Banking Technology
HDFC Bank teams up with Pennant to offer quicker loan processing
HDFC Bank teams up with Pennant to offer quicker loan processing
HDFC will be able to quickly launch new loan products, amongst others.
Deutsche Bank unveils Merchant Solutions in Australia, India, Indonesia, and SoKor
It is a global payment acceptance platform that gives access to local payment methods in a market.
Global body eyes broader use of unique ID by SMEs
Cross-border payments, supply chain and trade, and ESG will drive greater adoption.
Financial crimes to continue to squeeze bank profits
More sophisticated crooks and stricter rules are expected to increase compliance costs.
Patents for 3D secure transactions nearly double in 2023
Payment entities are looking to strengthen their security to combat online threats.
Authorised payment scams rise as a major fraud trend
E-commerce, phishing, job scams dominate reported fraud cases.
Private fund tokens may be the future of investing
Kinexys seeks to keep a token’s sensitive financial information from prying eyes.
Few banks capture tech spending benefits: report
Global tech spending on banking hit $650b in 2023, but few benefitted.
India’s central bank warns against deepfake videos involving governor
The videos claim that its governor supports investment schemes.
Fragmented systems hinder tech adoption in wealth management
Outdated technology limits wealth managers' services.
Cross-Border transactions complicate AML compliance for businesses
AI tools used to streamline AML processes and reduce false positives.
AI drives 1500% growth in deepfake fraud across APAC
Sumsub integrates AI tools to combat deepfake threats and fraud networks.
Fraudsters use digital injections to bypass camera verifications
Deepfake software could create loopholes in identity systems.
Hong Leong Bank blends digital innovation with human touch
Digital-first transformation used to meet modern customer demands.
Southeast Asia’s digital banks – the road from good to great
Experts from McKinsey share five principles digital banks need to practice.
Mobile banking threats grow with advanced AI tactics
AI powers mobile banking defence against rising cyber threats.
AI drives fraud prevention with behaviour-based anomaly detection
Fraud detection, data quality, and fostering trust are amongst AI’s top roles.
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Southeast Asia’s digital banks – the road from good to great