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Singapore’s new AI guidelines require banks to oversee third-party AI risks, with phased compliance deadlines beginning in October 2027. The post Singapore’s New AI Guidelines Hold Banks Accountable for Third-Party Tools appeared first on TechRepublic.

Hana Financial’s new headquarters runs private 5G across 16 floors, giving roughly 3,000 employees secure wireless access to internal systems. The post Private 5G Moves Into Banking at Hana Financial’s 16-Floor Headquarters appeared first on TechRepublic.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Financial Services with market data, citations and document tools for banking, research and compliance teams worldwide. The post OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for Financial Services: What Banks Should Know appeared first on TechRepublic.

The BSP is proposing a 12-month pause on new payment system operators as it tightens QR merchant identification and transaction-tracing rules. The post Philippines’ BSP Proposes 12-Month Payment Operator Freeze as QR Rules Tighten appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple Pay’s arrival in the Philippines highlights why payment apps can work differently from one market to another. Across Southeast Asia, bank participation, payment rails, merchant acceptance, and interoperability determine how widely a service actually works. The post Apple Pay’s Philippines Launch Shows Why Payment Apps Vary by Market appeared first on TechRepublic.

Vietnam’s PILA and Singapore’s TOTM Technologies plan to test verifiable digital credentials for letter-of-credit checks, potentially reducing manual verification across cross-border trade finance. The post Singapore-Vietnam Pilot Tests Digital Credentials to Speed Up Letter of Credit Checks appeared first on TechRepublic.

The UK has begun direct oversight of systemic cloud services used by financial firms, while banks remain responsible for their own operational resilience, contracts, and recovery planning. The post UK Puts AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Under Direct Financial Oversight appeared first on TechRepublic.

Learn the key differences between business checking and savings accounts, including fees, interest earnings, and the best use cases for each. The post Business Checking vs Savings: Which Is Better in 2026? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Compare the best business bank account promotions and bonuses, qualification requirements, fees, and banking features for startups and growing businesses. The post Best Business Checking Bonuses for Small Businesses in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.

The best crypto-friendly banks, such as Mercury, U.S. Bank, and Chase, allow seamless crypto transactions in licensed exchanges. The post The 5 Best Crypto-Friendly Banks in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.