APAC

HSBC Private Bank rolls out gen AI platform for wealth management staff

It summarises the bank’s research reports and external news feed.

Alipay+ Voyager customers can book Grab rides in their e-wallets

The service is available to users of Alipay, AlipayHK, and GCash.

China and Indonesia pilot cross-border QR payments

Selected users from China can now make QR payments in Indonesia using UnionPay and Alipay apps.

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.

BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches

Bilateral corridors create as many problems as they solve.

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.

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.

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

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

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.