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Mizuho Bank speeds up ISO compliance, eases payment with Boomi
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
Philippine cybercrime cases triple as fintechs deploy AI to curb money mulling
Losses hit US$3.35m as regulators tighten controls.
Financial leaders reject ‘Global South’ label over tech boom reality
Financial distress is not an emerging market-only problem.
Mastercard, Thunes expand stablecoin wallet payouts worldwide
Mastercard Move currently supports over 200 markets and 150 currencies.
Five takeaways from day 1 of the Singapore Fintech Festival
Tokenisation emerges as a key driver of future digital money systems.
Why finance leaders push tokenisation as next phase of digital money
Tokenised deposits invert the model, allowing banks to deliver liquidity directly where required.
Ant International’s Antom launches AI‑powered MSME app for finance and business operations
The app embeds an AI copilot to simplify operations and turn business information into actionable insights.
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