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DeCard by DCS, Coin 98 launch crypto card
DeCard by DCS, Coin 98 launch crypto card
It enables digital asset spending anywhere Visa is accepted.
15 hours ago
Hang Seng revamps branches, opens wealth centre at Kowloon main branch
Hang Seng revamps branches, opens wealth centre at Kowloon main branch
The bank will open a wealth centre at Harbour City before the year ends.
15 hours ago
Japan Post Bank’s net income up 7.8% to $1.55b in H1 FY2026/3
Japan Post Bank’s net income up 7.8% to $1.55b in H1 FY2026/3
It has not revised its net income forecasts for the year.
1 day ago
MUFG now Sakana AI’s largest Japanese investor
MUFG now Sakana AI’s largest Japanese investor
Its projects include an AI capable of rewriting its own code for self-improvement.
1 day ago
GCash PocketPay enables NFC devices to become payment portals
GCash PocketPay enables NFC devices to become payment portals
Any android device with NFC can accept contactless Visa and Mastercard payments.
1 day ago
8 in 10 Southeast Asians to use fintech services in the next 12 months
8 in 10 Southeast Asians to use fintech services in the next 12 months
About 60% of respondents have used two or more fintech services.
1 day ago
AMINA HK can now offer crypto spot trading, asset safeguarding
AMINA HK can now offer crypto spot trading, asset safeguarding
Its services include 24/7 crypto spot trading, and crypto deposits and withdrawals.
1 day ago
TenPay Global unveils new e-wallet partners, expanded checkout service
TenPay Global unveils new e-wallet partners, expanded checkout service
Merchants in Singapore can directly accept payments from Chinese travellers.
1 day ago
VPBank names Felix Brill as head of international locations
VPBank names Felix Brill as head of international locations
Brill will be responsible for the client business in Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Singapore.
1 day ago
Alipay+ GlassPay verifies user identity with iris authentication feature
Alipay+ GlassPay verifies user identity with iris authentication feature
The glasses-embedded payment can counter fraud attempts in photos, videos, or masks.
2 days ago
Australia’s Ubank surpasses 1 million customers
Australia’s Ubank surpasses 1 million customers
It has named social media, particularly Tiktok, as an acquisition channel.
2 days ago
Indonesian banks, VinFast ink MOU to make EV ownership more accessible
Indonesian banks, VinFast ink MOU to make EV ownership more accessible
They will develop attractive loan programs and develop faster credit approval processes.
2 days ago
Westpac to pilot new community banking service
Westpac to pilot new community banking service
The bank will invest over A$65m to modernize its regional network.
2 days ago
Business loans in Thailand set to expand in Q4: survey
Business loans in Thailand set to expand in Q4: survey
Lenders are expected to be more cautious of small SME borrowers, however.
2 days ago
DBS, UnionPay unveil cashback and fee waivers for platinum debit cardholders
DBS, UnionPay unveil cashback and fee waivers for platinum debit cardholders
It aims to support growing economic exchanges between Singapore and China.
2 days 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.
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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.
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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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