Financial Technology
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...
Tencent Cloud Partners with Ryt Bank to Deliver AI-Powered Banking in Malaysia
HONG KONG, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced it has partnered withRyt Bank , the world's first AI-powered bank in Malaysia, delivers a conversational banking experience for everyday payments. LeveragingTencent Cloud...
Longbridge Names Gavin Chia as Singapore and Regional CEO, Southeast Asia, Marking a New Chapter for the AI-powered digital Brokerage
SINGAPORE, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Longbridge
Multi Investment accelerates its diversification strategy following a CHF 480 million capital raise
GENEVA, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a significant capital raise of CHF 480 million, Multi Investment confirms its position as a dynamic player in international investment. The company, which has already supported several businesses worldwide, is now entering a new strategic phase focuse...
Gigs Enters Asia-Pacific with Landmark ShopBack Partnership, Powering Embedded Travel Connectivity to Asia-Pacific's Leading Rewards Platform
Launch marks Gigs' first major Asia-Pacific customer and one of the most ambitious embedded connectivity rollouts in the region, as the company extends its category leadership from the US, Europe and Latin America into Asia-Pacific. SINGAPORE, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gigs, the operating syste...
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