Olivia Tirona

Borderless QR lets tourists pay in home wallets with local settlement.

Executives say machines cannot make final calls without review in key processes.

This is why Thai Setakij Insurance is looking beyond the standard travel-insurance model.

Governance isn’t a blocker, it’s a leadership tool.

It combines remote onboarding, business hubs, fee cuts, and an FX debit card.

Software development will be the biggest talent shortfall by 2030.

Young consumers are changing financial norms and expectations.

It is expected to boost small importers and exporters’ access to bank credit.

Industry experts discuss how to navigate Vietnam’s challenging digital landscape at the Asia Banking and Finance and Insurance Summit.

They have the longest-running bancassurance partnership in Singapore and Asia.

Stronger fraud prevention and anti-money laundering measures are needed.

African SMEs get the same level of service as large companies under a more open China. 

More sophisticated crooks and stricter rules are expected to increase compliance costs.

The ultimate goal is for cross-border payments to achieve “the speed of the internet.” 

DigiFTs CEO Henry Zhang advocates growth through collaborative innovation, risk management, and regulatory compliance in finance.

The wealthtech industry is expected to skyrocket its ‘onshore’ PFA of around $81t (SG$108.27t/HK$632.82t) by 2027, driven by Singapore and Hong Kong markets.