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SG's PathFin.ai AI-sharing programme grows to over 300 participants
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (192+ words) The initiative aims to lower the cost for smaller financial institutions adopting AI. The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) PathFin.ai programme to share artificial intelligence (AI) solutions has grown to over 300 participants since its launch in August 2025. “Smaller financial…...
Ant International launches protocol for agentic AI payments
7+ hour, 48+ min ago (261+ words) 10 mobile wallets and 7 acquiring partners will adopt the protocol in the first phase. Ant International has rolled out an agentic mobile protocol (AMP) globally that enables its partners to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) agents that execute payments. With the protocol,…...
Indian consumers trust AI to compare and apply for loans
12+ hour, 13+ min ago (299+ words) About 85% said they would feel more comfortable using an LLM provided to a financial provider they already trust. Nearly 9 in 10 (89%) of Indian consumers trust large language models (LLMs) or generative AI to compare loans across different lenders, according to a…...
Ant, Mastercard, Visa build common AI agent identity framework
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (194+ words) They aim to streamline AI agent onboarding and identification. The framework will be based on shared principles while preserving each network's own verification and decisioning processes, according to a joint statement of 10 September 2026. The three companies aim at helping card…...
Bank CFOs weigh broader returns from AI investment
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (267+ words) Financial institutions are prioritising productivity and risk before using AI to pursue customer growth and faster product development. Bank chief financial officers should look beyond immediate financial returns when deciding whether artificial intelligence investments are worth expanding, as early use…...
Singaporeans lead in digital wallet adoption but AI commerce trust lags
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (268+ words) Mobile wallets are now the preferred way to pay when travelling. Singaporeans are amongst the most enthusiastic adopters of integrated digital wallet experiences globally, but privacy concerns and a preference for human control are holding back full adoption of AI-powered…...
How can banks defend against AI-driven fraud?
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (286+ words) Almost half of Asia-Pacific banks lose more than $10m to fraud yearly. Banks face growing risks from artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled fraud as criminals use the technology to create fake identities, forged documents, and deepfake videos, whilst many lenders report rising…...
Singaporeans lead demand for integrated travel apps but distrust AI for payments
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (268+ words) Mobile wallets are now the preferred way to pay when travelling. Singaporeans are amongst the most enthusiastic adopters of integrated digital wallet experiences globally, but privacy concerns and a preference for human control are holding back full adoption of AI-powered…...
Banks rethink legacy IT costs to fund AI
1+ week, 6+ day ago (296+ words) Banks are rethinking legacy technology spending and vendor strategies to free capital for AI whilst keeping operations resilient. Asian banks are under pressure to free technology spending for artificial intelligence as maintenance, security, and rising software costs consume most IT…...
Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2026 Event Highlights
1+ week, 6+ day ago (86+ words) Asian Banking & Finance Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2026 Event Highlights Revisit the fintech innovators who raised the bar, unlocked new possibilities, and shaped the future of finance. The Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2026 celebrated bold innovation and made headlines as…...