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Five takeaways from day 1 of the Singapore Fintech Festival
Tokenisation emerges as a key driver of future digital money systems.
1 day 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.
45 minutes 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.
45 minutes ago
Tokenisation, cyber threats top agenda at Singapore FinTech Festival Day 2
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.
2 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.
14 hours 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.
14 hours 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.
14 hours ago
‘Trust’ will anchor AI-driven global trade networks—financial experts
‘Trust’ will anchor AI-driven global trade networks—financial experts
However, building trust continues to be a constant challenge for the industry.
15 hours ago
Global regulators push for cross-border coordination in digital assets
Global regulators push for cross-border coordination in digital assets
Trust remains central to digital finance innovation.
16 hours ago
Singapore to trial tokenised MAS Bills using central bank digital currency
Singapore to trial tokenised MAS Bills using central bank digital currency
The move follows the first live interbank settlement using wholesale digital currency.
18 hours ago
Financial leaders reject ‘Global South’ label over tech boom reality
Financial leaders reject ‘Global South’ label over tech boom reality
Financial distress is not an emerging market-only problem.
19 hours ago
Mastercard, Thunes expand stablecoin wallet payouts worldwide
Mastercard, Thunes expand stablecoin wallet payouts worldwide
Mastercard Move currently supports over 200 markets and 150 currencies.
19 hours ago
DBS, Ant International deepen ties to enhance cross-border payments
DBS, Ant International deepen ties to enhance cross-border payments
DBS PayLah! users will soon be able to make payments at Alipay+ merchants.
19 hours ago
Ant International's Antom unveils app to link POS, banking and lending for MSMEs
Ant International's Antom unveils app to link POS, banking and lending for MSMEs
The app will first launch in Singapore.
19 hours ago
Visa Inc. launches pilot to send payouts to stablecoin wallets
Visa Inc. launches pilot to send payouts to stablecoin wallets
The system aims to speed up global payments and provide quicker access to funds.
19 hours ago
From apps to ambient: banks urged to embrace 'invisible finance'
From apps to ambient: banks urged to embrace 'invisible finance'
Industry players are integrating services into everyday devices and platforms.
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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Experts explored how hybrid multi-cloud strategies and interconnected data centres are shaping the future of banking in the region.
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Experts explored how hybrid multi-cloud strategies and interconnected data centres are shaping the future of banking in the region.
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Fighting fraud in the digital banking age
Asian banking’s next frontier: Beyond growth, embracing precision
Rethinking cybersecurity: How APAC banks can safeguard against AI-powered threats
Why Singapore’s fast payments need faster protections