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Mastercard, WEX disrupt Asia-Pacific fleet payments

WEX and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership to introduce Asia-Pacific's first unified fleet payments network. This initiative aims to streamline fleet management by integrating...


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Wise tackles travel payment barriers with new app

Wise has announced a significant upgrade to its app, integrating global QR payments and customisable eSIM plans to simplify international travel. This innovation addresses common...


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Independent Reserve expands cross-border payment services in Singapore

Independent Reserve, a digital asset firm licensed under Singapore's Payment Services Act, has expanded its platform to facilitate real-time cross-border payments for businesses. This new...


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Pine Labs disrupts Singapore payments market

Pine Labs, a global payments technology company, has introduced a unified platform for merchants in Singapore, combining payment acceptance, acquiring, instalment payments, and customer engagement....


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Fintech struggles to replace banks in Singapore

A recent YouGov survey commissioned by Aspire reveals that fintech has become mainstream in Singapore, with 80% of businesses utilising fintech providers. However, only 30%...


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OCBC doubles cashback for groceries and transport

OCBC has announced a significant update to its OCBC 365 Credit Card, doubling the cashback earn rate for groceries and transport to 6% starting 1...


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OCBC sees more seniors use digital payments for online shopping and travel

OCBC has observed a significant increase in digital payment usage among its senior customers, with those aged 60 and above showing a 60% rise in...


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AhaPay forges strategic alliance with Share Commerce

AhaPay, a Malaysian buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider under the fintech holding Fingular, has announced a strategic partnership with Share Commerce, a leading digital...


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Singaporeans reject full AI control when making purchases

Global Payments has unveiled research highlighting a significant trust gap in agentic commerce among Singaporean consumers. Whilst 59% of Singaporeans are open to AI agents...


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Visa and Reap disrupt global payments with stablecoin cards

Reap, a global financial technology firm, has teamed up with Visa to launch stablecoin-linked Visa credit card programmes across more than 100 markets. This collaboration...


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