Financial Technology
Hong Leong Bank Awarded Best Managed Bank in Malaysia by The Asian Banker, Group MD/CEO Kevin Lam Named Best Bank CEO in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Leong Bank ("HLB" or the "Bank") has been named the Best Managed Bank in Malaysia at The Asian Banker ("TAB") Global Leadership Achievement Awards 2026, attributed to the Bank modernizing its digital foundation, reducing dependency on lega...
First of Its Kind in Hong Kong! Global X Gold Covered Call Active ETF (3533/41533)
Capturing a New Gold Era by Transforming Market Volatility into Potential Option Premium Income HONG KONG, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) Limited ("Mirae Asset (Hong Kong)"), through its Global X ETFs brand, is pleased to announce the launch of theGlobal ...
Yiren Digital Advances Transition to AI-Native, Multi-Industry Operating Model with Enterprise AI Architecture Rollout
Proprietary Multi-Agent Architecture Enables AI-Driven Execution Across Financial Services and Emerging AI-Native Verticals BEIJING, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yiren Digital Ltd. (NYSE: YRD) ("Yiren Digital" or the "Company"), a leading fintech company specializing in digital consumer lending,...
GLG Provides Expert Insights on Bloomberg's ASKB
GLG and Bloomberg Terminal® clients can now access the premium research
provider's unblinded expert transcripts directly via Bloomberg's new
conversational AI interface
NEW YORK, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GLG
Aistra Acquires Controlling Stake in Veracity Services to Expand its AI-Augmented Finance & Accounting Business and Global Clientele
~Creates a unified AI-augmented platform spanning accounting, audit support, and transaction management across global markets~ MUMBAI, India, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aistra, an AI Managed Services firm focused on transforming enterprise operations, announced the acquisition of a controlling...
Ant Digital Technologies and Ryt Bank Win Best AI-Powered Customer Experience Award in Malaysia
Partnership Recognition Underscores Rapid Growth of AI-Driven Digital Banking in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ant Digital Technologies and Ryt Bank today announced that their partnership has been honoured with the Best AI-Powered Customer Experience and Engagemen...
GLN International Expands QR Payment Coverage Across Mainland China Through Weixin Pay Network
• Expands QR payment coverage across broader everyday payment scenarios in China following UnionPay connectivity • Enables seamless payments at Weixin Pay merchants across China without installing local apps • Strengthens GLN's cross-border payment infrastructure through partnerships with Tenpa...
ADGM Participates in Milken 2026 as Firms with USD 4.4 Trillion in AUM Commit to Join Financial Centre
ABU DHABI, UAE, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ADGM, the international financial centre ("IFC") of Abu Dhabi, marked a successful participation in the Milken Institute Global Conference 2026 (May 3 to 6) in Los Angeles, rounding off an exceptional month that saw 8 major global financial institution...
XTransfer Joins in Chile Fintech Forum 2026
Brings X-Net to Latin America to Support SME Foreign Trade Payments SANTIAGO, Chile, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XTransfer, the world's leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, participated in theChile Fintech Forum 2026as the Platinum sponsor and introduced X-Net in Latin America for th...
GCash is an official partner of ASEAN 2026: bringing cashless convenience, financial inclusion to the heart of the region's largest leadership gathering
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GCash, the
Philippines' leading financial technology platform, is proud to support the
48th ASEAN Summit as an official partner, bringing cashless convenience and
financial inclusion to the region's largest leadership gathering.
Cathay United Bank Cambodia Strengthens Digital Finance With Launch of CUBC Merchant App
Boosting operational efficiency through integrated KHQR payment collection and merchant management features PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With over a decade of experience in the Cambodian market, Cathay United Bank Cambodia (CUBC) has launched a wide range of diversified and...
FinVolution Launches 11th Global AI Competition: Teaching Voice AI When to Speak
SHANGHAI, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FinVolution Group has officially
launched the 2026 FinVolution Global Data Science Competition today. This
year's challenge focused on turn-taking modeling in conversations, with the aim
of giving voice AI a sense of when to speak.
GC Talk Limited Unveils ETF365.com.hk: A New Benchmark for Data Transparency in Global ETF Information
HONG KONG, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GC Talk Limited, a premier digital
media organization, is proud to announce the official launch ofETF365.com.hk
EquiLend Acquires Finadium, Expanding Presence in Securities Finance Research & Consulting
Finadium to continue operating independently as a subsidiary of EquiLend
NEW YORK, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EquiLend
Ant International Highlights Democratising AI and Strengthening Trust in 2025 Sustainability Report
* With the inclusion principle integrated into main innovation projects, Ant International now links 2 bn user accounts with 150 mn merchants through multi-layered partnerships, providesglobal account services to 1.6 mn SMEs, and helps over 30 mn underserved businesses and individuals access qu...
Longbridge Cafe Coming to Singapore: From an App on Your Phone to a Presence in Your City
SINGAPORE, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Longbridge Securities, the AI-powered
online brokerage
As CFD Brokers Expand Card-Based Payment Use Cases, Vantage Moves Early with Virtual Card Service
PORT VILA, Vanuatu, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As CFD platforms evolve beyond
market access, account-linked services and card-based payment use cases are
increasingly integrated into fintech.Vantage Markets
New SMU Master's Programme Prepares Talent for AI-Driven Economic Roles
MDSE responds to growing need for professionals who can interpret, not just
build, AI models
SINGAPORE, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore Management University (SMU)
Tonik Becomes the First Standalone Digital Bank in the Philippines to Achieve Profitability
Built on Lending, Not on Users. Powered by the Strongest Unit Economics in Philippine Banking. MANILA, Philippines and SINGAPORE, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonik, the holder of BSP Digital Banking License No. 001 and the Philippines' first standalone digital bank, has reached a defining miles...
Huawei Empowers Regional Synergy at the 2026 APAC Eco-Partner Summit in Thailand
BANGKOK, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A premier industry summit concluded today at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), gathering hundreds of industry leaders and experts from over 7 key regions, including Mainland China, Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand, to forge a...
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