Banking Technology

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 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.