Technology
DBS and Stripe are partnering to support the growth of cross-border payments and agentic commerce in Asia by combining DBS’s banking network with Stripe’s financial technology. The partnership will also…
The London-founded company no longer wants to be known as a fintech that helps customers save on foreign exchange fees or spend abroad with a digital card, rather it positions…
Visa’s announced it will acquire fraud-intelligence company BioCatch for $2.4 billion. Announced on 3 August 2026, the deal will bring BioCatch’s behavioural and device intelligence into Visa’s existing fraud, risk,…
Technology resilience is no longer about simply keeping systems running. For global banks that operate across multiple markets, regulations and complex technology environments, it is about designing infrastructure that withstands…
Banks are entering a new phase of artificial intelligence adoption, moving beyond chatbots and productivity tools to deploy AI that can autonomously execute complex, multi-step tasks across regulated banking functions….
As digital banking becomes the primary channel for customer engagement, banks are investing in platforms that combine personalised experiences with scalable regional capabilities. At UOB, that strategy is led through…
The five biggest US banks posted stronger-than-expected second quarter results, fuelled by resilient consumer spending, elevated trading activity, and robust investment banking fees, while also investing in long-term growth strategies….
National Bank of Canada’s technology strategy has accelerated under the leadership of Julie Lévesque, whose work across AI, operations and enterprise governance has strengthened the institution’s digital foundations while advancing…
Financial institutions across Asia are recalibrating their approach to artificial intelligence, shifting focus from experimentation to resilience, governance and operational trust, as the technology becomes embedded in core systems. Artificial…
In its newly published Annual Economic Report 2026, BIS said the global economy remained resilient through early 2026, supported by strong trade and AI optimism, but the Strait of Hormuz…