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Five Key Opportunities for Banks to Support Chinese Companies’ Overseas Expansion

26 Sep 25

By leveraging fintechs, banks can aid the success of Chinese companies expanding globally. Firms face complex financial, regulatory and operational challenges abroad, and banks can provide strategic support.

David Zhang

David Zhang

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Credit Card Rewards Get a Tech and Personalisation Makeover

26 Aug 25

Greater competition, fintech innovation, and data utilisation have contributed to the rising standard of credit card reward and loyalty programmes around the world. Personalisation of rewards, partnerships with brands and merchants, and digitally adaptable platforms are becoming the standard for the next level of card rewards.

Kendrick Sands

Kendrick Sands

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Five Emerging Trends Shaping Asia Pacific’s Stablecoin Market

15 Aug 25

Stablecoins are becoming significant to global payment development. Asia Pacific is rapidly catching up, with governments, fintechs and financial institutions embracing stablecoins to modernise payments, enhance financial inclusion and compete globally. This article explores five emerging trends driving stablecoin development across the region.

David Zhang

David Zhang

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Glocalisation in Fintech: Chinese Digital Wallets Conquering Southeast Asia

28 Jul 25

Southeast Asia is experiencing a digital payment revolution. With smartphone adoption surging and government-backed digital ID systems enabling secure, seamless transactions, the region has become a global hotspot for mobile wallets.

David Zhang

David Zhang

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Money20/20 Europe: Key Takeaways on Payments Trends in 2025

27 Jun 25

Euromonitor attended Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on 3-5 June, 2025. This large-scale conference featured many insightful discussions and bold claims from industry leaders. This article provides a summary of key takeaways from the conference.

Ivan Khoruzhyy

Ivan Khoruzhyy

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Three Key Emerging Finance Trends for Pet Care

30 May 25

The pet care industry has been undergoing digital transformation. The global market value size of pet care is set to reach USD207 billion in 2025, presenting great opportunities to embed finance across the key phases in the customer journey.

David Zhang

David Zhang