AFFIN Group And Baiduri Bank Sign MoU To Expand Malaysia-Brunei Cross-Border Banking

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Two Southeast Asian banks, one corridor: AFFIN Group and Baiduri Bank formalize plans to expand Malaysia-Brunei banking cooperation.

BNM Governor Says Banks Must Keep Humans Accountable For AI Decisions

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Malaysia’s banking workforce is being asked to build AI literacy alongside ethical judgment, per AICB’s Future Skills Framework.
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Bank Indonesia Launches Domestic Credit Card, Expands Fee-Free QRIS Policy

Bank Indonesia’s dual policy announcement signals a continued push toward domestically processed digital payments infrastructure.

Halogen Capital Launches Managed Portfolio Platform For Malaysian Financial Advisers

Halogen Capital’s Partner Portfolios platform combines equities, bonds, gold and crypto under adviser-led, professionally managed strategies.

Bitazza Taps Sumsub Travel Rule Solution Ahead Of Thailand Sec Deadline

Thailand’s Travel Rule mandate marks another step toward regulated, interoperable digital asset markets in the region.

Singapore Sets 2027 Start For Crypto Exchange Tax Data

Annual crypto tax reporting deadlines in Singapore will generally fall on May 31, including nil returns for firms with no reportable transactions.

BNM Backs RM10 Billion Guarantee Scheme For Malaysian SMEs

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A new RM10 billion guarantee scheme signals continued regulatory focus on closing Malaysia’s SME credit gap in 2026.

Coins.ph Integrates Tempo Blockchain For USDT And USDC Transfers

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From remittances to business payments, Coins.ph’s Tempo integration is aimed at Filipino users looking for faster, lower-cost stablecoin transfers.
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NTT DATA Launches Agentic AI Platform For Core Insurance Workflows

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Southeast Asia’s insurtech sector is watching closely as NTT DATA rolls out governed agentic AI tools built for regulated insurance environments.

Coreweave To Build Three AI Data Centres In Indonesia By 2028

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Indonesia joins CoreWeave’s global map of nearly 50 data centres as the company’s first Asia-Pacific site.

RHB Launches RHB Pay, Malaysia’s First Bank-Owned Payment Gateway

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The platform launched alongside RHB’s Progress Series 2026 forum in Kuala Lumpur this week.

Singapore Payments Industry Adopts Voluntary Code On Fees And Fraud

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The Singapore FinTech Association says the code aims to give consumers clearer recourse and raise the industry’s baseline of trust.

MAS Keeps Watch On Physical Banking Access As Singapore’s Digital Adoption Grows

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As Singapore’s banking sector digitizes, MAS continues to weigh accessibility for residents who are not fully digital.

China Cuts Cross-Border Settlement To 30 Minutes With First Digital Yuan Payment To Malaysia

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Beijing’s push for e-CNY in cross-border trade just notched another milestone with a Malaysia-bound payment.
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