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Citi processes live Swift blockchain transactions with OCBC and FAB
Citi processes live Swift blockchain transactions with OCBC and FAB
Citi expects to conduct similar transactions with DBS and UOB later in September.
Japan banks turn to stablecoins to retain deposits
Megabanks plan joint digital-currency transactions by March 2027.
Is China building an alternative monetary system for the RMB?
China is skipping the dollar playbook in its push to make the renminbi an international currency.
Citi to bank foreign firms investing in Thailand
Citi said it will facilitate cross-border transactions through trade finance, FX, and treasury.
Asia’s cash cycle hits world-high 70 days amidst slower customer payments
Regional measure increased by 1.2 days in 2025 as receipts delayed outgoing payments.
Asia-Pacific drives 34.8% of global ATM revenue
China and India continue expanding branch light banking to sustain cash access.
Chinese SMEs expand into ASEAN through digital-first model
Consumer goods, digital solutions, and logistics are driving outbound expansion.
Asian firms need to get ready for digital assets and currencies
Whether it’s for retail or corporate customers, what banks can offer is not simply execution but preparation.
SMBC launches transaction banking brand SMBC Connect
The Japanese megabank is revamping its TB and especially its cash management services.
From teller to group cash head: Tesy Mathew charts DBS’s cash evolution
Treasurers need better cash visibility as payments accelerate.
HSBC sees Hong Kong driving global RMB adoption
Vina Cheung expects RMB to rise to the third most-used global payment currency.
Stablecoin payment volumes double to $390b as Asia claims 60% share
Majority of activity is in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan, according to McKinsey and Artemis Analytics.
Crédit Agricole CIB names Yang Zhang as head of cash and trade sales for APAC FIs
She will oversee business development and origination of cash management.
UnionBank rolls out payroll account opening solution
Employees can open accounts by scanning a QR code.
What do corporate treasuries need from banks today?
The majority want a simple, real-time dashboard but may not have the budget or skills.
Ant International to use UBS’ blockchain platform for global treasury operations
The two companies will also explore joint innovations in tokenised deposits.
Banks see sharp drop in cheque use ahead of 2027 phaseout
More people are using e-payment solutions such as PayNow and FAST.
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