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This week in finance: TenPay Global CEO on interoperable payments; tap-to-pay service roll-outs
This week in finance: TenPay Global CEO on interoperable payments; tap-to-pay service roll-outs
OCBC and Vietnam separately strengthen their QR payment ties with China.
7 hours ago
Dah Sing Bank extends US stock trading service to nearly 24 hours
Dah Sing Bank extends US stock trading service to nearly 24 hours
It also modified its brokerage fee rate to US$0.015 per share.
8 hours ago
Citi names Minh Ngo as Citi Country Officer & Banking Head in Vietnam
Citi names Minh Ngo as Citi Country Officer & Banking Head in Vietnam
She is the first Vietnamese national to assume the CCO role in 32 years.
13 hours ago
Philippine bank lending up 10.3% in October
Philippine bank lending up 10.3% in October
But loans to non-citizens saw a faster rate of decline during the month.
13 hours ago
Hong Kong’s credit card market cools as jobless rate hits three-year high
Hong Kong’s credit card market cools as jobless rate hits three-year high
Gen Z demand also saw a decline during the quarter.
13 hours ago
Australia proposes remaking legislative instruments for technical relief
Australia proposes remaking legislative instruments for technical relief
One paragraph in ASIC Instrument 2016/200 is being repealed.
1 day ago
ASIC proposes reviewing relief instruments for financial services licensees
ASIC proposes reviewing relief instruments for financial services licensees
The two instruments will lapse in 2026.
1 day ago
Taiwan inks MOU with India’s IFSCA for bilateral supervisory cooperation
Taiwan inks MOU with India’s IFSCA for bilateral supervisory cooperation
CTBC Bank and Taipei Fubon are seeking to set up branches in GIFT City.
1 day ago
HSBC names Brendan Nelson as group chair
HSBC names Brendan Nelson as group chair
He will remain chairman of the group audit committee until February 2026.
1 day ago
India’s Bitget Wallet integrates Tether marketplace in its platform
India’s Bitget Wallet integrates Tether marketplace in its platform
It promises competitive rates.
2 days ago
UnionPay and NAPAS launch China-Vietnam cross-border QR pilot
UnionPay and NAPAS launch China-Vietnam cross-border QR pilot
About 30,000 Vietnam merchants are set for QR payments by 2025.
2 days ago
Macau Pass and Alipay roll out tap-to-pay using mobile phones
Macau Pass and Alipay roll out tap-to-pay using mobile phones
Users will no longer need to scan a QR code, just tap their unlocked device in a terminal.
2 days ago
What makes Malaysia and India more creditor friendly than the Philippines?
What makes Malaysia and India more creditor friendly than the Philippines?
The Philippines is ‘unpredictable’ in enforcement of laws and resolution time.
2 days ago
Thousands of Aussie financial advisers fall short of 2026 rules
Thousands of Aussie financial advisers fall short of 2026 rules
Over 2,300 advisers or providers risk losing authorisation on 1 January 2026.
2 days ago
AI authenticity risks undermine digital banking
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AI authenticity risks undermine digital banking
Banks warned to secure data integrity amid rapid AI adoption.
3 days ago
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Tencent’s TenPay Global opens WeChat mini programs to overseas wallets
Visitors from other countries may now use their homegrown wallets inside Mainland China.
19 hours ago
DANA Indonesia launches verified digital wallet for teens
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The move targets a group often overlooked in policy and product design.
5 days ago
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CIMB's new card gives 114-day interest-free drawdowns to small businesses
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It offers 114 days interest-free period for working capital loans.
Banking Technology
Why SMBC launched an agentic AI startup in Singapore
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Account opening may drop to two days and loan processing to five.
Cards & Payments
DANA eyes wider ASEAN reach with cross-border payment push
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It is broadening merchant acceptance both online and at physical points of sale.
Cards & Payments
Banks see sharp drop in cheque use ahead of 2027 phaseout
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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.
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Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2025 Winner: Bhagavi Sridharan of Aditya Birla Capital Digital
Bhagavi Sridharan explains how the ABCD app offers a seamless, unified experience across diverse financial products.
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Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2025 Winner: Bhagavi Sridharan of Aditya Birla Capital Digital
Bhagavi Sridharan explains how the ABCD app offers a seamless, unified experience across diverse financial products.
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