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Is APAC Ready for a Cashless Future?

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As digital wallets evolve from simple payment tools to comprehensive financial ecosystems, they’re writing a new chapter in the story of money – one that’s distinctly Asian in its origin but global in its implications. The APAC digital wallet phenomenon The meteoric rise of digital wallets in APAC is no accident.

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Key Trends Shaping Cross-Border Payments in APAC

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A new report by Deloitte delves into the latest developments in the cross-border payment sector in Asia-Pacific (APAC), identifying four major trends reshaping the landscape and offering significant opportunities for merchants. The digital payment revolution The first trend outlined in the report is the digital payment revolution.

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Euromonitor: Asia Pacific Digital Payments to Overtake Cash by 2028

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Direct digital payments are set to overtake cash transactions in the Asia Pacific region by 2028, according to findings from Euromonitor International. Asia Pacific recorded the highest digital payment transaction value in 2023, worth US$ 29,063 billion and accounting for 52% of the global total.

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11 Fintech Events to Attend in APAC in Q2 2024

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In Asia-Pacific (APAC), the financial landscape is evolving rapidly amid technological advancements, changing customer expectations and the rise of fintech. Here’s a curated list of the top fintech events taking place in APAC in Q2 2024.

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Are APAC Businesses Ready? Assessing Digital Preparedness in Finance

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In an era marked by rapid technological evolution, the finance function within businesses stands at the forefront of digital transformation in the Asia Pacific (APAC). million in the second half of 2023, is an example of how digital innovations enable more efficient and inclusive financial ecosystems on a global scale.

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Helping APAC Merchants Manage The Risk And Reward Of Mobile Wallet Acceptance

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In the great digital shift , the mobile device is the point of sale — especially in Asia’s fast-growing markets. But as merchants and issuers look to enter new markets, including the Asia Pacific region (APAC), they must be mindful of the challenges posed by fraudsters.

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What’s Fueling Southeast Asia Fintech Golden Age?

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Southeast Asias fintech industry is flourishing, driven by soaring adoption of digital payments, alternative lending, and wealthtech. It notes that while COVID-19 accelerated the digital shift, Asia-Pacific (APAC) still face significant financial inclusion challenges with 820 million unbanked and 1.8

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