Banking Technology

How stablecoins may challenge the traditional payments’ status quo

Stabelcoin transaction volume has exceeded $27t per year, according to official data.

Security Bank modernises core systems to meet digital demand

The bank is investing in AI, cloud, and omnichannel platforms to future-proof its operations.

Financial institutions boost engagement with digital transformation

Banks focus on trust, transparency, and security in digital self-service.

Financial complaints surpass 100,000 in Australia in 2024-25

Banking and finance related complaints fell 9% on declining scam-related complaints.

CBA deploys AI bot army to disrupt and study scam attacks

Thousands of voice and message bots intercept scammers before they reach real customers.

Banks drop OTPs as fraud drives SNA adoption

66% of critical attacks now target the finance sector.

Indonesia accelerates real-time payments

QR code payment volume rose almost 50% year on year.

Protecting against the mobile Trojan horse in your pocket

Scammers, and the criminal organisations they work for, will always look for and take advantage of flaws in mobile banking security.

Krungthai Bank to perform ATM system maintenance

ATM and ATM+ services won’t be available on certain dates and times in July.

Stablecoins bill brings stricter oversight, opportunity to Hong Kong

The digital tokens could support cross-border payments and smart escrow.

Aussie banks welcome confirmation of payee system

It will check if the account names and numbers entered by the payer.

CommBank deploys AI-powered bots to fight scams

The bots engage scammers, gather intelligence, and disrupt scam operations, it said.

ANZ’s group executive for technology and group services is retiring

Gerard Florian will pursue a “non-executive career”, the statement said.

Malaysia’s digital banks face costlier and slower-than-expected loan growth

They may temper deposit-gathering efforts as a result, a positive for incumbents.