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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.
DBS chief calls for human-centric approach to AI
DBS chief calls for human-centric approach to AI
It integrates AI across its operations whilst keeping the bank human-centric and trusted.
AI holds ‘tremendous potential’ for fraud detection, says Swift CEO
AI holds ‘tremendous potential’ for fraud detection, says Swift CEO
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to reshape fraud detection and financial crime prevention across the global financial system, according to Swift Chief Executive Officer Javier Pérez-Tasso.
Why finance leaders push tokenisation as next phase of digital money
Why finance leaders push tokenisation as next phase of digital money
Tokenised deposits invert the model, allowing banks to deliver liquidity directly where required.
Ant International uses AI to predict liquidity, FX needs
Ant International uses AI to predict liquidity, FX needs
Falcon TST now handles about 60% of the company’s global transactions.
SG, UK launch first-ever AI in finance collaboration
SG, UK launch first-ever AI in finance collaboration
It aims to enhance cross-border opportunities for financial institutions and AI firms.
The Philippines’ central bank calls for a 24/7 payment system
The Philippines’ central bank calls for a 24/7 payment system
A round-the-clock operation will enable real-time payment settlement and further economic activities.

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Cards & Payments 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
Borrowers view credit cards and personal loans as risky.
Wealth customers turn to private markets for higher returns
US tech firms are helping drive interest, said digital wealth firm StashAway.
ZA Bank CEO sharpens focus on wealth, digital assets
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
The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
Lending & Credit GXS Bank expands SME lending after Validus acquisition
It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.
BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches
Bilateral corridors create as many problems as they solve.

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