Banking Technology
How banks boost risk controls as tokenisation, AI reshape capital markets
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.
India’s HDFC Bank invests in quantum-safe cybersecurity firm QNu Labs
QNu Labs was founded in 2016 and incubated at ITT Madras Research Park.
MUFG Bank invests in LayerX
The two first entered into a business alliance in 2024.
Navigating liquidity challenges for VCs in Asia Pacific
Beyond legal restructuring, technology is beginning to play a larger role in addressing liquidity challenges.
NAB to require facial biometrics for new customers
Customers will be required to scan an identification document and face match.
Commentary
The future of Asian banking isn’t ‘AI-first’ – it’s ‘fearless-first’
Why APAC banks must rethink their approach to the cost reduction challenge
Thailand backs major conglomerates for digital banks but risks stifling innovation