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Free NewsletterGet the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your InboxBanks across Asia Pacific are navigating a period of rapid change in the payment ecosystem. Mobile wallets, digital commerce, and real-time payments have become part of everyday financial activity. The shift toward alternative payment methods is accelerating, with Accenture estimating that up to US$13 trillion in transaction value could move away from traditional banking channels by 2030.At the same time, cards continue to play a critical role in powering online transactions, digital wallets, and international payments. For many financial institutions in the region, however, innovation is constrained by legacy…

The Department of Applied Economics (DEA) of Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) invites applications for various tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level, starting in September 2026. The Department of Applied Economics (DEA) at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) invites applications for various tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level, starting in September 2026. We welcome applications from candidates specializing in any field of applied economics with a strong research background, ideally at post-doctoral level or beyond. The Department of Applied Economics offers a vibrant research environment within the Barcelona academic hub, favouring academic interaction with the many institutions in…

Wall Street shrugs off oil shock United States (US) equity markets closed mixed on Friday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 hitting fresh record highs on the back of strong corporate earnings and artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasm reaching fever pitch. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones finished modestly lower. For the week, the S&P 500 (+0.91%) and Nasdaq 100 (+1.49%) both recorded their sixth straight weekly gain, their longest run since October 2024, capping what have been their strongest monthly performances in years. This resilient performance came despite crude oil jumping almost 8% last week to $101.94, although it later pulled back sharply…

Important Disclosures Exchange-Traded Funds are subject to risks similar to those of stocks. Investment returns may fluctuate and are subject to market volatility, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, or sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. ETFs may yield investment results that, before expenses, generally correspond to the price and yield of a particular index. There is no assurance that the price and yield performance of the index can be fully matched. This information discusses general market activity, industry or sector trends, or other broad-based economic, market or political conditions and should not be construed…

XPeng Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) is among the best Chinese stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On April 22, TheFly reported that BNP Paribas downgraded XPeng Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) from Neutral to Underperform, with a price target of HK$59. Overall, 72% of the analysts covering the stock are bullish, 22% appear neutral, and the remaining 6% are bearish. Later on April 23, Reuters reported that XPeng Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) plans large-scale ​production of its “flying” cars and humanoid robots for the next year and Q4 2026, respectively. According to President Brian Gu, there is “tremendous potential” to enhance cooperation with Volkswagen, which started…

Squads this week announced an $18 million strategic round led by Solana Ventures, with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Haun Ventures, L1D, Collab+Currency, Electric Capital, Placeholder, Jump Crypto, and Robot Ventures, bringing total funding to $42.9 million. This raise accelerates Altitude, a financial operating system built on stablecoin infrastructure. Stablecoins are changing the infrastructure of business finance. For the last decade, building financial products for businesses meant building on top of banks; bank partnerships were required to hold customer funds and access payment rails. Every new market meant a new bank and a new compliance cycle. Blockchains changed the underlying infrastructure. Stablecoins…

In April 2026, Kinross Gold Corporation reported first-quarter 2026 net income of US$843 million, more than double the prior year, with basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations rising to US$0.70, alongside a maintained quarterly dividend of US$0.04 per common share payable on June 4, 2026. Record free cash flow, higher realized gold prices, and ongoing progress at projects such as Great Bear and Lobo-Marte highlight Kinross Gold’s financial strength and project pipeline, while strong shareholder support for its board and executive pay underpins confidence in the company’s governance and long-term plan. Next, we’ll examine how Kinross Gold’s…

Ever since Hong Kong’s chief executive introduced a “Tourism Everywhere” campaign, which included public support for a local yacht economy, momentum towards the city’s nautical endeavours has quickly picked up headway, so to speak. Delivered in last October’s policy address, the seafaring initiatives aim to capture a share of an expanding global yacht market expected to be worth $45 billion by 2032, driven in part by strong demand emerging from the Asia-Pacific region. But the policy goes beyond economics and capital investments. The strategy represents a watershed moment for both SARs of Hong Kong and Macao, as well as a…

To secure your financial future, it is crucial to make sound investments for the long term. There are several ways in which investors can park their money. However, when it comes to investing for the long term, instruments like bonds are a suitable option. Let’s take a look at the best bond funds in India that investors can add to their portfolios for the long term. Bond Funds Bond mutual funds are debt funds that invest money in the bonds of high-quality companies. These funds purchase bonds of companies that are financially sound and are expected to be stable in…

[Disclaimer: This article is intended for US audiences] Digital assets are becoming increasingly sought after by investors. The official Trump coin is an example of a personality-branded meme token that has been attracting more attention. These coins show the power of branding and how it can gain traction in crypto markets. Rather than a focus on technical innovation, they prioritize marketing, recognition, and community-wide momentum. The Official Trump Coin Increases Attention on Viral Tokens Personality-branded meme coins are just one part of the broader category of speculative digital assets. Unlike infrastructure-based tokens, their initial growth is typically tied to virality.…