Managers of Wealth Fintech

Lloyds completes its first India–UK digital Letter of Credit on WaveBL

It was executed entirely through the WaveBL platform and demonstrates how digital trade is shifting from long processing cycles to almost real-time execution.

Mastercard Introduces Analytics Suite for Smarte Credit Decisions

The suite uses network and permissioned data to help lenders build a fuller picture of consumers and small businesses.

Circle Asia, Visa and Pismo Launch AI PayLater Card in Vietnam

The partnership seeks to improve credit access and digital financial services from early 2026

Revolut opens waitlist for ultra-premium business spend management card

Our customers scale fast and travel often; and need a card that keeps up, while giving finance teams full control.

Absa Launches Three New Digital Payment Solutions

This solution empowers customers to manage cross‑border transactions on their own terms, lock in favourable currency rates, and reduce costs, all within a secure, digital-first environment.

Mbank Eyes Switzerland

Such potential partnerships would allow the bank to combine its regional expertise with the innovation power and infrastructure of the Swiss financial center.

RCBC Partners Relaxie to Expand Digital Banking for Filipinos in Europe

Announced at the Singapore FinTech Festival, the collaboration aims to embed RCBC’s digital banking products (such as savings and remittances) directly into Relaxie’s EU-based platforms.

Bank of Ireland customers continue adopting contactless payments methods as ATM usage dips

In Q3 2025, eCommerce contactless card transactions (digital wallets, Apple Pay/Google Pay) increased by 6%, whilst contactless ‘tap and go’ payment levels rose by 4% when compared to Q3 2024.

BNPL usage soars as holiday shoppers turn to flexible payments

At the same time, merchants are embracing BNPL as a strategic lever to drive conversion in a highly competitive online retail environment.

Learnings from Europe’s Fight Against Payment Fraud: How Collaboration Is Building a Safer Global System

Yet the move towards instant payments, which will increase choice and ease for end users, also brings new challenges as fraudsters seek to exploit gaps in the system.

Sharjah Finance, Tabby launch postpaid payments

The service is designed to provide residents and businesses with flexible payment options, enabling them to manage financial commitments more efficiently while benefiting from a secure and reliable platform.

Philippines-based payments and core banking startup Higala raises $4 million seed round

The country currently depends on a single national switch, limiting the resilience of the national payments system.

BPI and SingX Launch Real Time Remittance for OFWs in Key Markets

The service is designed for the approximately 800,000 Overseas Filipinos working in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia.

Buy now, pay later becoming economic necessity for merchant POS systems

From restaurants to retail counters, faster and more reliable POS systems are now seen

Swiss banks switch on open banking

The launch is the result of a broad-based industry initiative spanning several years, with the core goal of enabling enable non-banks secure and controlled access to banking data.

Navi UPI enables metro QR ticketing via ONDC

The integration allows users to plan routes, book single or return QR tickets and complete payments within one interface, eliminating the need for multiple apps or physical ticket counters.

Trust Bank Launches Visa-Powered Instalment Option for Credit Card Users

The new feature is available at selected retailers and supports payment plans starting from S$100

Pay.com.au raises $53 million for expansion into the US

The platform allows customers to earn and redeem points through a network of 16 global partners, including Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Airlines, American Express, Visa and Mastercard.

Mastercard & Zenith Bank roll out essential debit card

The card has been available since July 2025 across Zenith Bank’s branch network and digital channels, with options for both physical and virtual formats.

Ecommpay integrates Apple Pay QR feature

A new cross-platform Apple Pay QR offering tackles this, enabling customers to pay via the method on any device or browser, extending functionality to non-Apple devices.

Retail Banking