中新社北京9月16日电 (记者夏宾)中国央行副行长陆磊16日在北京出席第十四届中国支付清算论坛并讲 话称，中国央行将指导产业各方继续推进跨境支付互联互通，进一步畅通连通全球的资金网络和渠道， 推动构建更加开放安全高效的境内二维码支付网络，通过行业自律和市场化手段促进形成多元发展、良 性竞争的市场环境。 陆磊称，全球科技创新加快迭代。支付产业要加快推动科技创新，全面提升支付数字化水平，以技术创 新巩固领先优势。同时，要统筹安全与发展，牢牢守住安全底线。产业各方应坚持守正创新，让创新在 合规的轨道上推进，以发展的成果夯实安全的基础，形成支付产业高质量发展的坚实底色。(完) （文章来源：中国新闻网） 陆磊表示，近年来，经过产业各方不懈努力，支付服务实体经济质效进一步提升，行业治理持续深入， 金融基础设施支撑有力，高水平开放不断推进，现代支付体系建设取得新成效。 他指出，推动支付互联互通是实现支付产业高质量发展的必要途径。继今年6月内地与香港快速支付系 统实现互联互通后，7月底，跨境二维码统一网关上线试运行。统一网关坚持公共性、包容性、普惠性 原则，支持符合条件的市场机构接入开展跨境二维码支付业务。 ...

陆磊表示，近年来，经过产业各方不懈努力，支付服务实体经济质效进一步提升，行业治理持续深入， 金融基础设施支撑有力，高水平开放不断推进，现代支付体系建设取得新成效。推动支付互联互通是实 现支付产业高质量发展的必要途径。继今年6月内地与香港快速支付系统实现互联互通后，7月底，跨境 二维码统一网关上线试运行。统一网关坚持公共性、包容性、普惠性原则，支持符合条件的市场机构接 入开展跨境二维码支付业务。人民银行将指导产业各方继续推进跨境支付互联互通，进一步畅通连通全 球的资金网络和渠道，推动构建更加开放安全高效的境内二维码支付网络，通过行业自律和市场化手段 促进形成多元发展、良性竞争的市场环境。 新华财经北京9月16日电 2025年9月16日，中国人民银行党委委员、副行长陆磊出席第十四届中国支付 清算论坛并讲话。 陆磊指出，全球科技创新加快迭代。支付产业要加快推动科技创新，全面提升支付数字化水平，以技术 创新巩固领先优势。同时，要统筹安全与发展，牢牢守住安全底线。产业各方应坚持守正创新，让创新 在合规的轨道上推进，以发展的成果夯实安全的基础，形成支付产业高质量发展的坚实底色。 （文章来源：新华财经） ...

Financial Performance - The company reported a 16% increase in net revenues and a 12% increase in adjusted net income year-over-year on a non-GAAP currency neutral basis [6][33] - Operating expenses rose by 14%, with operating income increasing by 17% [34] - Net income and EPS increased by 12% and 14% respectively, with EPS at $4.15, including a $0.09 contribution from share repurchases [34] Business Line Performance - Payment Network net revenue grew by 13%, driven by domestic and cross-border transaction growth [38] - Value-added services and solutions net revenue increased by 22%, with acquisitions contributing approximately 4 percentage points to this growth [38] - Worldwide gross dollar volume (GDV) increased by 9%, with U.S. GDV up by 6% and international GDV up by 10% [35] Market Performance - Cross-border volume increased by 15% globally, reflecting growth in both travel and non-travel related spending [36] - Card present transactions grew significantly, with contactless transactions now representing 75% of all in-person switch purchase transactions [37] - The company continues to expand acceptance in various markets, including launching tap-to-pay in the Shanghai Metro [13] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company is focused on diversifying its business model and enhancing partnerships with leading merchants and fintechs [8][10] - New programs are being launched in various markets, including partnerships with American Airlines and Walmart [9][10] - The company is leveraging its data and product capabilities to differentiate its offerings and capture adjacent revenue opportunities [27][29] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains positive about growth outlook, citing healthy consumer spending supported by low unemployment and wage growth [7][45] - The company is tightening its full-year net revenue outlook to the high end of the previously shared range, expecting low teens growth on a currency neutral basis [47] - Ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties are acknowledged, but the company maintains a diversified business model to mitigate risks [46] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $2.3 billion worth of stock during the quarter, with an additional $1 billion planned [34] - The effective tax rate is expected to be in the 20% to 21% range for both Q3 and the full year [49] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of lapping portfolios on growth metrics - Management confirmed that the lapping impact from portfolios like Citizens and Wells Fargo has become more pronounced and will continue through Q3 and Q4 [55][56] Question: Differentiation in value-added services - The company highlighted its focus on cybersecurity and personalized engagement solutions as key differentiators in its value-added services [62][66] Question: Cross-border volume growth expectations - Management noted that cross-border volumes are well diversified and continue to grow, with travel volumes representing about 60% of total cross-border volumes [95] Question: Client incentives and rebates - Management indicated that rebates and incentives as a percentage of payment network assessments are expected to increase in Q3, driven by a competitive market [101] Question: Update on Recorded Future performance - Management expressed excitement about the integration of Recorded Future, emphasizing its potential in threat intelligence and cybersecurity solutions [84][87] Question: Market share in regions with strong local players - The company is focused on differentiating its product set and building partnerships in markets like Brazil to capture cash transition opportunities [114]