Financial Technology
DIFC to become the world's first AI-Native financial centre
DUBAI, UAE, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dubai International Financial
Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa
and South Asia region, today announced that it will become the world's first
AI-Native financial centre.
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Cognizant joins J.P. Morgan Payments Consultant Implementation Program
Clients can leverage Cognizant to accelerate implementation of J.P. Morgan
Payments solutions
TEANECK, N.J., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant
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Newborn Town Launches NUSD Pay to Advance AI Agent Pay and Improve Cross-Border Payment Efficiency
HONG KONG, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Newborn Town, a leading global social entertainment company, announced the launch of its AI Agent Pay project, NUSD Pay, marking its strategic move into autonomous payment infrastructure for AI Agents. As a global technology company with deep roots in ov...
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Money20/20 Asia: EBANX expands recurring alternative payments offering, unlocks a 1 billion user potential across 12 emerging markets
Consumers without credit or debit cards will be able to access
subscription-based digital services like streaming, software, and gaming
platforms globally
SINGAPORE and CURITIBA, Brazil, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, EBANX
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EQT raises Asia Pacific's largest private equity fund, closing BPEA IX at USD 15.6 billion in total commitments
* EQT BPEA IX oversubscribed; closes at USD 15.6 billion in total commitments * BPEA IX is the largest Asia Pacific-dedicated private equity fund raised to date, with USD 14.9 billion in fee-generating assets under management * Robust investor demand serves as a testament to EQT's Asia platfo...
2026-04-21 11:43
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Thunes Launches Real-Time Payments into New Zealand
Members of Thunes' Direct Global Network can now send real-time payments to
bank accounts in New Zealand, further strengthening the company's presence in
the Asia-Pacific region.
BANGKOK, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunes
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Moomoo Pioneers the Era of Agentic Investing with Launch of Moomoo API Skills
* The first AI-powered API Skills that turn trading ideas into execution — no coding required KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and SINGAPORE, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Moomootoday announced the launch of Moomoo API Skills, its AI-powered capability that enables investors to execute sophisticated tra...
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Quantitative Brokers Recognized for Innovation in Interest Rate and Fixed Income Trading at the 2026 Bond Markets Awards
NEW YORK and LONDON, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantitative Brokers ("QB"), an independent provider of global execution algorithms and data-driven analytics, today announced that it has been awarded"Most Innovative Use of Technology in a Market Participant" at the Bond Markets Awards 2026, h...
2026-04-17 20:00
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EFGH and Digital Asset Protection HHP High-Tech Center JSC Form Joint Venture To Build National Blockchain Infrastructure In Vietnam, Partners to Build Five Other Digital Projects
VNL1 will build Vietnam's national product traceability blockchain with USD 8 million in committed capital. A concurrent framework agreement covers five additional projects spanning fintech, tourism, commodities, AI compute, and a mixed-use financial district. SINGAPORE and HO CHI MINH CITY, Vie...
2026-04-17 18:19
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Ant International, IFC, GCash pioneer first-of-its-kind sustainability impact scorecard to expand MSME access to sustainable financing
TAGUIG CITY, Philippines, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Furthering its mission of driving digital financial inclusion, Ant International, International Finance Corp. (IFC), and GCash are developing a Sustainability Impact Scorecard that will make it easier for micro, small, and medium enterprise...
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Three Sovereign Funds Anchor Newly Launched Galaxy Orientis China-ASEAN Investment Platform
First Close of $520 Million Anchored by China Investment Corporation, Indonesia Investment Authority, and State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan BEIJING, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China Investment Corporation ("CIC"), Indonesia Investment Authority ("INA"), and the State Oil Fund of t...
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Bain Capital Opens Office in Abu Dhabi, Deepening Long-Term Commitment to the Middle East
Presence in ADGM will support long-term investor partnerships, portfolio company expansion, and the foundation for future regional investment activity ABU DHABI, UAE, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, today announced the opening of its office i...
2026-04-16 22:33
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Instadesk Launches Malaysia Node to Meet Growing Demand for Local Data Compliance
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Instadesk, a leading AI-powered customer engagement platform, has officially launched its Malaysia node, reinforcing its commitment to in-country data residency and long-term investment in Southeast Asia. The node is designed to serve enterpr...
2026-04-16 18:05
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XTransfer Showcases Seamless Cross-Border Payment Solutions at INDO INTERTEX & INATEX 2026 to Empower the Textile SMEs
JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform XTransfer made its presence at the premier Southeast Asian textile industry events—the Indonesia International Textile & Garment Machinery Exhibition (INDO INTERTEX) and the Indonesia Interna...
2026-04-16 15:27
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Aryza Acquires Umbrella Tech, advancing Collection Intelligence with voice-based Agentic AI for the global Collections & Recoveries industry
LONDON, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aryza, a global provider of E2E AI-enabled automation software across the credit & debt lifecycle, has acquired Umbrella Tech, a Toronto based leader in voice-based agentic AI for the financial services industry. The acquisition significantly expands Aryz...
2026-04-15 16:00
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Infront Assetmax Enhances EAM Connectivity, Advancing APAC Wealth Management Through OpenWealth
SINGAPORE, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Synpulse, a leading global management consultancy and technology partner to financial institutions, has successfully supported Infront Assetmax, an integrated wealth management software solution in becoming OpenWealth‑ready in Asia‑Pacific (APAC). The mil...
2026-04-15 10:00
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Noah Holdings and ARK Wealth Management Win Top Honors from Asian Private Banker and Euromoney, Highlighting Expertise in Connecting Chinese Wealth to Global Markets
HONG KONG, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Noah Holdings Limited ("Noah" or the "Company") (NYSE: NOAH, HKEX: 6686) and its global wealth management platform, ARK Wealth Management ("ARK"), have been honored with multiple top industry awards from Asian Private Banker and Euromoney. These accolades...
2026-04-14 16:45
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Growvana Becomes Title Sponsor of Amplify Beginning in 2026, Deepening Its Commitment to the Next Generation of High-Growth Consumer Brands
A long-term title sponsorship of one of the most influential networks in DTC,
retail, and CPG positions Growvana at the center of the conversations,
connections, and operating decisions shaping the future of commerce.
DALLAS and CHICAGO, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Growvana
2026-04-13 20:58
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Longbridge Securities Wins at the SBR Technology Excellence Awards 2026
Longbridge Wins "AI-Brokerage" at the 2026 SBR Technology Excellence Awards SINGAPORE, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Longbridge Securities Singapore announced that it has won the"AI-Brokerage" award at the 2026 SBR Technology Excellence Awards. This award underscores Longbridge Securities' strat...
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ADX leads listed companies at Global Investors Roadshow in Hong Kong
* Connecting global investors with Abu Dhabi's thriving capital market and opportunities ABU DHABI, UAE, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group and its listed companies are heading to Hong Kong for its annual Global Investor Outreach on 14 to 16 April, pres...
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