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A Singapore-based fintech firm has rolled out an artificial intelligence–driven tax optimization solution designed to help corporates streamline compliance, reduce liabilities, and enhance financial planning. The launch underscores the growing role of AI in corporate finance, particularly in regions like...

A consortium of leading banks in Southeast Asia has launched a cross-border payment hub designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to simplify international transactions, reduce costs, and accelerate settlement times. The initiative addresses longstanding challenges faced by...

A U.S.-based fintech company has launched a platform that allows retail investors to access the real estate market through fractional ownership of tokenized properties. By converting residential and commercial real estate into digital tokens, the platform enables individuals to invest...

A fintech startup has launched an AI-powered platform designed to automate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting for corporate clients, aiming to simplify compliance, improve accuracy, and enhance transparency. The platform uses advanced machine learning algorithms to collect, analyze, and...

A European neobank has unveiled a subscription-based investment platform designed to make investing more accessible, affordable, and straightforward for retail customers. The platform allows users to invest in a range of portfolios, including equities, bonds, and ETFs, through a fixed...

China’s central bank has expanded its digital yuan pilot to include a broader range of retail e-commerce platforms, signaling a significant step toward mainstream adoption of the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC). By integrating the digital yuan into online...

PayPal has launched a pilot program introducing real-time, AI-driven credit scoring for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) seeking loans through its platform. The initiative aims to accelerate access to working capital by providing faster, more accurate credit assessments, while reducing...

A consortium of leading banks across the Asia-Pacific region has launched a digital carbon credit trading platform designed to facilitate efficient, transparent, and secure transactions for corporations and financial institutions. The platform aims to accelerate the adoption of carbon credits,...

A U.S.-based fintech company has launched a platform enabling retail investors to access municipal bonds through tokenization, transforming how local government debt is bought, sold, and managed. By converting traditional bonds into digital tokens, the platform allows smaller investors to...

A Singapore-based neobank has announced a partnership with several regional airlines to provide integrated payment solutions for passengers, aiming to streamline the booking process, enhance convenience, and improve financial efficiency across the travel sector. The collaboration allows travelers to pay...

A European fintech company has launched an AI-powered invoice financing platform aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access working capital more efficiently. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to assess risk, analyze invoice data, and automate approval processes, offering...

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the expansion of its digital rupee pilot, extending participation to a broader range of retail customers and small businesses. The initiative is designed to test the efficiency, security, and usability of India’s central...

Visa has announced a pilot program introducing biometric authentication for contactless payments, aiming to enhance security and convenience for both in-store and digital transactions. The initiative integrates fingerprint and facial recognition technology into the payment process, offering an alternative to...

A consortium of major banks across the Asia-Pacific region has launched a cross-border green finance network aimed at funding sustainable projects and supporting the region’s environmental goals. The initiative seeks to connect banks, investors, and project developers, providing a streamlined...

A U.S.-based fintech company has launched a platform allowing private investors to access corporate bonds through tokenization, providing greater liquidity, transparency, and efficiency in the fixed-income market. The initiative leverages blockchain technology to convert traditional bond instruments into digital tokens,...