Driving transformation: Palawan Group charts the future of finance

Driving transformation: Palawan Group charts the future of finance

THE financial services landscape is changing rapidly, with digital payments, fintech, economic pressures, and evolving consumer expectations reshaping how Filipinos manage money. These shifts were explored during the two-day Palawan Marketing Summit 2026 in Pasig City, themed “Build to scale: Shaping the future.” Now in its second year, the summit brought together industry experts, marketing…

“AI Isn’t the Answer to Every Problem” — Projects Without Business Value Get Dropped — BigGo Finance

“AI Isn’t the Answer to Every Problem” — Projects Without Business Value Get Dropped — BigGo Finance

Dell Technologies’ Asad Munshi, Chief Digital Officer (CDO) for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ), emphasized on the 30th at the “Samsung AI Forum 2026” held at Samsung Electronics’ Seocho office in Seoul that enterprise AI adoption must be centered on business value, not technological showmanship. “AI is not the answer to every problem,” he said…

Palawan Group charts future of finance in marketing summit

Palawan Group charts future of finance in marketing summit

DIGITAL payments and fintech are reshaping how Filipinos manage their money, technology is creating new ways for businesses to reach consumers, while economic pressures and changing expectations are influencing how people make financial decisions. For Palawan Group, keeping pace with these changes means looking beyond technology and numbers to understand the people behind them. This…

Regulator eases rules to boost digital finance innovation

Regulator eases rules to boost digital finance innovation

The Lending, Credit and Finance (Amendment) Rules, 2026 form part of the Guernsey Financial Services Commission’s Digital Finance Initiative, which aims to support innovation and position the Bailiwick as a trusted, agile and forward-thinking jurisdiction for digital financial services. The rules were made on 9 September 2026 and come into effect on 1 October 2026….

Security Bank recognized for digital innovation, project finance at Asian Banking and Finance Awards 2026

Security Bank recognized for digital innovation, project finance at Asian Banking and Finance Awards 2026

Security Bank Corporation and Security Bank Capital Investment Corporation (Security Bank Capital) earned three recognitions at the Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2026, affirming their continued progress in digital innovation, client-centric solutions, and sustainable finance.  Security Bank’s Retail Banking Segment (RBS) won Mobile Banking & Payment Initiative of the Year – Philippines, while its Wholesale Banking Segment (WBS) won Domestic Digital…

Digital change must boost productivity, investments, says Sabah Finance Minister

Digital change must boost productivity, investments, says Sabah Finance Minister

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s digital transformation must translate into higher productivity, quality jobs, stronger local businesses and greater investment rather than adopting technology for its own sake, says Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun. The Deputy Chief Minister II and state Finance Minister said emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), automation, cloud computing and data analytics should…

Digital Finance Forum of Global Digital Economy Conference 2026 Grandly Convenes at Beijing Banking & Insurance Business Park

Digital Finance Forum of Global Digital Economy Conference 2026 Grandly Convenes at Beijing Banking & Insurance Business Park

BEIJING, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On July 3, the Digital Finance Forum of Global Digital Economy Conference 2026 was grandly convened at the Beijing Banking & Insurance Business Park. Since its inception in Shijingshan in 2022, the Digital Finance Forum has been staged for five consecutive editions, evolving into an international, high‑end, and professional platform…

EX DeFi Launches 2026 AI-Powered Trading App, Accelerating the Intelligent Development of Digital Finance

EX DeFi Launches 2026 AI-Powered Trading App, Accelerating the Intelligent Development of Digital Finance

NEW YORK, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EX DeFi is proud to announce the official launch of its 2026 AI-Powered Trading App, a major leap forward in accelerating the intelligent development of digital finance. The new platform combines advanced AI automation with digital asset services to deliver a more convenient, efficient, and transparent experience…

OPEC Fund launches landmark climate finance compact, unveils US$1.5 billion digital transformation plan at 2026 Development Forum

OPEC Fund launches landmark climate finance compact, unveils US$1.5 billion digital transformation plan at 2026 Development Forum

The Forum’s key outcomes included the launch of the Vulnerability to Viability Compact (V2V), designed to improve access to affordable development finance for climate-vulnerable countries, and the unveiling of the OPEC Fund’s US$1.5 billion Digital Transformation Action Plan, which will guide investments in digital infrastructure, capabilities and applications through 2030. OPEC Fund President Abdulhamid Alkhalifa…