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Enhanced SME Financing Guarantee Scheme officially in effect

The enhancements aim to alleviate repayment pressures for SMEs seeking loans.

New Zealand's credit and charge card payments market to reach $39.6b by 2028

This is thanks to the consumer shift towards electronic payments.

ICBC Asia net profit rise 9.58% to $547.2m in H1

Non-interest income rose by 67.01%, although fee and commissions declined.

WealthTech Endowus breaks US$7b mark in assets under advice

Its Private Wealth client offering has surpassed US$2b in assets managed.

DBS, UnionPay launch multi-currency debit card

Cardholders can make direct payments in 14 currencies.

Bangkok Bank reports $358.91m net profit for Q3

Earnings per share is THB6.54 for the period that ended on 30 September 2024.

Mizuho Bank, Rakuten launch co-branded card

Customers can earn up to 3% Rakuten Points when shopping.

Maybank rolls out green financial advisory service to SEA SMEs

Small and medium enterprises will receive funding to aid in their sustainability reporting.

Mizuho, Rakuten form alliance; will launch new cards, installment payments

The six companies aim to create new retail business models for the payments industry.

GienTech targets AI-driven banking solutions amidst rising demand

GienTech responds to surging demand for secure, AI-based tech in finance.

Alternative payments outpace traditional banking among Filipinos

Demand rises for alternative payments, digital wallets, and non-traditional lenders.

Omnichannel integration boosts Hong Kong digital payments

Cross-border wallet collaborations are driving digital payments in Hong Kong.

Bpifrance embraces selective approach to Gen AI adoption

Banks advised to be cautious in approaching generative AI investments.

APAC retailers demand seamless, secure payment solutions

As APAC e-commerce grows, retailers seek frictionless and secure payment systems.