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Philippines’ population size fuels digital banking interest
Philippines’ population size fuels digital banking interest
Digital banks are driving financial inclusion in the Philippines.
Fragmented payments system holds back Southeast Asian SMEs
KPay’s unified platform addresses SMEs’ time-intensive payment challenges.
Vietnam digital bank Cake debuts cloud connect CMS with Visa
It is the first bank to implement Visa Cloud Connect on Google Cloud Infrastructure.
PayPay and Alipay+ expands partnership to extend e-wallet payment options across Japan
Alipay+ will connect to over 3 million local merchants in the global payment ecosystem.
OCBC launches near-instant P2P transfers to WeChat Pay and Alipay
It also aims to expand the service in Indonesia and the Philippines by 2026.
MAS’ Chia Der Jiun touts potential of asset tokenisation, quantum
Security is already a concern when considering the potential of quantum.
Cross-border payments grow with tech and regulatory support
E-commerce, real-time networks, and digital standards drive payment volume expansion
Visa launches new products to boost flexibility, security in APAC
It also partnered with QR payment providers across the region for cross-border payments.Visa has introduced several new products and services aimed at...
Digital wallets evolve to super-apps post-pandemic
Rising demand for super-apps boosts digital wallet growth in Asia
China’s mobile wallet growth driven by infrastructure, innovation
Digital giants fuel China’s high mobile wallet adoption rate.
Mastercard Pay Local links cards to APAC wallets
It allows consumers to use their Mastercard cards at over 35 million merchants.
90% of cross-border payments reach banks within an hour
But transparency remains a challenge for cross-border payment systems.
CredAble digitises financing to boost global trade efficiency
The firm addresses fragmented working capital financing.
Citi, Fidelity demonstrate real-time settlement of MMF and digital FX
It might enable faster, seamless management of treasury positions.
Mobile Wallets are Southeast Asia’s Pathway to Financial Inclusion
As Southeast Asia’s economies are becoming increasingly interconnected, there are plenty of opportunities for global firms to make cross-border...
IATA to offer digital currencies in its financial settlement systems
It will being offering the digital renminbi in the China Billing and Settlement Plan.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Ayala sells part of GCash stake; Some FIs halt trading with Nomura
And Jamie Dimon blasts several US regulatory initiatives.
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