Asia Pacific

Mastercard’s New Affluent Cardholder Benefits
Mastercard’s New Affluent Cardholder Benefits
January 24, 2017  |  Mastercard

The global card network announced on Tuesday (Jan. 24) that it will launch a host of exclusive dining privileges for Platinum, World and World Elite...

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Asia-Pacific’s Anti-Cash Migration Spreads To Corporates
Asia-Pacific’s Anti-Cash Migration Spreads To Corporates
November 22, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Researchers forecast mobile payments to account for $1 trillion in transactions next year. And while that trend is universal, the Asia-Pacific region is a particular...

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APAC Financial Cybersecurity Risks Grow
APAC Financial Cybersecurity Risks Grow
October 18, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Financial companies the world over are at risk for cyberattacks, but according to new analysis from Kaspersky Lab, the Asia-Pacific region is particularly vulnerable. An...

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Wirecard Extends Virtual Card Into Asia-Pacific
Wirecard Extends Virtual Card Into Asia-Pacific
October 14, 2016  |  B2B Payments

For the first time, Wirecard’s virtual cards will be offered as a way for travel suppliers in the Asia-Pacific region to get paid. The initiative...

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Forecasts Bright For Europe, Asia-Pacific Commercial Cards
Forecasts Bright For Europe, Asia-Pacific Commercial Cards
August 26, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Researchers have released reports on their forecasts for the commercial card industry in two major markets: Europe and Asia-Pacific. Both reports, revealed on Thursday (Aug....

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How Chinese Students Boost Cross-Border Payments
How Chinese Students Boost Cross-Border Payments
May 17, 2016  |  Cross Border Commerce

A decade or so ago, the only kids in China who could afford to study in the U.S. were the kids of the super rich....

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Social Commerce Startup Carousell Secures $50M For Expansion
Social Commerce Startup Carousell Secures $50M For Expansion
December 28, 2015  |  Social Commerce

Mobile marketplace Carousell is aiming to expand its social commerce service across Asia by attaining a $50 million Series B funding round. The Singapore-based company...

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