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The Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) has introduced a voluntary code of conduct for payment service providers (PSPs). This sets new industry standards intended to bolster transparency, protect consumers, and build trust within the Singaporean payments…
In a pioneering move, Visa and Chinese fintech company, Lianlian, have successfully completed the first-ever business-to-business (B2B) transaction facilitated by artificial intelligence (AI) in Greater China. The transaction, which marks significant progress…
In significant financial news, payment giant PayPal Holdings Inc has reportedly received a joint acquisition bid from payments provider Stripe and private equity powerhouse Advent International. The offer, which values PayPal at a staggering $53 billion USD,…
Tencent, the Chinese multinational conglomerate, has extended its cross-border payment service, TenPay Global, to non-Chinese citizens. This move allows overseas individuals to send money directly into China and avail themselves of WeChat-related services.…
ClearBank, a prominent banking institution, has recently teamed up with Tazapay, a Singapore-based cross-border payments platform experiencing rapid growth. The move is a strategic effort to fortify payment processes between Asia and Europe. Notable Milestone…
OCBC Bank is set to be the first Singaporean financial institution to allow customers to scan and pay every major merchant QR code in Mainland China via its Singapore mobile banking application. This innovation is a significant leap in the integration of…
DCS Group, previously known as Diners Club Singapore, has announced the appointment of Jia Hang as its new executive chairman. This represents the most senior leadership addition in the group’s history, underlining its ambition to revolutionise cross-border…
Swiss institution UBS has announced a strategic partnership with Singaporean fintech firm Ant International. The collaboration aims to build blockchain-based tokenised deposits to facilitate real-time global payments. This alliance marks a significant…
Boku, a leading mobile payments company, has selected Singapore as the site for its latest Innovation Hub. This decision aligns with the company’s strategic plan to secure a portion of the rapidly expanding global payments market, which is projected to reach…
Starting October 8, India will incorporate facial recognition and fingerprint verification as methods for approving transactions carried out through the nationally renowned Unified Payments Interface (UPI), according to insiders with direct knowledge of the…
It’s becoming clear that Asia is leading the charge in the world of instant payments. According to estimates by GlobalData, the instant payments market across 14 Asia Pacific countries is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6% between…
In an exciting development for cross-border commerce, selected users from China can now engage in QR payments while visiting Indonesia, thanks to a collaborative pilot initiative between the two nations. This innovation allows users to make payments using the…
In a remarkable shift towards digital finance, South Korea’s payment card market—encompassing both point-of-sale (POS) payments and ATM withdrawals—is projected to grow by 3.8%, reaching an impressive $1 trillion (KRW1.4 quadrillion) by 2025, as revealed in a…
DCS Card Centre is on the fast track to redefine its role in the financial landscape, transitioning from a traditional card issuer to a comprehensive global payments enabler. This transformation underscores a larger ambition to seamlessly connect the realms…
As the retail landscape in Asia continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the spotlight shines on innovative marketing strategies and the power of community engagement. Major players in the retail sector are embracing the digital age, maximizing their reach…
The Dutch central bank has handed down a hefty €15 million fine to ABN Amro for awarding bonuses to senior executives, a practice strictly forbidden for state-owned banks since 2012. This punitive action stems from the bank’s decision to defy explicit…
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