APAC

Fubon Bank to sustain retail deposit growth and buffers

Fubon Bank to sustain retail deposit growth and buffers

The bank’s loan-to-deposit ratio has improved and is below the industry average.
7 hours ago

Banks’ outlooks steady despite geopolitical risks and possible tariff shocks

These lenders have “satisfactorily contended” with stressful conditions over the past five years.
2 days ago

Mizuho Bank speeds up ISO compliance, eases payment with Boomi

With the online portal, firms can input payment instructions using both legacy and ISO 20022 formats.
3 days ago

Payment leaders push for interoperability to solve SME cash flow

Bridging the gap requires a regulatory framework to achieve finality in payments.
6 days ago

TNG eWallet, easypasia enhance customer service with Alipay+ genAI platform

They will offer tailored product recommendations and timely reminders.
6 days ago

Tokenisation, cyber threats top agenda at Singapore FinTech Festival Day 2

MAS unveils pilot for tokenised MAS Bills as leaders warn of rising AI-enabled cyber risks.
6 days ago

Maybank inks cross-border payments MOU with XTransfer

Collaboration expands FX and Islamic payment reach across ASEAN markets

MAS issues draft AI risk guidelines for all financial institutions

Guidelines cover governance, lifecycle controls and proportional AI safeguards

MAS completes live trial of interbank lending using wholesale CBDC

SGD Testnet enables financial institutions to settle tokenised financial assets using wholesale CBDC.

Visa expands Intelligent Commerce framework across Asia Pacific

The trusted Agent Protocol enhances verification for AI-led transactions.

Visa expands scan to pay QR network across APAC

Unified wallet integration under Visa Pay enhances regional acceptance

Nium joins Visa stablecoin settlement pilot to enhance cross-border payments

The partnership enables USDC-based blockchain settlements for enterprise clients.

ASEAN fintech funding hits nine-year low as larger deals dominate

Singapore captures 87% of total, led by late-stage firms

Financial leaders reject ‘Global South’ label over tech boom reality

Financial distress is not an emerging market-only problem.

Mastercard, Thunes expand stablecoin wallet payouts worldwide

Mastercard Move currently supports over 200 markets and 150 currencies.

Five takeaways from day 1 of the Singapore Fintech Festival

Tokenisation emerges as a key driver of future digital money systems.