four years of work to consolidate the regional forum and committed the central bank to continue contributing to the development of financial market and instant payment infrastructure aligned with international standards, alongside an invitation to further strengthen the regional community built through the forum.
Central Bank of Uruguay 2025-06-02
Central Bank of Uruguay hosts III Regional Forum on Instant Payments with the Latin American Reserve Fund
The Central Bank of Uruguay and the Latin American Reserve Fund hosted the III Regional Forum on Instant Payments in Montevideo, focusing on the future of payment systems in Latin America and the Caribbean. Central Bank President Guillermo Tolosa highlighted instant payments for cost reduction, financial inclusion, and infrastructure modernization, while addressing challenges like interoperability and cybersecurity. Vice President Ana Claudia de los Heros committed to developing financial market infrastructure and strengthening regional collaboration.