Banking Research

Aug

GXS Bank launches Money Lock amid Singapore’s broader fight against scams

In an era where digital banking offers unprecedented convenience, it also presents new vulnerabilities. GXS Bank’s introduction of the “Money Lock” feature is a timely and strategic response to the escalating threat of scams in Singapore. This feature serves as a crucial digital safety net, providing customers with greater control…

Aug

Banking Research

Scams and mule accounts are the dominant threat in Asia Pacific banking

A recent survey by analytics software firm FICO reveals a significant shift in the landscape of financial crime across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region: scams and mule accounts have overtaken other types of fraud as the primary concern for banks. This surge is largely driven by the pervasive use of…

Aug

Banking Research

From acquisition to AI: how Japan’s banks are reinventing themselves in 2025

Japan’s financial sector is undergoing a profound transformation, propelled by regulatory liberalization, digital transformation by incumbent banks, and healthy competition from a burgeoning FinTech scene. This shift is clearly evidenced by the Bank of Japan’s April 2025 survey, which revealed that Japan’s three major megabanks – SMBC Group, MUFG Bank,…

Contact Info