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Why AI governance is a key priority for financial institutions
Why AI governance is a key priority for financial institutions
MAS recently released its guidelines on AI risk management.
Finance leaders flag governance risks with fast growing fintech systems
Finance leaders discuss macroeconomics, AI, new forms of money, policy sustainability, and more.
Paytm tests AI-powered POS device for merchant performance insights
Merchants in India tested the tool, often using it for real-time translation.
Western Union and TenPay Global launch co-branded store in Singapore
The two are partnering to bring an omni-channel remittance experience.
MAS, Bundesbank agree to deepen cooperation on tokenised payments
It aims to create new settlement solutions that reduce the costs and processing times of cross-border payments.
Central banks trial real-time cross-border FX settlement system
A key focus is enabling atomic settlement for Payment versus Payment (PvP) FX trades.
Fintech leaders urge unified standards as digital payments stay fragmented
Developers face incompatible payment systems across providers.
How big finance players bolster defences with AI as scams surge
Despite tech advancements, human behaviour remains the dominant vulnerability.
Why banks leverage AI to bridge legacy systems with modern payment rails
These can unlock legacy data and facilitate real-time payments.
‘Trust’ will anchor AI-driven global trade networks—financial experts
However, building trust continues to be a constant challenge for the industry.
Global regulators push for cross-border coordination in digital assets
Trust remains central to digital finance innovation.
Singapore to trial tokenised MAS Bills using central bank digital currency
The move follows the first live interbank settlement using wholesale digital currency.
DBS, Ant International deepen ties to enhance cross-border payments
DBS PayLah! users will soon be able to make payments at Alipay+ merchants.
Ant International's Antom unveils app to link POS, banking and lending for MSMEs
The app will first launch in Singapore.
Visa Inc. launches pilot to send payouts to stablecoin wallets
The system aims to speed up global payments and provide quicker access to funds.
From apps to ambient: banks urged to embrace 'invisible finance'
Industry players are integrating services into everyday devices and platforms.
DBS chief calls for human-centric approach to AI
It integrates AI across its operations whilst keeping the bank human-centric and trusted.
Commentary
Asia’s 20% advantage: The simplification strategy rewriting banking from Singapore to Shanghai
Perth is emerging as an unlikely testbed for the future of global finance