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Fraudsters use digital injections to bypass camera verifications

Deepfake software could create loopholes in identity systems.

SGQR+ simplifies payments with unified contract for merchants

It streamlines payment processes and improves reconciliation.

Hong Leong Bank blends digital innovation with human touch

Digital-first transformation used to meet modern customer demands.  

Australia targets scams lifecycle with new prevention framework

The framework imposes obligations across digital platforms, banks, and telecoms.

OCBC taps Citi alt chief executive to lead Hong Kong consumer and wealth businesses

Josephine Lee had served as wealth head for retail banking in Citi Hong Kong.

Mongolian banks to benefit from government’s improve support capacity

Eight banks retained their stable outlooks, according to Moody’s Ratings.

Six Bangladeshi banks grapple with higher NPLs and gov’t risks

Three banks will see more BNPLs; two banks face deteriorating asset quality.

Southeast Asia’s BNPL market to reach $53.2b by 2027

Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia are the most promising markets.\

Atome Financial clinches $200m facility for SEA expansion plans

The digital payments platform reported that it turned EBITDA positive in Q1.

Crypto exchange OKX unveils zero-fee SGD deposits and withdrawals

The deposits and withdrawals will be facilitated by local bank DBS.

India’s deposits surpass loan growth in Oct-Nov 2024

Higher term rates helped push up deposits, according to CareEdge.

Mobile banking threats grow with advanced AI tactics

AI powers mobile banking defence against rising cyber threats.

AI drives fraud prevention with behaviour-based anomaly detection

Fraud detection, data quality, and fostering trust are amongst AI’s top roles.

Digital wallet transactions scale easily via cloud environments

Digital wallets are driving demand for scalable payment solutions.

Poor preparation hinders AI’s potential in financial services

Readiness and governance are the key to success in AI adoption.