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APAC banks hit by 92% of network attacks as fintech risk grows
APAC banks hit by 92% of network attacks as fintech risk grows
Real-time payments and mobile services have expanded the number of exposed endpoints.
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Green Link posts eightfold income growth on disciplined SME focus and AI investment
Green Link says digital banks fail by mimicking traditional models as agentic AI offers a way to serve SMEs at lower cost.
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Alipay debuts AI agent interface “Ah Bao” in China
Users only need to speak to Ah Bao, pick a service listed, and pay for it without switching apps or pages.
APAC receives $926b in cross-border C2C flows
The Middle East contributes $323b into the region in 2025.
AI exposes wealth advisers’ 70% admin drag
Deloitte says relationship work takes only about 30% of current schedules.
AI finance market races toward $92b in APAC by 2032
China, Japan, and India remain the largest markets in the region.
Why 52.9% of fintech firms back open banking growth
Respondents expect wider API ecosystems to emerge over the next 2 to 3 years.
Crypto careers now more attractive and riskier: finance execs
Improved market liquidity and more regulatory clarity will help mitigate career risks.
APAC businesses shun stablecoins as adoption trails US
Only over a fifth would consider stablecoins if built into platforms they already use.
Asia adds just 1 fintech unicorn in Q1 2026
Juspay raised $50m in January to hit a $1.2b valuation.
Japan fintech market to hit $33b with 13% CAGR
Artificial intelligence blockchain and machine learning are driving sector expansion.
Malaysia e-wallet ownership drops to 1.5 wallets per user
Less frequent usage rose with 24% paying through wallets every one to three months.
Syfe hits $10b AUM as investors expand from US-only focus
It achieved group-wide profitability in Q4 2025.
Asia fintech share stalls at 20%
The US accounted for 47% of global fintech deals in Q1 2026.
HitPay eyes bigger share of traveller payments via QR
Borderless QR lets tourists pay in home wallets with local settlement.
Asia fintech hits $1.7b as global investment slump deepens
Region closed 150 transactions placing third behind US and Europe.
Perth is emerging as an unlikely testbed for the future of global finance
Australia brings a sophisticated finance system, strong regulators, and high-quality education.
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