Banking Technology
BPI digital platforms unavailable on 4 October 2025
BPI digital platforms unavailable on 4 October 2025
System integration will take place from 8AM to 6PM.
AI and tokenisation disrupt finance as risks rise
KPMG urges firms to modernise compliance and culture for digital transformation.
Westpac launches SafeBlock in online banking platform and app
Scam losses have reportedly fallen 19% in 2025 so far.
How vocal analysis can help deliver more personalized services
Banks and insurers may be able to use intent behind the voice to determine if they can make a sale or not.
How banks boost risk controls as tokenisation, AI reshape capital markets
Real-time handling and monitoring is the way to go.
How Citi Wealth uses AI for insights to support, not replace advisors
Research shows that 70% of wealth managers believe AI enhances.
Why banks see AI as a shift from product selling to service
There has been a notable 80% reduction in contact centre handling times.
SCB Easy App unavailable on 5 October 2025
The app is being upgraded during the period, SCB said.
Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push
The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
Bank of Commerce PH upgrades system of 140 branches and ATMs
The Philippine bank teamed up with InfoSys and IBM to roll out the upgrade.
ANZ’s CRO Kevin Corbally to step down
He will serve as the Managing Director of Capital Management of the bank’s Institutional Division.
Japan's first stablecoin unlikely to affect gov't bond demand
But it might lead to a boost in annual JGBs by around $1.88b.
APAC faces rising cyber threats as AI fuels fraud
Experts warn APAC banks must balance compliance with innovation.
Ant Int’l and e-wallets launch partnership for enhanced protection
Ant International, alongside e-wallets and payment firms in Asia, have launched the Digital Wallet Guardian Partnership with the goal of strengthening...
ANZ to lay off 3,500 staff, reduce services contractors engagement
It expects a restructuring charge of $560m before tax in H2 2025.
SCB EASY app adjusts maximum daily transaction limit
Transactions included are transfers to other SCB accounts, accounts to other banks, etc.
Ant International’s Antom launches agentic payment solution
Antom can specifically connect AI agents to APMs using Antom EasySafePay.
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