Cards & Payments

UOB to maintain good asset quality amidst profitability dip

The bank is also expected to have a steady core capital ratio.

Alipay’s labor day outbound travel transactions up 77% in 2024

East Asia and Southeast Asia were the most preferred destinations.

Malaysia’s credit, charge card market value grows to $50.5b in 2024

Credit and charge cards make up 60% of all card payments in the country.

How banks should rethink pricing

It’s not just about how much customers pay but also what benefits they get.

Alipay+ enables 14 foreign e-wallets to pay in Hong Kong

About 90% of HK merchants now accept payments using foreign e-wallets.

Alipay+ inks deal with Jeju tourism org for exclusive offers to foreign visitors

Foreign visitors can enjoy up to 50% discounts from ZeroPay merchants.

Nium, Thredd expand virtual card partnership

The two fintech companies have issued 86 million virtual cards worldwide.

PH’s BillEase clinched $5m investment from Credit Saison lending arm

BillEase has achieved profitability in 2023 and delivered 47% return on equity.

BNPL provider Atome Financial doubles operating income in 2023

It’s BNPL services are now profitable, the company said in a press release.

Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card

The soon-to-be-launched card will underwrite based on present and future income, not just past financial records.

PH central bank revokes license of local money changer

Money changer NIKKO reportedly committed “serious violations” of money laundering laws.

India floats regulations for non-bank POS payment aggregators

They are required to apply authorisation from the RBI by May 2025.

Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024

HSBC's Vincent Lau a lineup of 250 speakers to discuss these at Money 20/20 Asia.

Superapps to help drive BNPL userbase to 670 million by 2028

Superapps like WeChat and Grab are adopting and offering BNPL services to users.