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Vietnam’s debit card payments to reach $65.6b in 2028
Vietnam’s debit card payments to reach $65.6b in 2028
Debit card use is dominant, but still limited to cash withdrawals.
Maybank Singapore unveils second lifestyle banking space
It features a biophilic design and has a Joe & Dough cafe at the entrance.
Citi unveils real-time 24/7 liquidity mgmt solution in Thailand
With 7-Day Sweeps, cash concentration capabilities are extended to non-business days.
HSBC Singapore offers zero-fee international transfers to over 60 currencies
Amongst markets covered are Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, and the UAE.
Why Singapore banks are a ‘safe haven’ from US market volatility
UOB, OCBC, and DBS have low earnings downside risk and offer attractive dividends.
Patents for 3D secure transactions nearly double in 2023
Payment entities are looking to strengthen their security to combat online threats.
MUFG employee steals up to $12.9m from safe deposit boxes
At least 60 safe deposit box lessors are affected, the bank said in a statement.
Visa inks MOU with Thames International, PH city for MSME digital payments push
Baguio City has 19,874 micro enterprises.
Hong Kong’s ZA Bank offers crypto trading services to retail users
Global crypto market capitalization has surged 90% to over US$2.3t.
Islamic finance needs to expand pool of skilled professionals: CIIF
CIIF signed three MOUs to develop the talent pipeline of the Islamic finance industry.
How virtual cards can benefit wholesale and retail trade, healthcare
These cards can help businesses better manage their margins.
Authorised payment scams rise as a major fraud trend
E-commerce, phishing, job scams dominate reported fraud cases.
Private fund tokens may be the future of investing
Kinexys seeks to keep a token’s sensitive financial information from prying eyes.
India’s ecommerce payments to hit $147.3b in 2024
E-commerce market value will reach $292.3b by 2028, says GlobalData.
Few banks capture tech spending benefits: report
Global tech spending on banking hit $650b in 2023, but few benefitted.
AusPayNet welcomes Aussie gov’t retirement of cheques by 2029
Cheques will cease being accepted by financial institutions by 2029
India, Maldives ink deal to promote local currencies for cross-border trade
Both countries aim to reduce costs and expedite settlement times for transactions.
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