【环球财经】巴西即时支付系统Pix创单日交易纪录

Core Insights - The Brazilian Central Bank reported that the instant payment system Pix reached a record high of 290 million transactions and a total transaction value of 164.8 billion reais on September 5, marking its highest performance since its launch in November 2020 [1][1][1] - The Central Bank emphasized the significance of Pix as a public digital payment infrastructure for the Brazilian economy, enhancing financial accessibility for citizens and businesses [1][1][1] - In response to a U.S. investigation alleging unfair competition regarding Pix, the Brazilian government denied any discrimination and highlighted that Pix has improved competition and financial inclusivity, receiving positive evaluations from the IMF and OECD [1][1][1] Regulatory Developments - The Central Bank announced new measures to enhance the security of the financial system by setting a transaction limit of 15,000 reais for unauthorized payment institutions and technology service providers using Pix and TED [1][1][1] - This measure is expected to affect only about 0.03% of accounts, primarily targeting potential money laundering and criminal fund flows [1][1][1]