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ISO 20022 and agentic AI to drive payment unification in 2026
ISO 20022 and agentic AI to drive payment unification in 2026
But financial institutions (FIs) and tech providers must integrate new real-time systems with legacy rails.
2 days ago
4 in 10 APAC firms prefer instant payments for cross border transfers
72% of instant payment use is currently tied to standard customer purchases.
2 days ago
Citi forms AI Infrastructure Banking team to tap $3t financing opportunity
The team aims to provide debt financing to fund data centres and other infra capacity.
2 days ago
Digital wallets, agentic AI to speed up payments
The focus is on agentic systems that can act on behalf of users.
4 days ago
APAC private banking to grow 9.43% CAGR
The market is forecast to expand from $44.3b in 2025 to $76.05b by 2031.
5 days ago
How will agentic AI change online payments?
It’s unclear who’s liable if it over‑orders or pays the wrong merchant.
5 days ago
Why Asian banks struggle to embed AI in compliance
Institutions cite fragmented infrastructure, manual workflows and skills gaps as barriers.
6 days ago
Banks to pursue smaller and more strategic M&As in 2026: McKinsey
Smaller banks are prone to getting acquired as they struggle with funding and tech costs.
Asia-Pacific fintech to hit $348.1b by 2031
The market will be driven by mobile-first usage and open API payment rails.
Financial services M&A deal value rise 40% on improved bank profitability
Postal Savings Bank of China’s $18.1b deal with China Mobile is the year’s top deal.
How can Asia-Pacific fintechs survive this year’s funding slowdown?
Hong Kong could emerge as a bright spot.
Fintech expands SME credit as 72.9% see growth impact
SMEs make up over 90% of businesses across Asia yet face constrained traditional financing.
How digital payments are forcing QSRs to rebuild checkout and staffing
They're redesigning counters and drive-thrus for QR codes and e-wallets.
BNPL drives embedded finance as 51% report 25% revenue lift
40% said average order value rose 25% or more in the same survey
APAC fintech funding slumps 52% as VC investment craters
Total fintech funding reached $19.4b across 1,675 deals in 2022 before sliding.
SMBC appoints Salim Zaman as global head of FX
Zaman will continue to serve as co-head of global markets and treasury in APAC.
How will mergers and crypto regulation reshape APAC fintech investment in H1?
Chinese fintechs will embrace "dual-market routes" to grow overseas.
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