PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2020

have passed laws or implemented programs over the past two years to put more focus on digital banking and data security, fundamentally changing how online transactions work. APAC lawmakers appear to be using them as a guide in creating their own regulations, including in Dubai and South Korea. and the U.S. Similar to the U.K.

Privacy

PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2021

That’s especially urgent, he said, given the increased eCommerce Scalefast is seeing in corridors connecting firms and customers in North America and Europe, in Latin America and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. And everyone, he said, wants to crack the Chinese market.

Cross-Border

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

And for one firm, cloud gateway and data security provider Merchant Link , the process proceeds apace for hospitality and dining firms looking for certification, according to CIO Scott Carcillo. In an interview with Karen Webster, the latest installment of Data Drivers focused on the continued shift.

EMV

FICO

MARCH 31, 2016

In Washington, we will feature a session that highlights a use case from a leading APAC-based bank. FICO’s Chief Information Security and Privacy officers will provide tips for how to respond in this new and rapidly changing environment. Model management continues to present financial institutions with new compliance obstacles.

Best Practices

PYMNTS

JULY 7, 2020

Corporations in the Asia-Pacific ( APAC ) region are particularly aware of these regulatory challenges. Thirty-nine percent of them said that they are not prepared to handle cross-border transactions, as opposed to 14 percent of medium-sized businesses and 7 percent of large businesses.

Cross-Border Payments

PYMNTS

JULY 6, 2018

An Accenture report released last year found nearly two-thirds of banks in North America agree that embracing open banking will be key to remaining competitive, making this market more open than Asia-Pacific (APAC) or even Europe when it comes to data sharing.

FinTech

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Federal standards exist for data security, AML and other anti-fraud measures, but state-level governments and legislation can also affect what is or is not allowed. AI’s importance in wading through data can be seen in areas like the Asia-Pacific (APAC), where 68 percent of FIs rely on the technology to manage clients.

AML

PYMNTS

JULY 6, 2018

and China, reports noted, with Airwallex paying particular attention to cross-border payments between Asia-Pacific (APAC) and the rest of the world. Trillium Secure. Cybersecurity is always popular on the B2B venture capital front, but Trillium Secure has a particular focus for its data security solutions: vehicles and fleets.

B2B

Fintech News

APRIL 15, 2025

Though North America has historically been the worlds leader in technology adoption, Asia-Pacific (APAC) is rapidly closing the gap, especially when it comes to generative artificial intelligence (AI). Though APAC matches North America in value realization, the region is outpacing other regions in investment. On average, 8.3%

APACS

Fintech News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Issues such as data security, integration challenges, and ethical concerns remain significant. Countries in Asia Pacific (APAC) such as India and China are also quickly catching up, showing that AI is becoming a truly global phenomenon. While the benefits are clear, the journey is not without obstacles.

AI

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The uncertainty surrounding AI regulations has left financial institutions grappling with compliance challenges, particularly in regions like the Asia-Pacific (APAC), where regulatory approaches vary widely. So, how can the economies in this region harness the benefits of AI while ensuring ethical use, data security, and fairness?

AI