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Hong Kong’s stablecoin rules set to benefit major banks
Hong Kong’s stablecoin rules set to benefit major banks
Cross-border payments will likely be a key factor in the HKMA’s licensing decisions.
CIMB unveils new wealth management platform in Malaysia
This is reportedly the first CIO domiciled in Malaysia to serve affluent customers.
SMBC Group establishes offshoring hub in Chennai, India
The offshore hub will ensure stable systems development and operations, the bank said.
Citi poaches BofA banker for vice chair of tech investment banking
Ric Spencer was global co-head of technology investment banking in BofA.
APAC banks and payments firms urged to prepare for quantum threats
Quantum computing may crack encrypted financial data.
Westpac mobile app rated best in Australia by Forrester
Actionable recommendations and prompts to avoid fees helped propel it to the top spot.
BofA launches gen AI solution AskGPS using 3,200 internal documents
It is expected to help employees answer client queries faster.
BPI digital platforms unavailable on 4 October 2025
System integration will take place from 8AM to 6PM.
AI and tokenisation disrupt finance as risks rise
KPMG urges firms to modernise compliance and culture for digital transformation.
Westpac launches SafeBlock in online banking platform and app
Scam losses have reportedly fallen 19% in 2025 so far.
How vocal analysis can help deliver more personalized services
Banks and insurers may be able to use intent behind the voice to determine if they can make a sale or not.
How banks boost risk controls as tokenisation, AI reshape capital markets
Real-time handling and monitoring is the way to go.
How Citi Wealth uses AI for insights to support, not replace advisors
Research shows that 70% of wealth managers believe AI enhances.
Why banks see AI as a shift from product selling to service
There has been a notable 80% reduction in contact centre handling times.
SCB Easy App unavailable on 5 October 2025
The app is being upgraded during the period, SCB said.
Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push
The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
Bank of Commerce PH upgrades system of 140 branches and ATMs
The Philippine bank teamed up with InfoSys and IBM to roll out the upgrade.
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