Aqua Global Adds StoneX FX Network to Aquila
The direct API integration gives banks on the Aquila platform access to foreign exchange services across more than 140 currencies.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Financial Services
London-based financial technology provider Aqua Global has integrated StoneX Group's payment and foreign exchange network into its Aquila platform through a direct API connection. Banks using the platform can now embed FX services directly into customer-facing workflows through a single connection.
Why it matters
Financial institutions are seeking to expand international payment capabilities without the cost and complexity of building their own infrastructure. The partnership is aimed at simplifying payment workflows and improving execution efficiency for those institutions.
The integration provides access to more than 140 currencies through a single connection, drawing on a StoneX network that serves over 80,000 commercial, institutional and payments clients and more than 260,000 retail accounts. Financial terms and adoption figures for the integration were not disclosed.
The players
Aqua Global
A London-based financial technology provider that has developed financial messaging software for more than 43 years and whose technology is used by banks in over 23 countries.
StoneX Group
A New York-headquartered Fortune 50 financial services company with more than 5,400 employees and more than 80 offices across six continents.
The details
Aqua Global, which has developed financial messaging software for more than 43 years, connected StoneX's payment and FX network to its Aquila platform through a direct API link. The connection lets banks embed foreign exchange services into their own customer workflows without building separate international payment infrastructure.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: Partnership between Aqua Global and StoneX announced.
Market Landscape
The partnership reflects a broader push among fintech providers to bundle foreign exchange access into existing bank software rather than leaving it to separate providers. It positions Aqua Global and StoneX to compete for institutional business as banks look to extend international payment reach.
Banks adopting the Aquila integration could offer their customers foreign exchange services within existing digital workflows, which may affect the fees and speed of international payments. Customers should check their own bank for whether and when these services become available.
The takeaway
Fintech platforms are increasingly embedding cross-border payment tools directly into bank software, so customers may see foreign exchange options appear inside everyday banking apps. Watching which banks adopt such integrations can show how quickly this capability reaches retail users.
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