APAC
Banks’ outlooks steady despite geopolitical risks and possible tariff shocks
Banks’ outlooks steady despite geopolitical risks and possible tariff shocks
These lenders have “satisfactorily contended” with stressful conditions over the past five years.
12 hours 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.
1 day ago
Payment leaders push for interoperability to solve SME cash flow
Bridging the gap requires a regulatory framework to achieve finality in payments.
4 days ago
TNG eWallet, easypasia enhance customer service with Alipay+ genAI platform
They will offer tailored product recommendations and timely reminders.
4 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.
4 days ago
Maybank inks cross-border payments MOU with XTransfer
Collaboration expands FX and Islamic payment reach across ASEAN markets
5 days ago
MAS issues draft AI risk guidelines for all financial institutions
Guidelines cover governance, lifecycle controls and proportional AI safeguards
5 days ago
MAS completes live trial of interbank lending using wholesale CBDC
SGD Testnet enables financial institutions to settle tokenised financial assets using wholesale CBDC.
5 days ago
Visa expands Intelligent Commerce framework across Asia Pacific
The trusted Agent Protocol enhances verification for AI-led transactions.
5 days ago
Visa expands scan to pay QR network across APAC
Unified wallet integration under Visa Pay enhances regional acceptance
5 days ago
Nium joins Visa stablecoin settlement pilot to enhance cross-border payments
The partnership enables USDC-based blockchain settlements for enterprise clients.
5 days ago
ASEAN fintech funding hits nine-year low as larger deals dominate
Singapore captures 87% of total, led by late-stage firms
5 days ago
Philippine cybercrime cases triple as fintechs deploy AI to curb money mulling
Losses hit US$3.35m as regulators tighten controls.
5 days ago
Financial leaders reject ‘Global South’ label over tech boom reality
Financial distress is not an emerging market-only problem.
5 days ago
Mastercard, Thunes expand stablecoin wallet payouts worldwide
Mastercard Move currently supports over 200 markets and 150 currencies.
5 days ago
Five takeaways from day 1 of the Singapore Fintech Festival
Tokenisation emerges as a key driver of future digital money systems.
5 days ago
Why finance leaders push tokenisation as next phase of digital money
Tokenised deposits invert the model, allowing banks to deliver liquidity directly where required.
6 days ago
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