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Why SMBC launched an agentic AI startup in Singapore
Why SMBC launched an agentic AI startup in Singapore
Account opening may drop to two days and loan processing to five.
OCBC adds 8 SEA e-wallets in digital app
Customers in Singapore can now directly transfer money to 10 e-wallets.
2 in 3 Singaporean retail investors now hold crypto: survey
Whilst ownership is more common, allocations remain cautious, it said.
DeCard by DCS, Coin 98 launch crypto card
It enables digital asset spending anywhere Visa is accepted.
TenPay Global unveils new e-wallet partners, expanded checkout service
Merchants in Singapore can directly accept payments from Chinese travellers.
VPBank names Felix Brill as head of international locations
Brill will be responsible for the client business in Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Singapore.
DBS, UnionPay unveil cashback and fee waivers for platinum debit cardholders
It aims to support growing economic exchanges between Singapore and China.
Ant International to use UBS’ blockchain platform for global treasury operations
The two companies will also explore joint innovations in tokenised deposits.
Singapore vital in Southeast Asia’s digital economy: report
The city-state led in digital payments last year as the region’s economy is projected to reach $1.299t by 2030.
AI governance, quantum threats dominate Singapore FinTech Festival Day 3
Executives say resilient digital architecture, not breakthroughs alone, will shape the next era of finance.
Why banks must act fast on quantum threat
The financial cost of delay would be roughly 2.5% of the information technology budget.
Why AI governance is a key priority for financial institutions
MAS recently released its guidelines on AI risk management.
Finance leaders flag governance risks with fast growing fintech systems
Finance leaders discuss macroeconomics, AI, new forms of money, policy sustainability, and more.
Paytm tests AI-powered POS device for merchant performance insights
Merchants in India tested the tool, often using it for real-time translation.
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.
Commentary
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