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Few banks capture tech spending benefits: report

Global tech spending on banking hit $650b in 2023, but few benefitted.

AusPayNet welcomes Aussie gov’t retirement of cheques by 2029

Cheques will cease being accepted by financial institutions by 2029

India, Maldives ink deal to promote local currencies for cross-border trade

Both countries aim to reduce costs and expedite settlement times for transactions.

Taiwanese banks' loans to SMEs reach $314.57b in September

The average non-performing loan ratio of SME loans was 0.22%.

Aleta Planet provides cross-border payments for China’s Jinnan

Fintech Aleta Planet to provide cross-border payments for China’s Shanxi Jinnan Steel Group

South Korea's household loans up 0.9% in Q3

Total outstanding household credits was $1.28t as of end-September 2024.

South Korean banks’ delinquency rate fell in Sept 2024

The volume of newly delinquent loans shrank KRW0.5t during the month.

Fed rate cuts may boost ASEAN fintech funding

Interest rate cuts and emerging tech are driving fintech growth.

Philippine banking assoc unveil new interest rate swap market

The central bank expects PESO IRS to boost transactions.

FSA targets stablecoin regulation to bolster digital assets

Japan advances stablecoin regulation and AML efforts to support digital payments.

India’s central bank warns against deepfake videos involving governor

The videos claim that its governor supports investment schemes.

Fragmented systems hinder tech adoption in wealth management

Outdated technology limits wealth managers' services.

Japan Post Bank posts $1.44b net income for H1 FY2025/3

This is 22.3% higher than the H1 period in FY2024/3.

Stablecoin regulation likely to improve after US elections

Stablecoin adoption grows with enhanced tech and regulations.