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Brand reputation, transparent fees drive trust in fintech platforms
Brand reputation, transparent fees drive trust in fintech platforms
Respondents from four SEA countries now somewhat or highly trust fintechs.
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GoTyme Bank rolls out crypto investment services in the Philippines
GoTyme Bank rolls out crypto investment services in the Philippines
Customers can invest in 11 cryptos without registering on a third-party platform.
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Malaysia’s GXBank facilitated 220 million transactions in 2025
Malaysia’s GXBank facilitated 220 million transactions in 2025
The bank has also disbursed about MYR25m to MSMEs via GX FlexiLoan.
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OxPay clinches licence in Bhutan, will launch crypto B2B payments
OxPay clinches licence in Bhutan, will launch crypto B2B payments
It is setting up a subsidiary in Gelephu Mindfulness City.
19 minutes ago
Bank of East Asia extends Tai Po branch’s business hours
Bank of East Asia extends Tai Po branch’s business hours
It will be open until 6PM on November 27-28, 2025.
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AI trust gap threatens banks’ responsible adoption
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AI trust gap threatens banks’ responsible adoption
Financial institutions confront rising risks from untested and opaque AI systems.
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GenAI pressures overhaul banks’ data foundations
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GenAI pressures overhaul banks’ data foundations
Financial firms race to strengthen data quality and governance.
19 hours ago
AI disruption accelerates Southeast Asia’s telecom shift
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AI disruption accelerates Southeast Asia’s telecom shift
Regional telcos turn to AI to boost efficiency and revenue.
20 hours ago
UOB scales innovation to strengthen regional competitiveness
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UOB scales innovation to strengthen regional competitiveness
UOB’s Innovation Group is driving bank-wide adoption of AI, blockchain, and productivity-boosting tools.
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Banks accelerate card innovation amidst SEA challenges
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Banks accelerate card innovation amidst SEA challenges
Southeast Asia’s rapid payment innovation is driving banks toward self-issuance kiosks.
20 hours ago
Deepfakes expose major weaknesses in mobile banking security
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Deepfakes expose major weaknesses in mobile banking security
AI-driven fraud is outpacing banks’ current protections.
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AI-driven deepfakes expose banking security gaps
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AI-driven deepfakes expose banking security gaps
AI-generated attacks are accelerating faster than banks’ ability to secure.
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Vietnam, Ant International partner for fintech push in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam, Ant International partner for fintech push in Ho Chi Minh City
This aims to guide the city on fintech regulations and provide platforms for SMEs.
22 hours ago
Bangladesh’s banks hold negative outlook as asset risks stay elevated
Bangladesh’s banks hold negative outlook as asset risks stay elevated
BRAC and City Bank may continue to benefit from flight to quality, however.
1 day ago
Citi boost FX team in Japan, JANA, and Asia South with new hires
Citi boost FX team in Japan, JANA, and Asia South with new hires
New hires include a head of corporate FX sales in India and three director-level hires.
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Why SMBC launched an agentic AI startup in Singapore
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.
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.
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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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