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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.
12 hours ago
Why banks must act fast on quantum threat
Why banks must act fast on quantum threat
The financial cost of delay would be roughly 2.5% of the information technology budget.
25 minutes ago
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.
44 minutes ago
India’s digital public infrastructure gains traction in Global South
India’s digital public infrastructure gains traction in Global South
The model uses public digital rails to help governments deliver services at scale.
1 hour ago
Payment leaders push for interoperability to solve SME cash flow
Payment leaders push for interoperability to solve SME cash flow
Bridging the gap requires a regulatory framework to achieve finality in payments.
1 hour ago
Foreign institutions pursue market entry as Japan strengthens fintech rules
Foreign institutions pursue market entry as Japan strengthens fintech rules
Reliability defines Japan’s fintech advantage in Asia
1 hour ago
Finance leaders flag governance risks with fast growing fintech systems
Finance leaders flag governance risks with fast growing fintech systems
Finance leaders discuss macroeconomics, AI, new forms of money, policy sustainability, and more.
3 hours ago
Paytm tests AI-powered POS device for merchant performance insights
Paytm tests AI-powered POS device for merchant performance insights
Merchants in India tested the tool, often using it for real-time translation.
5 hours ago
TNG eWallet, easypasia enhance customer service with Alipay+ genAI platform
TNG eWallet, easypasia enhance customer service with Alipay+ genAI platform
They will offer tailored product recommendations and timely reminders.
5 hours ago
Western Union and TenPay Global launch co-branded store in Singapore
Western Union and TenPay Global launch co-branded store in Singapore
The two are partnering to bring an omni-channel remittance experience.
7 hours ago
MAS, Bundesbank agree to deepen cooperation on tokenised payments
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.
11 hours ago
Central banks trial real-time cross-border FX settlement system
Central banks trial real-time cross-border FX settlement system
A key focus is enabling atomic settlement for Payment versus Payment (PvP) FX trades.
11 hours ago
Fintech leaders urge unified standards as digital payments stay fragmented
Fintech leaders urge unified standards as digital payments stay fragmented
Developers face incompatible payment systems across providers.
1 day ago
How big finance players bolster defences with AI as scams surge
How big finance players bolster defences with AI as scams surge
Despite tech advancements, human behaviour remains the dominant vulnerability.
1 day ago
Why banks leverage AI to bridge legacy systems with modern payment rails
Why banks leverage AI to bridge legacy systems with modern payment rails
These can unlock legacy data and facilitate real-time payments.
1 day ago
Maybank inks cross-border payments MOU with XTransfer
Maybank inks cross-border payments MOU with XTransfer
Collaboration expands FX and Islamic payment reach across ASEAN markets
1 day ago
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Banks see sharp drop in cheque use ahead of 2027 phaseout
More people are using e-payment solutions such as PayNow and FAST.
Lending & Credit
Philippine credit confidence stalls amidst fraud worries
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Borrowers view credit cards and personal loans as risky.
Wealth customers turn to private markets for higher returns
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US tech firms are helping drive interest, said digital wealth firm StashAway.
ZA Bank CEO sharpens focus on wealth, digital assets
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The digital lender plans to launch Hong Kong stock trading later this year.
Banking Technology
Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push
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The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
Lending & Credit
GXS Bank expands SME lending after Validus acquisition
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It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.
BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches
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Bilateral corridors create as many problems as they solve.
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Fighting fraud in the digital banking age
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Rethinking cybersecurity: How APAC banks can safeguard against AI-powered threats
Why Singapore’s fast payments need faster protections