Financial Services
IMAS launches initiatives to boost tokenisation understanding
The Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS) has unveiled a series of education-focused initiatives aimed at accelerating the understanding and adoption of blockchain and tokenisation...
Central banks explore synchronised FX settlement
The Bank of England, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and Bank of Thailand have announced a joint initiative to explore the technical and policy implications...
MAS proposes AI risk management guidelines for financial sector
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released a consultation paper proposing new guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI) risk management within the financial sector. These...
MAS completes live trial of CBDC for interbank lending
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced the successful completion of a live trial for settling interbank overnight lending transactions using wholesale Central Bank...
Finloop and 1exchange partner for RWA liquidity ecosystem
Finloop Finance Technology Holding Limited, a global Web5 wealth technology platform, and 1exchange, a regulated exchange for Real-World Assets (RWA) security tokens, have announced a...
MAS and Deutsche Bundesbank sign MoU on digital asset settlement
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Deutsche Bundesbank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on cross-border digital asset settlement. Announced...
Evercomm and CTBC launch AI-powered finance engine
Evercomm, a leader in digital sustainability solutions, and CTBC Bank, Taiwan's largest privately-owned bank, have announced the full operational deployment of their AI-powered transition finance...
ASEAN FinTechs secure larger deals amid funding decline
ASEAN's Financial Technology (FinTech) sector is navigating a challenging landscape in 2025, with funding hitting its lowest since 2016. Despite this, mature FinTechs are securing...
Maybank and XTransfer expand cross-border payment solutions
Maybank and XTransfer have announced a strategic partnership to enhance cross-border payment solutions, including Shariah-compliant services, across ASEAN. The collaboration was formalised during the Singapore...
UOB, BCG, and NUS release White Paper on wealth succession in Asia
UOB Private Bank, in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and NUS Business School, has unveiled a comprehensive White Paper titled "The Asia Generational Wealth...
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