J.P. Morgan Partners With Thunes to Speed Global Payments
J.P. Morgan has selected Thunes to help streamline international payment operations, according to a NYSE pre-market advisory.
J.P. Morgan has tapped cross-border payments network Thunes as part of an effort to improve the speed and efficiency of its global payments infrastructure, according to a pre-market advisory issued by the New York Stock Exchange on September 28, 2026.
The NYSE's daily pre-market update, distributed directly from the trading floor before markets open, highlighted the partnership as a notable development in the financial services sector. The bulletin serves as a morning briefing for investors and market participants seeking early intelligence on corporate and market movements.
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Thunes operates a global payments network designed to connect businesses, banks, and money transfer operators across international markets, positioning it as a natural fit for a global banking institution seeking to reduce friction in cross-border transactions. J.P. Morgan is among the largest financial institutions in the world by assets, making any shift in its payments strategy a closely watched signal for the broader industry.
The tie-up reflects a continuing trend among major banks to partner with specialized fintech firms rather than build proprietary cross-border infrastructure from scratch, a strategy that can accelerate deployment and reduce operational overhead. Analysts have noted that global payment rails remain a key competitive battleground as digital commerce expands across emerging markets.
Further details on the scope and terms of the arrangement were not disclosed in the advisory. Continue reading at All Financial Services & Investing.