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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.

Trustly tops 120m users globally as Pay by Bank adoption increases

Meanwhile, in the United States, at least 100 million consumers have authorised a third party like Trustly to access their bank account data.

MIB's FaisaMobile X upgraded with added convenience

Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB) has stated that the upgrade to the latest version of their mobile application, FaisaMobile X, will see more convenience in conducting digital transactions.

GCash drives employee empowerment to advance fintech for Filipinos

Millions of Filipinos today navigate daily life with the support of digital financial tools, and for GCash, the momentum behind many of these solutions begins within its own workforce.

CommBank mobile app to scan password chip for fast account onboarding

Potential customers must also scan their face using their phone to ensure it matches the photo stored in the passport's chip.

du Pay and GCash link up to streamline UAE–Philippines remittances

The partnership is structured to broaden how remittances are used once received.

Personetics & Atomic partner on in-app deposit switching

The service also tracks whether customers complete those actions, giving banks data on uptake and results.

New Zealand extends Open Banking to business banking channels

The announcement was made by Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson and Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Chris Penk.

SCBX forms BankX for Thai virtual bank bid

Bangkok-based SCBX teams with WeBank Technology Services and KakaoBank as Thailand moves toward licensing its first virtual banks.

GCash and Lawson Roll Out Digital Payments Across 200 Philippine Branches

Powered by GCash for Business - EasyPOS, the stores now accept QR, card, and tap payments, while also serving as over-the-counter cash-in hubs.

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