APAC

Electronic trading proves its strength in times of volatility

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.
2 days ago

BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches

Bilateral corridors create as many problems as they solve.
3 days ago

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.
3 days ago

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.
4 days ago

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

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

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.

Airwallex acquires OpenPay, to compete directly with Stripe Billing

Billing capabilities will be rolled out by Q4, Airwallex said.

Ant International’s Antom launches agentic payment solution

Antom can specifically connect AI agents to APMs using Antom EasySafePay. 

Citi names Kaustabh Kulkarni as co-head of JANA and Asia South IB

Kulkarni joins from J.P. Morgan, where he spent 28 years.

Standard Chartered taps Roger Charles to head CIB sustainability

Roger Charles joins from DBS and brings over 25 years of experience in his new role.

Citi sees APAC convertible/ exchangeable bond issuance hitting record high

Further brisk issuance in H2 2025 will push volumes to highest on record, the bank said.

Navigating liquidity challenges for VCs in Asia Pacific

Beyond legal restructuring, technology is beginning to play a larger role in addressing liquidity challenges. 

Crédit Agricole CIB names Quentin Galmiche as APAC head of corporate & leveraged finance

Galmiche has been chief of staff to the CEO of Crédit Agricole CIB since 2022.

China and New Zealand renew currency swap facility

It is valid for 5 years and has been renewed three times before.