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Asia is leading payments modernisation and banks can't afford to fall behind
Asia is leading payments modernisation and banks can't afford to fall behind
By partnering with fintechs, banks can combine regulatory strength with innovation, new use cases, and customer-centric solutions.
APAC receives $926b in cross-border C2C flows
The Middle East contributes $323b into the region in 2025.
APAC neobanking hits $261b in 2025 as mobile use rises
China and India account for 70% of regional market share.
Human Sparsity Blockchain: A citizen-validated ledger for digital finance supervision
HSB collects ground-level fraud signals that are captured in standardised entries.
Asia Pacific lenders turn to AI to strengthen compliance efforts
Oracle’s clients achieved 70% productivity gains as AI improved compliance efficiency.
ERP transparency drives quality, speed in specialised manufacturing: Extel
Oracle NetSuite enables full traceability and quicker delivery for specialised clients.
Oracle NetSuite’s Wiessinger urges balance in AI-driven cloud ERP adoption
He highlights how firms can avoid over-customisation and harness agentic AI for scalable growth.
Adoption and embedded AI steer Oracle NetSuite’s product roadmap
Oracle’s Sullivan says NetSuite’s autonomous close gives firms real-time confidence in their books.
Zoho expands finance suite into full ERP solution
The software giant bets on AI, digital payments, and cross-border tools for SMEs.
SEA's digital economy to reach $263b in gross merchandise value
Key drivers include increased digital engagement and monetisation strategies.
Banks, telecoms risk commoditization without super apps expansion
Banks and telecom companies face relegation to basic service providers unless they enhance their ecosystems.
Singapore draws New Zealand startups with fintech boom
Common goals and strategic location drive NZ expansion into Singapore.
Why tech is not the focal point of banks’ digital transformations
About 70% of digital transformations fail, an industry expert warned.
Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2024 Winner: Silverlake Axis Sdn Bhd
Sara Ismail, Head of PR, Marketing & Corporate Communication at Silverlake Axis, unveils the company's groundbreaking strategies in navigating the...
Saxo CEO stresses digital wealth’s key role in investment access
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...
Italy brings its strong suits to Singapore’s fintech expo
Italian trade executive says 9 firms at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023 exemplify the diverse range of products and expertise Italy can bring to...
Singapore FinTech Festival 2023 draws record 66,000 participants
Participants came from over 150 countries and regions, from just 115 in 2022.
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