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Singapore pursues digital economy ties with ASEAN and global blocs: DPM

DPM Gan also said Singapore is focusing especially on financial services to stay globally relevant.
9 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.
4 hours ago
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.
4 hours ago
SMBC rolls out AI tools to assist CFOs, expand financial inclusion
SMBC rolls out AI tools to assist CFOs, expand financial inclusion
It also plans to create frameworks to ensure AI reliability and transparency.
4 hours ago
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.
5 hours ago
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.
5 hours ago
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.
5 hours ago
Mastercard bets on ‘agentic commerce’ to transform payments
Mastercard bets on ‘agentic commerce’ to transform payments
Central to this effort is Mastercard’s Agent Pay framework.
5 hours ago
Finance chiefs cite deepfakes, synthetic identity attacks as top AI concerns
Finance chiefs cite deepfakes, synthetic identity attacks as top AI concerns
Human oversight remains crucial to manage AI safely.
5 hours ago
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.
8 hours ago
Singapore builds a three-tier strategy to future-proof its workforce
Singapore builds a three-tier strategy to future-proof its workforce
The plan spans basic AI literacy to advanced development as technology reshapes jobs.
8 hours ago
UOB CEO calls for banks, fintechs, regulators to align on AI standards and trust
UOB CEO calls for banks, fintechs, regulators to align on AI standards and trust
Technology should empower people, not replace human judgment and empathy.
11 hours ago
Asia’s regulators need to match banks’ digital pace, GFTN says
Asia’s regulators need to match banks’ digital pace, GFTN says
Good regulation, he argued, should function as “a safety belt, not a brake."
11 hours ago
CIMB, Frasers Property to offer SG’s first ‘pay-as-you-earn’ loan
CIMB, Frasers Property to offer SG’s first ‘pay-as-you-earn’ loan
Benefits include first-year savings of up to $7,360 and annual savings of up to $6,360.
1 day ago
VPBank upgrades Temenos core banking system
VPBank upgrades Temenos core banking system
The bank now operates in a fully cloud-native environment.
1 day ago
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.
1 day ago
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