FinTech
HitPay launches CFO Stack with B2B virtual accounts in Singapore, Philippines
HitPay has launched CFO Stack, starting with Virtual Accounts for B2B collections in Singapore and the Philippines, with supplier payments and other finance tools planned.
Maybank foresees Atome to contribute $200-$220M of EBITDA to Grab by 2028
Maybank Investment Bank estimated Atome to contribute about $200 million to $220 million of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to Grab Holdings by 2028.
Hong Kong puts AI governance and fintech in first five-year plan
Hong Kong's first five-year plan sets out AI governance, fintech infrastructure, startup funding and commercialization measures through 2030.
Maya lets eligible cardholders share one credit limit across two cards
Maya Bank has introduced a shared credit limit for eligible customers holding both its Landers Cashback and Maya Black credit cards.
Visa survey finds APAC consumers willing to trade remittance speed for stronger fraud protection
Visa's Money Travels 2026 research finds many APAC consumers would accept slower remittances for stronger fraud protection as digital transfers expand.
Mastercard survey finds APAC SMEs prioritize control as digital tools multiply
Mastercard's Dreamonomics research finds 74% of APAC SMEs are optimistic, while 69% prioritize predictability and 74% say integrated business tools are critical.
Global Payments’ Konrad Chan on what merchants need as payments become invisible [Q&A]
Global Payments’ Konrad Chan discusses digital wallets, cross-border payment rails, agentic commerce and the trust questions that grow as payments fade into the background.
OSL expands Banking Circle payment rails to six currencies
OSL says Banking Circle now supports its business payment rails in six fiat currencies, including Australian, Hong Kong and Singapore dollars.
Allfunds and HSBC add same-day fund settlement in Hong Kong
Allfunds says its HSBC-backed same-day settlement service for Hong Kong-domiciled money market funds went live in August 2026.
Grab agrees to buy 60% of Atome Financial for $1.49 billion
Grab signed an agreement to buy 60% of Atome Financial for $1.49 billion in cash, with the first closing expected by the third quarter of 2027, subject to approvals.
