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Cross-border shopping, e-wallets to shape Philippine payments in 2025

Evolving security frameworks will also redefine the payments experience, says Visa.

Concerns over Teh Family's Public Bank stake sale “overdone”: analyst

The estate will dispose of a 13% stake in the Malaysian bank.

RHB projected to log 50% full cash divided payout ratio for 2024

The Malaysian bank is on track to surpass its 4.5% loan growth target.

HDFC Bank teams up with Pennant to offer quicker loan processing

HDFC will be able to quickly launch new loan products, amongst others.

RACQ Bank’s insurance arm sale heralds' step towards revenue stability: report

Revenue from its insurance business has been volatile, according to Moody’s Ratings.

KPay raises $55m in series A funding round

It will use the funds for M&A opportunities and to double its partnerships.

India’s Navi Finserv now allowed to sanction, disburse loans

The central bank said that it is satisfied with Navi Finserv’s revamped processes and systems.

Deutsche Bank unveils Merchant Solutions in Australia, India, Indonesia, and SoKor

It is a global payment acceptance platform that gives access to local payment methods in a market.

Indian banks told to bring down number of inoperative, frozen accounts

Many of these result from banks’ backlog in their period verification of bank accounts.

BSP underscores PH's potential as investment destination for Islamic finance

This is thanks to the country's drive for financial inclusion and robust economy amongst others.

DBS, IMDA future-proof SMEs with Spark GenAI

The bank plans to engage 50,000 businesses over the next two years.

Global body eyes broader use of unique ID by SMEs

Cross-border payments, supply chain and trade, and ESG will drive greater adoption.

Siam Commercial Bank inks MOU with Thailand Privilege Card

It will provide financing and investment services to card members.

SMEs, crypto regulations key to Bahrain’s fintech ambitions

Stablecoins and crypto payments are areas of interest for the central bank.