LONDON, UK, November 5 – Aqua Global, the software provider behind the Aquila financial messaging and transaction automation platform, has today announced new cross-border payment and foreign exchange capabilities through a strategic partnership with StoneX Group Inc. (“StoneX”; NASDAQ: SNEX).
The partnership combines Aqua Global’s intelligent automation technology with StoneX’s global payments and FX infrastructure, enabling financial institutions to access more than 140 currencies through a seamless, plug-and-play solution. Aquila platform users can connect to StoneX’s FX liquidity and payment network through a direct API integration, expanding access to global markets and simplifying cross-border transactions.
As financial institutions continue to expand their international reach, demand is growing for scalable and efficient payment solutions that reduce operational complexity. By combining automation with institutional-grade market infrastructure, Aqua Global and StoneX are helping clients streamline payment workflows, improve execution efficiency and support growth into new markets.
Cian Fernando, CEO of Aqua Global, commented:
“This partnership reflects our commitment to delivering seamless, end-to-end FX and payments solutions for global financial institutions.
“We’re proud to join forces with StoneX, which brings extensive global market access and deep foreign exchange expertise, making them an ideal partner as we continue to simplify cross-border payments and help clients operate more efficiently.”
Thiago Vieira, Global Head of StoneX Payments, added:
“This partnership reflects our commitment to meeting banks where they are – not just in terms of market access, but in how easily they can plug into our infrastructure.
“By working with Aqua Global, we’re enabling their existing institutions to access StoneX’s global payments and FX capabilities faster, with minimal integration lift, unlocking efficiency and reach in over 180 markets.”
Clients interested in learning more about the partnership and its capabilities can contact Aqua Global via its contact page at https://www.aquaglobal.co.uk/contact-us.
About the Aqua Global and StoneX Partnership
This partnership delivers a focused set of benefits for clients:
- One Seamless Integration
Connect to 140+ currencies via a single platform with minimal onboarding. - Accelerated Global Expansion
Enable customers to transact worldwide with confidence, speed, and transparency. - Embed Value-Added Services
Integrate FX capabilities directly into client-facing workflows. - Future-Proof Operations
Align with global standards and strengthen compliance infrastructure.
About StoneX
StoneX Group Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates a global financial services network that connects companies, organisations, traders, and investors to the global market ecosystem through a unique blend of digital platforms, end-to-end clearing and execution services, high-touch service, and deep expertise. The company strives to be its clients’ trusted partner, providing its network, products, and services to help them pursue business opportunities, manage market risks, make informed investment decisions, and improve their business performance.
A Fortune 50 company headquartered in New York City and listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ: SNEX), StoneX Group Inc. and its more than 5,400+ employees serve over 80,000+ commercial, institutional, and payments clients, as well as more than 260,000 retail accounts, across more than 80 offices on six continents. Further information is available at https://www.stonex.com/en/payments/
About Aqua Global
For over 43 years, Aqua Global has been delivering a powerful suite of financial messaging and transaction automation solutions built for payments, treasury and securities processing. Trusted by leading banks in more than 23 countries, our Aquila orchestration and integration framework provides unmatched performance, control and scalability.
The modular suite covers payments, securities processing, reconciliations, matching and reporting, helping financial institutions simplify complexity, reduce operational risk and accelerate change. Designed for the banks of today, with tomorrow in mind, Aqua Global enables confident transformation across the entire transaction lifecycle. Further information is available at https://www.aquaglobal.co.uk
