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Consumers in Apac prefer biometrics to passwords
41% of consumers in the region are resetting a password at least once a month because they cannot remember it: Entrust survey.
March 16, 2023
In Focus
The future of authentication is passwordless
Passwordless authentication like biometrics can eliminate risky password management practices while reducing attack vectors.
January 31, 2023
Digital Economy
Transforming with biometrics, cloud and data
Here's how technology can help Apac organisations be more resilient.
December 02, 2022
Zest
Compliance and growth must go hand-in-hand for digital banking
SINGAPORE (Oct 14): The rise of digital banks today is a sign of the times, and a promise of greater opportunities for banks that are ready to chart the brave new cyberworld. While digital transformation gives a sense of foreboding to many, it can offer
October 11, 2019
Data privacy
Governments play critical role in data protection, says RSA chief
SINGAPORE (July 16): The use of biometric authentication, or identifying individual users via facial and thumbprint recognition, has helped alleviate organisations’ headache of verifying identities.
July 16, 2019
M&A
Global Invacom cancels $280 mil acquisition of Tactilis due to 'difficulties' meeting agreement terms
SINGAPORE (April 22): Global Invacom, has cancelled its proposed US$200 million ($280 million) acquisition of Tactilis due to “difficulties in fulfilling all of the conditions precedent” in the sale purchase agreement (SPA) it signed with the vendor l
April 22, 2019
Fintech
Are biometrics becoming the new norm for making payments in Singapore?
SINGAPORE (Mar 20): Making everyday purchases with the touch of a thumb, or a quick glance at a camera, are fast becoming the preferred mode of payment among Singaporeans, according to a recent Visa survey on biometric authentication for payments.
March 20, 2018
Fintech
DBS launches digibank by DBS app in Indonesia
SINGAPORE (Aug 30): DBS Bank has launched its digibank by DBS app, a new-era, paperless mobile banking solution, in Indonesia.
August 30, 2017
Tech
Is Singapore falling behind in the race for cyber security?
SINGAPORE (July 19): Asia Pacific companies may be loosening their purse strings on cyber security, but this may not necessarily yield the desired results, according to a new report by security company Palo Alto Networks.
July 19, 2017
Fintech
Cash is no longer king, at least among Singaporeans
SINGAPORE (May 16): Cash is fast becoming a thing of the past for Singaporeans, according to a recent Visa study.
May 16, 2017