Cashless: Fintech, CBDC and AI at the speed of Asia

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APAC Banks Dominate Digital Banking
APAC is a region of contrasts, and legacy systems are still a major drag
China Finance Expo: The Latest Buzz On WeChat, MBridge & Digital Yuan
Internationalization of the RMB remains a major goal of the PBOC.
Banks Bleed Revenue to Nonbank Fintechs—AI Can’t Stop It
AI is seen as the miracle cure to all ills, but it can't help banks staunch the bleeding.
How To Increase Digital Financial Inclusion In Developing Countries
Digital payments and financial literacy are go hand in hand.
Banking Reimagined: A Curated Guide to Disruption or Demise
A collection of my most relevant articles on banks' existential transformation
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How to Scale AI in APAC through Trust, not "AI Factories"
AI is at a crossroads and must choose between high-speed growth and trust
Optimizing Cross-Border Payments In APAC, No Easy Task for Visa
Cross-border innovations in APAC focus on RTPs not cards.
A New Trend: Stablecoins for Criminals—SE Asia’s Huione Shows How It's Done
Stablecoins allow scam centers in Southeast Asia to thrive
How To Set Up A Challenger Bank And Not Go Broke
Challenger banks are still poised for big growth outside the West.
Asia's Exciting Cross-Border Payment Innovations: No One Comes Close
Asia's Cross-Border Payments Surge: Doubling To $24T By 2032
Emerging Economies Trust AI More than Developed
Don't discount the fact that AI may scale faster in emerging economies.
APAC Dominates The World in Digital Wallets & E-Commerce—The Future Is Now
Cards are being left in the dust globally
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