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Welcome Bank (Rural Bank) unveil e-signature and e-KYC services in loan apps
Welcome Bank (Rural Bank) unveil e-signature and e-KYC services in loan apps
It eliminates the need for scheduled video calls or a hybrid application process.
6 hours ago
Alipay’s AI Pay surpasses 100 million users
Alipay’s AI Pay surpasses 100 million users
Consumers pay via voice command, eliminating the need to switch between pages.
7 hours ago
Krungsri, Thai stock exchange push SETCarbon platform for SMEs’ green transition
Krungsri, Thai stock exchange push SETCarbon platform for SMEs’ green transition
The platform is now used by 380 organisation, with 85% being listed companies.
7 hours ago
National Australia Bank’s net profit up 11% to $1.56b in Q1 FY2026
National Australia Bank’s net profit up 11% to $1.56b in Q1 FY2026
Revenue rose 6% on higher markets & treasury income.
7 hours ago
Citi launches Korea desk in Chicago to back Korean firms’ US expansion
Citi launches Korea desk in Chicago to back Korean firms’ US expansion
Citi Korea opened its first Korea desk in New York in 1993.
8 hours ago
Mastercard partners to launch cyber shield for SMEs and public sector
Mastercard partners to launch cyber shield for SMEs and public sector
Partnership merges Recorded Future with WAF to guard against Shadow IT threats.
3 days ago
DBS and TenPay Global launches zero-fee transfers to Weixin Pay wallets
DBS and TenPay Global launches zero-fee transfers to Weixin Pay wallets
The bank connects customers to mainland China wallets.
3 days ago
Standard Chartered launches ESG-linked cash account
Standard Chartered launches ESG-linked cash account
Enhanced interest rates apply when sustainability targets are met.
3 days ago
Krungsri names Chayathip Phanmanee as head of Krungsri Auto Group
Krungsri names Chayathip Phanmanee as head of Krungsri Auto Group
Phanmanee implemented debt restructuring policies during the COVID-19 period.
4 days ago
Metrobank’s net income hit $856.71m in 2025 trade and loan growth
Metrobank’s net income hit $856.71m in 2025 trade and loan growth
Net interest income rose 9.2% during the year.
4 days ago
EastWest Bank profit climbs 21% to $156.4m in 2025
EastWest Bank profit climbs 21% to $156.4m in 2025
Revenue was up 20% with stronger operating leverage.
4 days ago
OCBC new investors triple as bank braces for 2026 gold, silver uptick
OCBC new investors triple as bank braces for 2026 gold, silver uptick
The bank sees sustained growth on the back of industrial use and recent price rallies.
4 days ago
SMFG’s CET1 ratio climb to 12.75% on higher capital
SMFG’s CET1 ratio climb to 12.75% on higher capital
The Japanese megabank earlier reported a profit of $8.99b for the 9M period.
5 days ago
Taiwan revolving credit rises to $3.78b in Dec 2025
Taiwan revolving credit rises to $3.78b in Dec 2025
Monthly retail sales surged to NT$453.7b, from $396.7b a month earlier.
5 days ago
Japan Post Bank profit surges 22.4% to $2.46b in Q3 FY2026/3
Japan Post Bank profit surges 22.4% to $2.46b in Q3 FY2026/3
Dividend is forecasted to be JPY70 for FY2026/3.
5 days ago
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How will agentic AI change online payments?
It’s unclear who’s liable if it over‑orders or pays the wrong merchant.
How can Asia-Pacific fintechs survive this year’s funding slowdown?
Hong Kong could emerge as a bright spot.
How can Indian lenders balance loan growth and risk?
Reforms could help improve efficiency, especially of state banks.
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Philippine rural banks face merger pressure with tighter capital rules
Many lenders in the countryside have little capital buffer.
16 hours ago
Cards & Payments
How digital payments are forcing QSRs to rebuild checkout and staffing
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They're redesigning counters and drive-thrus for QR codes and e-wallets.
BNI speeds approvals as centralised trade platform takes hold
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Processing is now completed in less than 24 hours.
Cards & Payments
Mastercard pushes tokenisation as payments go passive
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Transactions fade into the background when there’s trust.
Branch Banking
Crédit Agricole unifies CIB and wealth arms in 43,400 sqft hub
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An internal staircase now connects the corporate and wealth management teams across two levels.
Cards & Payments
XTransfer targets $20t market with Alipay-style instant transfers
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Buyers and sellers can complete transfers 24/7 in as fast as 15 minutes.
Cards & Payments
Visa urges banks to bridge data gap as payment choice surges
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One bank doubled its cards in force and grew payment volumes by over 20%.
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