APAC

APAC instant payments value to reach $170.2b in 2029: GlobalData

China, Japan, South Korea, and India are leading the way.
3 days ago

Singapore and Hong Kong enhance banking supervision cooperation

It enhances supervision of cross-border operations of banks under their purview.
4 days ago

Ant International recognised as inaugural Foreign Institution Partner by China’s cross-border interconnection payment gateway

Ant is the largest player in the CPG scheme in terms of coverage, use cases, and business volume.

HSBC Private Bank rolls out gen AI platform for wealth management staff

It summarises the bank’s research reports and external news feed.
5 days ago

Alipay+ Voyager customers can book Grab rides in their e-wallets

The service is available to users of Alipay, AlipayHK, and GCash.

China and Indonesia pilot cross-border QR payments

Selected users from China can now make QR payments in Indonesia using UnionPay and Alipay apps.

Electronic trading proves its strength in times of volatility

April’s volatility confirmed that electronic trading platforms are not just part of capital markets, but central to their functioning.

BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches

Bilateral corridors create as many problems as they solve.

Ant Int’l and e-wallets launch partnership for enhanced protection

Ant International, alongside e-wallets and payment firms in Asia, have launched the Digital Wallet Guardian Partnership with the goal of strengthening protection of global wallet payments.

Top companies are looking for top talent — they’re looking for CTPs

What if there was one credential you could get that would be recognized worldwide and set you apart from your peers? In today’s environment, companies are looking for proven professionals. They are looking for CTPs.

Australia’s ASIC inks MOU with India to enhance cooperation arrangements

They aim to facilitate mutual assistance and information sharing, amongst others.

ING expands eFX capabilities, sets up regional trading hub in Singapore

It is investing in advanced algorithm capabilities and direct API integration.

Staying two steps ahead: How BPC is shaping the future of payments in Asia-Pacific

Nikhil Gujral, Head of Sales, APAC, BPC shares how the company’s “always two steps ahead” mindset has shaped its growth and innovation.

Firms cut paper, seek speed in trade finance shift

Rapid onboarding lets firms pivot quickly as tariffs force changes in supplier markets.

Driving banking modernisation in Malaysia and Southeast Asia with Equinix

Discover how interconnected data centres are enabling banks to accelerate innovation, strengthen compliance, and achieve sustainable growth.