2nd December 2025, London / Liechtenstein – Zodia Markets has partnered with Bank Frick, joining their fiat payment network, xPULSE. The partnership allows Zodia Markets to offer near-instant fiat settlement in major currencies to any other participant within the xPULSE ecosystem and outside traditional banking hours. xPULSE enables seamless payments between Bank Frick clients, removing…
2nd December 2025, London / Liechtenstein – Zodia Markets has partnered with Bank Frick, joining their fiat payment network, xPULSE. The partnership allows Zodia Markets to offer near-instant fiat settlement in major currencies to any other participant within the xPULSE ecosystem and outside traditional banking hours.
xPULSE enables seamless payments between Bank Frick clients, removing the delays typically associated with cross-border fiat transactions, banking cut-off times and manual processing. By eliminating these frictions, the network supports real-time movement of fiat between institutions, enabling faster trades, improved capital efficiency and more agile treasury management.
As part of the partnership, Zodia Markets, a firm backed from inception by Standard Chartered, will provide enhanced access to cross-border liquidity and settlement capabilities to Bank Frick clients. Enabling more efficient movement of capital across multiple fiat currencies, regardless of business day constraints or time zone.
Mark Richardson, Chief Commercial Officer for Zodia Markets comments, “Being part of the xPULSE network enables us to deliver a step change in settlement speed and client experience, without compromising on the standards and principles institutional clients expect.
Any institution on the network can now access faster settlement through Zodia Markets and unlock wholesale FX execution at scale.”
The announcement marks a new chapter for xPULSE, which has over 600 network participants all seeking speed, flexibility and interoperability across fiat and digital asset markets.
Mirko Pfiffner, Solutions Manager Blockchain Banking Solutions, Bank Frick comments, “Our partnership with Zodia Markets represents another important step in our mission to build a strong and trusted digital asset ecosystem. Zodia’s institutional strength and reputation are a perfect match for our xPULSE network. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to driving innovation and connectivity in the digital finance landscape.”
Zodia Markets’ integration into the xPULSE network is the latest in a series of strategic partnerships focused on accelerating institutional adoption and transforming the way capital moves across financial systems.
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