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Ethiopia’s Commercial Bank Announces Digital Banking Disruptions

It related it to “system upgrades” and urged clients to prepare for it.

Vodafone Qatar buys Maktapp to boost SME solutions

The acquisition will allow Vodafone Qatar to integrate Maktapp’s capabilities into its broader digital ecosystem, combining connectivity, payments, and operational tools into a single platform.

Fears offshore move by banks is start of a tech brain drain

The Finance Sector Union said CBA employed 6788 people at its Indian campus – around 15 per cent of total headcount – up 138 per cent between 2022 and 2025.

GLN Connects to Vietnam's National QR Network, Enabling Nationwide QR Payments

Vietnam's payment infrastructure is built on the VietQR Global system operated by NAPAS, linking banks and merchants nationwide.

Trust is the True Tipping Point of Mobile Banking Loyalty

The research they cite suggests that half of customers are readily willing to switch providers for a better digital experience – competitive features, better in-app engagement, and frictionless services.

Castle Trust Bank taps Monument for cloud banking upgrade

The implementation is currently under way, with completion targeted for early 2027.

Ovanti taps codebase technologies for digital asset bank expansion

Through its technology arm, Datamorph, Ovanti will integrate directly with Digibanc to fast-track deployment of digital banking and asset management capabilities.

iFAST Global Bank Implements Open Banking v4.0 Standard Uplift in Collaboration with Ozone API

The partnership enables iFAST Global Bank to offer its new digital multi-currency current accounts for individuals and businesses with secure, standards-compliant Open Banking APIs.

Vietnam’s SHB collaborates with Huawei for digital banking

The tie-up with Huawei forms part of its longer-term plan to use technology.

Digital banks lead Philippines in Forbes 2026 rankings

The rankings, compiled by Forbes in partnership with Statista, are based on a global survey of more than 54,000 respondents across 34 countries.

CTBC Bank USA picks Narmi for digital ops

This work will begin with account opening, consumer digital banking, and business digital banking capabilities.

ADIB licensed as an Open Finance provider in the UAE

Under the new framework, ADIB is set to operate in two distinct capacities.

Africa’s corporate banking push hits integration headaches

Africa’s banks have made significant strides in rolling out sophisticated digital platforms for corporate clients.

Mobile, localisation and AI redefine the future of checkout

Consumers are increasingly completing even high-value purchases on mobile devices, particularly in Asia-Pacific and EMEA.

Backbase, Ninth Wave Bring Open Finance Connectivity to Commercial Banking

Banks can now link real-time banking data to corporate ERP and accounting systems to improve cash flow visibility and support cleaner reconciliation.

Android banking trojan linked to Cambodia scam compound

Investigators traced the operation after spotting unusual DNS traffic across customer networks.

SoFI adds FedNow instant bank transfers

Most banks that use FedNow® Service only support receive capabilities.

GCash, Visa Among 24 Others Eyeing Philippines Payments Transit Concession

The proposed transit concession aims to unify the national rail network and integrate various Philippines payments platforms into the daily commute.

Cross Switch Goes Live with Absa Pay to Enable Secure Bank-Authenticated Checkout

The go‑live with Absa Pay highlights Cross Switch’s ongoing commitment to interoperability, resilience, and streamlined connectivity with leading banks and payment schemes.

GCash Waives Transfer Fees to the Middle East Until End of April 2026

The initiative, which runs until 30 April 2026, is intended to help local families provide more affordable financial assistance to their relatives working in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.