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World Business Outlook Awards 2024 Celebrates Business Excellence in Thailand
The prestigious World Business Outlook Awards 2024 unfolded in a glittering event at the Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park in Thailand on 2nd ...
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Global: OCBC Launches Instant Pay-to-Wallet Cross-Border Remittance Service
OCBC Bank has introduced a new peer-to-peer pay-to-wallet service, enabling instant cross-border transfers to digital wallets, starting with Weixin Pay and Alipay—the two ...
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Global: UBS Trials Blockchain-Powered Payment System for Enhanced Cross-Border Transactions
UBS has successfully piloted a blockchain-based payment system, achieving seamless transactions with multinational clients and banks. The pilot included both domestic transfers within ...
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Global: BNZ Acquires Open Banking Fintech BlinkPay to Drive Innovation
BlinkPay, an open banking fintech established in 2015, connects with all major New Zealand banks to offer a suite of payment services. Now, ...
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Global: Visa Expands QR Code Payment Access Across Asia Pacific
Visa is set to broaden QR code payment options across Asia Pacific by connecting with key local QR payment providers: Lakala in Mainland ...
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Google: Brazil’s Central Bank Unveils Contactless Pix Payments with Google Wallet Integration
Brazil’s Pix payment system is stepping into the contactless era with Google Wallet integration, enabling seamless mobile payments. This week, Brazil’s Central Bank ...
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Global: Singapore to Bolster Asset Tokenization Amid Rising Demand
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced plans to advance asset tokenization within the financial services sector, responding to increasing interest in ...
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Global: J.P. Morgan Payments Teams Up with Checkbook for Digital Check Payment Solutions
J.P. Morgan Payments has partnered with digital payments platform Checkbook, allowing J.P. Morgan’s corporate clients to leverage digital checks for faster, more efficient ...
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Global: Geidea and tpay Partner to Revolutionize Digital Payments and Boost Financial Inclusion in KSA, Egypt, and UAE
Geidea, a leading financial technology company, has announced a strategic partnership with tpay, the region’s top payment connector, in a landmark effort to ...
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Global: BIS Steps Back from Project mBridge Amid BRICS Sanctions Concerns
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced it has “graduated out” of Project mBridge, the cross-border central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative it ...