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This week in finance: TenPay Global CEO on interoperable payments; tap-to-pay service roll-outs
This week in finance: TenPay Global CEO on interoperable payments; tap-to-pay service roll-outs
OCBC and Vietnam separately strengthen their QR payment ties with China.
1 day ago
Tencent’s TenPay Global opens WeChat mini programs to overseas wallets
Visitors from other countries may now use their homegrown wallets inside Mainland China.
1 day ago
SFF shifts focus toward global fintech impact
GFTN outlines shift from scale to real-world outcomes.
4 days ago
Deepfakes expose major weaknesses in mobile banking security
AI-driven fraud is outpacing banks’ current protections.
AI-driven deepfakes expose banking security gaps
AI-generated attacks are accelerating faster than banks’ ability to secure.
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.
Tokyo positions fintech startups for global expansion
Japan’s advancing regulatory environment is creating major opportunities for global fintechs.
Tokenisation transforms liquidity management for global banks
Broadridge’s Distributed Ledger Repo platform accelerates collateral velocity and cuts clearing fees.
Agentic AI forces rethink of digital checkout
Open standards and shared tokens are key to making AI-driven commerce work.
Innovation key to close regulatory gaps in APAC cross border payments
Fragmented regulations remain the biggest barrier to achieving the G20’s 2027 targets.
Banks a key entry point for Web3 adoption
Over 8 in 10 will use or will strongly consider using Web3 services if offered by a bank.
DANA eyes wider ASEAN reach with cross-border payment push
It is broadening merchant acceptance both online and at physical points of sale.
8 in 10 Southeast Asians to use fintech services in the next 12 months
About 60% of respondents have used two or more fintech services.
TenPay Global unveils new e-wallet partners, expanded checkout service
Merchants in Singapore can directly accept payments from Chinese travellers.
Alipay+ GlassPay verifies user identity with iris authentication feature
The glasses-embedded payment can counter fraud attempts in photos, videos, or masks.
India’s FREEAI Framework sets new standards for ethical banking
Reserve Bank’s 26-point plan embeds trust and accountability at the core of financial AI innovation.
ASEAN fintech funding hits nine-year low as larger deals dominate
Singapore captures 87% of total, led by late-stage firms
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