Banking Technology
Adapting to change with confidence
Adapting to change with confidence
Regulation is reshaping banking across Asia, as demand for resilience, AI, reporting, and oversight evolves.
Banks risk failure deploying AI faster than they govern it
AI is accelerating phishing deepfake scams and attacks on software weaknesses across the sector.
Energy price volatility highlights structural gaps for managing FX risk in APAC
The Japanese yen, Korean won, and Indian rupee can experience sensitivity to energy price shifts and US dollar strength.
Half of APAC banks hit KYC backlog as manual systems fail
In Singapore, nine institutions were fined a combined $21m for anti-money laundering failures.
APAC BaaS market to reach $5.3b as embedded finance surges 148%
Regional revenue is set to climb from $4.44b in 2025 to over $12b by 2031.
APAC digital banking market to hit $5.12t by 2033
Market Data Forecast projects a 9.43% CAGR through the next decade.
Turning the tide on friendly fraud as Asia’s payments surge
Ultimately, the issue at stake is not just about reducing losses - it is about sustaining the trust that fuels e-commerce.
Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push
The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
BTN reinvents risk strategy as digital threats escalate
It has cut fraud effort by 80% using AI.
Indonesia accelerates real-time payments
QR code payment volume rose almost 50% year on year.
What are the must-have banking features by 2027?
Over 60% of respondents in Australia, China, and India find credit-building tools to be useful.
Financial crimes to continue to squeeze bank profits
More sophisticated crooks and stricter rules are expected to increase compliance costs.
Why tech is not the focal point of banks’ digital transformations
About 70% of digital transformations fail, an industry expert warned.
Chaudhary Group focuses on digital and green future in 54th WEF
Nirvana Chaudhary outlines strategic shifts in sustainability and digital banking at the World Economic Forum.
How NETS is helping SMEs get the right data to raise their revenue
NETS has a network of about 10 million cards and 130,000 payment touchpoints in Singapore.
Cyber insurance not ideal for small businesses
Getting cyber insurance is more beneficial to larger companies than smaller ones.
OCBC NISP, Tbk: Leading the Way in Banking Innovation and Brand Excellence in Indonesia
Indonesia's premier bank is recognised for cutting-edge innovation and exceptional brand excellence in the financial services industry, ensuring they...
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