APAC

Biometrics vs deepfakes: How we’ll pay in 2025

Biometrics, passkeys, and improved data flow will shape the global payment sector.

Mastercard rolls-out network-level AI-powered solution against financial crime

Together with BancNet, it has already onboarded 36 Philippine banks.

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.

Standard Chartered unveils cross-currency transaction FX solution

It offers competitive FX pricing and an automated FX payment service.

QR payments value to exceed $8t in 2029

Standardisation of national QR schemes and Apple’s NFC are key factors that will influence this space.

Navigating the Future: Banking Supervision and Risk Management in Asia in 2025

Global conflicts, climate risk disclosures, and AI influence will shape Asia's financial sector over the next 12 months.

Singapore named 9th best city for fintech startups globally

Bangalore ranked 5th and New Delhi was 10th globally.

Five M&A themes in the banking sector in 2025

Smaller banks may seek M&As to solve or mitigate compliance costs.

Asia’s fintech transactions to reach $19t by 2025: UnaFinancial

Asian fintech transactions reached $16.8t in 2024, according to the report.

UBS net earnings dwindles to $5.1b in FY 2024, revenues up globally

Asia operations pencilled a profit before tax of $271m

Alipay overseas transactions spike 30% amidst new year festivities

Singapore registered the fastest growth of 56% YoY.

Leverage travel as a competitive advantage to strengthen customer engagement and loyalty

With travel increasingly becoming a priority for consumers in Asia Pacific, it presents unique opportunities for brands to build strong relationships with their most valued customers, differentiate from competition, and deliver measurable business impact.  

Most MSMEs in Asia seek bank loans first, but success rate remains low at 57%

Amongst all funding options, microfinance institutions had the highest success rate.

Financial fragmentation threatens bank profits and lending

Globally, it can lead to nearly 280 million fewer jobs by 2030.