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Singapore vital in Southeast Asia’s digital economy: report
Singapore vital in Southeast Asia’s digital economy: report
The city-state led in digital payments last year as the region’s economy is projected to reach $1.299t by 2030.
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India’s FREEAI Framework sets new standards for ethical banking
Reserve Bank’s 26-point plan embeds trust and accountability at the core of financial AI innovation.
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Why banks must act fast on quantum threat
The financial cost of delay would be roughly 2.5% of the information technology budget.
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Why AI governance is a key priority for financial institutions
MAS recently released its guidelines on AI risk management.
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India’s digital public infrastructure gains traction in Global South
The model uses public digital rails to help governments deliver services at scale.
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Payment leaders push for interoperability to solve SME cash flow
Bridging the gap requires a regulatory framework to achieve finality in payments.
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Foreign institutions pursue market entry as Japan strengthens fintech rules
Reliability defines Japan’s fintech advantage in Asia
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Finance leaders flag governance risks with fast growing fintech systems
Finance leaders discuss macroeconomics, AI, new forms of money, policy sustainability, and more.
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Paytm tests AI-powered POS device for merchant performance insights
Merchants in India tested the tool, often using it for real-time translation.
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TNG eWallet, easypasia enhance customer service with Alipay+ genAI platform
They will offer tailored product recommendations and timely reminders.
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Western Union and TenPay Global launch co-branded store in Singapore
The two are partnering to bring an omni-channel remittance experience.
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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.
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Central banks trial real-time cross-border FX settlement system
A key focus is enabling atomic settlement for Payment versus Payment (PvP) FX trades.
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Fintech leaders urge unified standards as digital payments stay fragmented
Developers face incompatible payment systems across providers.
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How big finance players bolster defences with AI as scams surge
Despite tech advancements, human behaviour remains the dominant vulnerability.
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Why banks leverage AI to bridge legacy systems with modern payment rails
These can unlock legacy data and facilitate real-time payments.
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Maybank inks cross-border payments MOU with XTransfer
Collaboration expands FX and Islamic payment reach across ASEAN markets
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