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Ant International launches protocol for agentic mobile payments
Ant International launches protocol for agentic mobile payments
It cuts agent-wallet linking steps by 50% of traditional card binding methods.
21 hours ago
Asia fintech hits $1.7b as global investment slump deepens
Region closed 150 transactions placing third behind US and Europe.
1 day ago
Citi hires Bhavin Shukla to lead infrastructure banking in JANA and Asia South
He joins from J.P. Morgan, where he was a managing director.
1 day ago
MUFG integrates cash management services in Unity platform
The new platform links ASEAN partner banks for unified payments and reporting across markets.
2 days ago
How APAC M&A advisers ranked as BofA topped $28b in deals
Rothschild & Co and BNP Paribas followed closely behind the leader in total value.
3 days ago
Transforming AI strategy into advantage in APAC lending
APAC banks are keeping up as competition intensifies by improving lending decisions through shifting AI experimentation to execution.
3 days ago
JPMorgan and Houlihan Lokey are top M&A financial advisers in Q1: GlobalData
JPMorgan advised $24.7b in deals whilst Houlihan Lokey advised 19 deals.
3 days ago
Citi forms new investor group to replace asset managers cluster
Vikram Chavali will continue to lead FSI for JANA and Asia South.
6 days ago
Why payments dominate banking-as-a-service as KYC demand surges
The market reached $4.4b in 2025 with compliance tools expanding rapidly across borders.
APAC banks' data sharing outpaces global average but fragments access
Korea and India offer widest datasets whilst Indonesia restricts scope.
Retail holds 38% of APAC’s payment market
Healthcare is the fastest-growing segment.
SWIFT payment framework targets clearer fees and faster tracing
More than 50 banks back changes that rely on existing systems.
2 in 3 firms exploring transition finance: study
In APAC, 91% of companies expect stability or growth in the transition finance space.
Commercial banking dominates M&A with 179 deals worth $190b
The segment captured 38% of the 2025 value.
APAC banks face additional $180b losses as oil shock hits credit
Currently, Middle East exposures are low and indirect exposures are manageable, said S&P.
Digital assets to become treasury standard in 5 years: HSBC survey
Majority of Asian businesses and investors polled said that digital assets will reshape capital markets.
Why Asian borrowing rises as lower rates lift demand
CareEdge says liquidity support is helping domestic activity and loan expansion across select markets
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