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Western Union and TenPay Global launch co-branded store in Singapore

The two are partnering to bring an omni-channel remittance experience.

MAS, Bundesbank agree to deepen cooperation on tokenised payments

It aims to create new settlement solutions that reduce the costs and processing times of cross-border payments.

Central banks trial real-time cross-border FX settlement system

A key focus is enabling atomic settlement for Payment versus Payment (PvP) FX trades. 

Fintech leaders urge unified standards as digital payments stay fragmented

Developers face incompatible payment systems across providers.

How big finance players bolster defences with AI as scams surge

Despite tech advancements, human behaviour remains the dominant vulnerability.

Why banks leverage AI to bridge legacy systems with modern payment rails

These can unlock legacy data and facilitate real-time payments.

‘Trust’ will anchor AI-driven global trade networks—financial experts   

However, building trust continues to be a constant challenge for the industry.

Singapore to trial tokenised MAS Bills using central bank digital currency

The move follows the first live interbank settlement using wholesale digital currency.

DBS, Ant International deepen ties to enhance cross-border payments

DBS PayLah! users will soon be able to make payments at Alipay+ merchants.

Visa Inc. launches pilot to send payouts to stablecoin wallets

The system aims to speed up global payments and provide quicker access to funds.

From apps to ambient: banks urged to embrace 'invisible finance'

Industry players are integrating services into everyday devices and platforms.

DBS chief calls for human-centric approach to AI

It integrates AI across its operations whilst keeping the bank human-centric and trusted.

SMBC rolls out AI tools to assist CFOs, expand financial inclusion

It also plans to create frameworks to ensure AI reliability and transparency.

AI holds ‘tremendous potential’ for fraud detection, says Swift CEO

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to reshape fraud detection and financial crime prevention across the global financial system, according to Swift Chief Executive Officer Javier Pérez-Tasso.