Banking Technology

Bangkok Bank connects with China’s fund transfer network

This is expected to reduce transaction times and costs for export-import businesses.

ANZ Bank set to unveil password-less web banking in mid-2025

Authentication will be done through biometrics or log-in request app approval.

APAC banks slow to update decision rules: survey

Just 27% of banks report frequent use of simulation tools.

Gen Z needs to get the right info in a snap

AI can help financial institutions’ marketing teams get the job done.

Financial services, insurance lose $2.2m per hour from outages: study

The value they lose is 16% higher than the average across all industries.

Open banking users to rise threefold through 2029

It is estimated that there are 183 million open banking users in 2025.

BSP ‘closely coordinating’ with CIMB to resolve unauthorized fund transfers

The BSP said that it will continue to monitor the issue until it is fully resolved.

Dah Sing Bank warns against seven fraudulent websites

Customers are reminded to check the URL and look for a secure padlock icon.

Banks should refine AI safeguards on rising complexity and exposure: McKinsey

Having just one committee to oversee all gen AI applications is not a good fit.

Boost Bank targets micro SMEs amidst regulatory, inclusion pressure

The digital bank builds on ecosystem strengths to serve high-risk businesses.

BofA’s AI virtual assistant Erica halves IT service desk calls

It plans to incorporate gen AI in Erica for coding assistance and report synthesis.

India’s Axis Bank unveils in-app mobile OTP feature

Instead of text messages, clients can get their OTPs via their app.

1 in 3 Indonesians blame banks for scam losses: study

Indonesians generally do not expect refunds but do expect protection, FICO found.

Security Bank enhances eKYC process in digital app

It has included enhanced fraud detection capabilities, including deepfake prevention.

CommBank establishes tech hub in Seattle

The first cohort focuses on learning to fast track adoption of agentic AI and gen AI solutions.