Cards & Payments
Asia leads shift to ‘invisible’ payments
The latest Global Payments Report highlights a significant shift towards "invisible" payments across Asia, as consumers increasingly demand convenience and speed. The report, discussed at...
DBS and Citi disrupt cross-border USD payments
DBS and Citi have successfully executed a cross-border USD payment between Singapore and the United States over a weekend, marking a significant advancement in global...
Adyen streamlines Limitless payments across six markets
Adyen, a leading global financial technology platform, has announced a partnership with Limitless Technology Group to enhance the payment infrastructure for its diverse portfolio of...
Alipay+ and S&P Global report reveals AI trust issues hinder global commerce
A recent report by Alipay+ and S&P Global reveals that whilst Singapore consumers are increasingly open to AI-powered travel recommendations, significant challenges remain in payment...
Mastercard reshuffles leadership amid digital shift
Mastercard has appointed Beena Pothen as Division President for West Southeast Asia, overseeing operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, and Myanmar. This appointment is part...
Hong Leong Bank unveils HLB opus luxury card
Hong Leong Bank has launched the HLB opus, a groundbreaking credit card crafted from ceramic, marking Malaysia's first Visa Infinite Privilege payment experience. Available exclusively...
Citi disrupts banking with Swift blockchain transactions
Citi has achieved a significant milestone by processing live transactions on Swift’s blockchain-based ledger, becoming the first US bank to do so. This initiative, in...
Singapore and Malaysia payment cards among top exploited by cybercriminals, report shows
Cybersecurity company F6 has uncovered that Singapore and Malaysia are among the top 10 countries globally for payment cards sold on underground markets. In 2025,...
UOB, HSBC complete live tokenised deposit transaction on Swift’s blockchain-based ledger
UOB and HSBC have successfully executed live cross-border transactions in Hong Kong dollars using Swift's blockchain-based ledger. This achievement marks UOB as the first Singapore-headquartered...
DBS and Stripe partner to enhance Asia’s digital and AI-powered economy
DBS and Stripe have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the growth of agentic commerce and cross-border payments across Asia. By integrating DBS' banking capabilities...
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