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What's in store for payments in 2025?

In emerging markets, digital wallets are evolving into bank account substitutes.

NRIC numbers alone cannot initiate payments, fund transfers: ABS

ABS advised customers to change their login passwords if they are using their NRIC number.

Slower credit growth on the horizon for Cambodian lenders

Earlier covenant breaches will continue to be a problem for some of the banks.

Bangladeshi banks’ weak profitability to continue in 2025: analyst

Asset quality will be challenged by weak lending standards and foreclosure laws.

Bank Jago teams up with Google Cloud for gen AI, data analytic capabilities

Google Cloud’s data encryption will help safeguard the bank’s AI models.

GoTyme Bank reaches 5 million users in 2024

The bank is aiming to reach 9 million customers by end-2025.

Fitch forecasts growth in Philippine Islamic finance sector

The government plans to incorporate sukuk in its 2025 financing mix. 

JCB expands contactless payment services to New Jersey public transportation

The service will be available on contactless bus and light rail validators.

Singapore bankers to see up to 30% pay rise in 2025

But overall hiring trend remains cautious with employers opting for replacement hiring.

Financial services professionals more optimistic about bonuses in 2025: report

The largest expected bonus increases are projected for professionals in private credit. 

Hong Kong bankers to see 15% to 20% salary hikes next year

But middle and back-office recruitment is expected to focus on replacing existing roles.

167 financial services firms adopt AI initiatives: report

Nearly 80% financial services companies have launched at least one AI initiative.

Japanese banks seek M&As overseas

MUFG has spent a billion dollars buying a stake in fintechs.

Innovative approaches to IFRS 9 Compliance: Bridging finance and risk with subledger accounting

The combined expertise of SAP Fioneer and Grant Thornton has brought to light strategies for financial institutions to enhance credit risk assessment and bridge gaps between finance and risk management.

ZA Bank’s Rate Watch offers $114 for lower interest proof

Users can still receive up to $24.20 even if a loan application is unsuccessful.

CIMB launches Malaysia’s first e-invoice payment terminal

The device also functions as a standalone Point-Of-Sale (POS) system.