APAC

China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand banks face weaker 2026 outlook

Japan is the only banking market in APAC to hold an "improving outlook," according to Fitch Ratings.
6 hours ago

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.
6 hours ago

UnionPay expands Apple Services payments to 15 markets

Cardholders can use their cards to pay for Apple’s digital content.
3 days ago

Fubon Bank to sustain retail deposit growth and buffers

The bank’s loan-to-deposit ratio has improved and is below the industry average.
3 days ago

Banks’ outlooks steady despite geopolitical risks and possible tariff shocks

These lenders have “satisfactorily contended” with stressful conditions over the past five years.
6 days ago

Mizuho Bank speeds up ISO compliance, eases payment with Boomi

With the online portal, firms can input payment instructions using both legacy and ISO 20022 formats.

Payment leaders push for interoperability to solve SME cash flow

Bridging the gap requires a regulatory framework to achieve finality in payments.

TNG eWallet, easypasia enhance customer service with Alipay+ genAI platform

They will offer tailored product recommendations and timely reminders.

Tokenisation, cyber threats top agenda at Singapore FinTech Festival Day 2

MAS unveils pilot for tokenised MAS Bills as leaders warn of rising AI-enabled cyber risks.

Maybank inks cross-border payments MOU with XTransfer

Collaboration expands FX and Islamic payment reach across ASEAN markets

MAS issues draft AI risk guidelines for all financial institutions

Guidelines cover governance, lifecycle controls and proportional AI safeguards

MAS completes live trial of interbank lending using wholesale CBDC

SGD Testnet enables financial institutions to settle tokenised financial assets using wholesale CBDC.

Visa expands Intelligent Commerce framework across Asia Pacific

The trusted Agent Protocol enhances verification for AI-led transactions.

Visa expands scan to pay QR network across APAC

Unified wallet integration under Visa Pay enhances regional acceptance

Nium joins Visa stablecoin settlement pilot to enhance cross-border payments

The partnership enables USDC-based blockchain settlements for enterprise clients.

ASEAN fintech funding hits nine-year low as larger deals dominate

Singapore captures 87% of total, led by late-stage firms