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Chinese fintech giant Ant closer to reviving iPO
Published on 17/06/2022
» HONG KONG: China’s central bank has accepted an application by Ant Group to set up a financial holding company, a key step toward finishing a year-long overhaul of Alibaba founder Jack Ma’s fintech business and reviving its stock market debut.
Discover Is Bringing a Payment Option Popular in Asia to the U.S.
Business, Published on 16/02/2022
» Discover Financial Services will soon give U.S. merchants the option to accept payments from shoppers' bank accounts -- no card needed.
Krungsri Consumer open to future cryptocurrency use
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/11/2021
» Krungsri Consumer, the unsecured loan unit of Bank of Ayudhya (BAY), under the marketing brand of Krungsri, is open to the future use of cryptocurrencies and other forms of digital currencies via credit card spending, in line with the digital age.
Rabbit provider pushes for card proliferation in 2021
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 19/12/2020
» The provider of Rabbit multi-purpose cards wants to make its services "sexier" as it expects new card numbers to rebound to 15-20% growth next year, following a drop during the pandemic.
TBA unveils package for operators hit by triple whammy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/02/2020
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) has come up with a comprehensive assistance package that includes a grace period for principal loan payment with a maximum of one year for tourism operators, exporters, importers, supply chain operators and individuals affected by the coronavirus epidemic and the country's flagging economy.
TrueMoney teams up with Google Play
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/03/2019
» TrueMoney, the e-wallet service under Ascend Money, is joining forces with Google Play Store to make buying content online easier, forgoing the need for a credit card.
BTS launches fare payment via Rabbit Line Pay service
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 31/10/2018
» Skytrain passengers no longer need to queue up to buy tickets, add value or top up fares at the counter, as all those tasks can now be done via smartphone.
Visa, Fitbit offer pay option
Business, Published on 11/10/2018
» Visa has joined forces with Fitbit, the leading global wearables brand, to offer Fitbit Pay, which enables debit and credit card holders of Kasikornbank (KBank), Krungthai Card (KTC) and Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) bearing the Visa emblem to make payments from the activity trackers.
Visa study foresees Thai travellers spending big
Business, Published on 07/09/2018
» Thai travellers' spending is expected to see the largest jump among Asians for their next trips, according to Visa's Global Travel Intentions Study.
Digital payment fight brewing in Hong Kong
Business, Published on 17/08/2018
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's shopping districts are well known for their fierce competition. Now, a new battleground is forming as digital payment firms fight for retailers and shoppers.