The meteoric ascent of Brazilian neobank Nubank has sent shockwaves through the Latin American banking industry. In just over a…
Year: 2024
Online brokerage Tiger Brokers Singapore has introduced 24-hour trading for over 500 popular US stocks and ETFs, including Tesla, Apple, and…
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public input on proposed changes to the Emergency Decree on Digital Asset…
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have largely existed in the virtual realm, with transactions initiated primarily through web and mobile…
International insurtech company bolttech has entered into a partnership with Indonesian B2B procurement firm HAVA.id to provide comprehensive device protection…
Despite tireless efforts from businesses and tech providers, fraudsters persist in siphoning off billions annually. According to the “2024 State…
Canadian payments firm Nuvei Corporation announced that it has appointed Gang Wang as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Reporting…
Payments giant Visa has announced a new partnership with three of Vietnam’s leading e-wallets—MoMo, VNPAY, and ZaloPay—to enhance the payment…
Singapore is renowned for its thriving economy and high standard of living, but how financially resilient are its citizens? The…
Confronted by shifting factors such as tech advancements, generative AI, high interest rates, increased institutional oversight, and evolving customer expectations…
Crypto exchange Coinbase has launched the Tech Against Scams coalition, teaming up with industry leaders like Match Group (the parent…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the financial sector, transforming how institutions operate and cater to their clientele. As AI becomes…
Mastercard has announced the implementation of generative AI technology to significantly accelerate the detection of compromised cards, enhancing protection for…
Over the past years, regtechs in Asia has risen to prominence, driven by increasing complexity and frequency of financial crimes,…
Singapore’s Anti-Scam Centre (ASC) and DBS Bank have successfully recovered more than S$170,000 lost in a technical support scam. The victim, a…
Thailand’s KASIKORNBANK (KBank) has announced the launch of its new Tap-and-Pay service through Google Pay, allowing customers to make payments…
Swift has announced a major upgrade aimed at improving the cross-border payment experience for corporate customers. The financial messaging network…
Alchemy Pay, a provider of fiat-crypto payment solutions, is preparing to launch its Web 3.0 digital bank. This new initiative…
As the financial landscape undergoes a digital revolution, institutional investors are increasingly turning their attention to digital assets such as…
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the People’s Bank of China (PBC) are advancing their cooperation in green and…