Current Account Feb 23 Mastercard and Island Pay launch CBDC linked prepaid card in the Bahamas Mastercard and Island Pay launched a prepaid card which allows users to transact using the Central Bank of The Bahamas issued digital currency, and ex... 6469
Research Note Mar 31 BNPL funding grew 93% CAGR as volumes, users and revenues surged in 2020 The rapid transformation of domestic and cross-border payments brings new opportunities and challenges for financial institutions. Industry experts sh... 16785
Research Note Jan 01 TEST FEED == BNPL funding grew 93% CAGR as volumes, users and revenues surge in 2020 The rapid transformation of domestic and cross-border payments brings new opportunities and challenges for financial institutions. Industry experts sh... 260
Current Account May 07 Digital currencies gain momentum in US and China The largest US cryptocurrency platform goes public and China's digital renminbi testing speeds up... 14637
Trendwatch May 21 Central banks work to link multiple CBDCs across borders Several countries all over the worl in various stages of developing central bank digital currencies (CBDC) . In a survey of 46 central banks, BIS foun... 10133
Research Note May 31 The central bank digital currency disruption has arrived! As CBDC trials move into actual implementations, global financial markets and monetary systems will be disrupted and transformed.... 49178
Opinions Jul 14 R3’s Ghosh: “Asia Pacific countries lead the charge towards CBDCs” Increased adoption and access to CBDCs is the next step for central banks to push greater use of digital payments. This is an opportunity which countr... 7088
Interview Jul 06 Mojaloop’s Hunter: “Our mission and vision on financial inclusion are aligned” Paula Hunter, executive director of Mojaloop Foundation explained how it will work with its new sponsor member, MAS, to explore technology advancement... 9061
Speech Nov 18 MAS’ Menon: “Open crypto networks are not at the stage to meet high standards of governance, security and resilience” Ravi Menon, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore speaks during the Singapore FinTech Festival 2021 on the future of money, finance... 28439
Research Note Nov 22 Global corporates and FIs see digital currency and sustainable finance as key drivers for RMB use New digital financial infrastructure, new regional free trade agreements, and decisive leadership in the emerging sustainability and green agenda bode... 7670
Sibos Round Up Jan 01 Decentralised finance and Web 3.0 shaping the future of financial services During the Singapore Fintech Festival 2021, industry leaders and experts discussed the emerging technology innovations in financial services, the deve... 132
Panel discussion Aug 23 Digital money changes everything Financial industry leaders and decision-makers assess the banking and financial regulatory landscape over the course of digitalisation, fintech innova... 4963
Panel discussion Aug 24 Cloud migration— Pandora’s box of data, culture and core replacement The cloud was the main topic of discussion at a tech roundtable, with leaders in digital innovation describing their experiences in core migration, ch... 4321
Sibos Round Up Oct 10 Top 10 takeaways from SWIFT at SIBOS 2023 Key takeaways from Sibos 2023: highlighting the importance of collaboration in addressing cross-border payment challenges, reducing transaction fricti... 2885
Sibos Round Up Nov 30 In conversation with DBS’ Tan Su Shan on recharging global finance Tan Su Shan, group head of institutional banking at DBS, discusses DBS’ digital transformation story, the evolution of its financial ecosystem to ad... 31742
Sibos Round Up Dec 02 In conversation with StanChart's David Whiteing on technology, innovation, regulatory compliance and operational resilience David Whiteing, chief operating officer at Standard Chartered, discusses the bank’s digital transformation, its various digital platforms and partne... 25590
Interview Dec 23 BSP's deputy governor Tangonan on financial inclusion, digital transformation, CDBCS and new payments infrastructures Mamerto Tangonan, deputy governor of BSP, discussed the latest developments in the Philippine’s journey to digitalising its financial ecosystem. He ... 19019
Interview Jan 27 Chinese blockchain players want to ride 5G He Cong, founder of Probe Group and a leader in China's blockchain industry, met with Emmanuel Daniel, founder, in Beijing to discuss the challenges a... 31737
Sibos Round Up Jan 18 WadzPay's Parv Aggarwal: “We allow anyone to pay for anything with anything” Parv Aggarwal, head of partnerships at WadzPay, talks about the company's mission to integrate payments between the physical currency world and the me... 4717
Interviews May 23 Signature Bank shutdown explained Author Emmanuel Daniel, founder of The Asian Banker, ignited a lively discussion with former US congressman Barney Frank and SC Ventures head Alex Man... 9438
Panel Discussion Aug 07 Banks aim for seamless global payments with ISO 20022 and technology integration Opening up payment systems for wider usage and standardising with ISO 20022 will achieve speed, security, transparency and traceability in cross-borde... 7978
Interviews Sep 06 How will BNY’s innovations drive the future of cross-border payments in Asia Pacific Jennifer Barker, global head of treasury services and depositary receipts at BNY, discussed the rapid evolution of cross-border payments in Asia Pacif... 5282
Speeches and Presentations Sep 27 Philippines' digital transformation fuels financial growth and inclusion Leaders and regulators in the Philippine banking and finance industry convened at Finance Philippines 2024 held on 26 September to discuss the vital r... 4045
Interviews Jan 01 unpublish How will BNY’s innovations drive the future of cross-border payments in Asia Pacific Jennifer Barker, global head of treasury services and depositary receipts at BNY, discussed the rapid evolution of cross-border payments in Asia Pacif... 3253
