APAC
Airwallex merchants can now accept Discover, Diners Club cards
Airwallex merchants can now accept Discover, Diners Club cards
Merchants in Australia, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UK can accept these cards.
Financial advice enquiries skyrocket in Trump’s first 50 days
Investors now seek protection strategies for their portfolios.
WealthTech vs. Banks: The battle for Asia’s $700b digital wealth opportunity
Banks, insurers, and asset managers in Asia Pacific (APAC) could soon be faced with a partial transition of new wealth flows to WealthTechs. What can they do before it is too late?
Digital wealth advisory Endowus introduces OTP verification
There’s also a Whatsapp OTP verification for customers logging in overseas.
Empowering Women in Finance: Securing a Future of Opportunity
The industry can empower women in finance in part by offering better security, says Jamie Bertasi.
Citi appoints Rob Chan as head of ECM Syndicate for Asia
Chan has been with Citi for 22 years.
Indonesia and Australia renew $6.2b bilateral currency swap agreement
It will last for 5 years.
Crédit Agricole CIB names new APAC head of int’l trade & transaction banking
Christophe Crétot is most recently head of corporate & leverage finance APAC.
Role of modern CIOs: Driving innovation and growth through strategic IT investments
From merely managing costs to driving measurable outcomes, CIOs play a pivotal role in transforming IT to foster innovation and business growth.
Japan, India renew bilateral swap agreement
The size of the BSA remains unchanged at $75b.
Generative AI revolution: Asian banks on the brink of a new era
Imagine a future where your bank is not just a financial institution but a sentient, adaptive entity that anticipates your every financial need before you even realise it.
Banks should use the right AI for the job
The proper solutions improve operations at a cost-effective price.
StanChart's cost-cutting to weigh on 2025 profits but wealth segment strong
The bank should be able to manage real estate challenges in Hong Kong, China, SoKor, says S&P.
Romance scams expose banks to reputational risks, fines: Moody’s
Romance scam-linked entities rose to a six-year high in 2024.
Airwallex hits $130b in transactions, up 30% since August
The company saw a 78% YoY surge in profit since Q1 2024.
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.
Commentary
Navigating liquidity challenges for VCs in Asia Pacific
Show, don’t tell: Asian banks need to prove simplification works – here’s how