CYS INSIGHTS

A Report by CYS Global Remit FinTech Development Unit Over the past five years, Asia's digital banking sector has evolved from a promising concept into a substantial force reshaping the region's financial landscape. When digital banking licences were first issued in the early 2020s, excitement ran high about the potential to enhance financial access and drive innovation. Start-ups and digital-first platforms set out to deliver faster, more convenient services, whilst investor

A Report by CYS Global Remit Human Resource Management Unit In today’s fast-changing business environment, the way we think about work is undergoing a profound transformation. Traditionally, careers were defined by job roles—a fixed set of responsibilities tied to a title. But as technology advances, industries evolve, and client expectations shift, this static approach is proving less effective. Increasingly, organizations worldwide are adopting a skills-first mindset, focus

A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office Part 4: Managing Third-Party and Operational Risks of Generative AI in Cross-Border Payments Introduction As financial institutions increasingly integrate generative AI (GenAI) into their compliance workflows, many rely on third-party vendors and cloud-based AI platforms. While these partnerships offer speed and scalability, they also introduce new layers of operational and regulatory risk. For compliance professionals in

A Report by CYS Global Remit Digital Media Marketing Team Cross-border payments are no longer just a back-office function. For many businesses today, especially SMEs, traders, and regional service providers, they're part of daily operations. Speed, cost control, and convenience now matter just as much as reliability. To meet these evolving needs, CYS Global Remit has launched CYSGlobalPay , a new online platform designed to make international payments faster, simpler, and mor

A Report by CYS Global Remit Counterparty Sales & Alliance Unit Foreign exchange markets this week were shaped less by speculative positioning and more by evolving expectations around monetary policy, political influence on central banks, and a renewed reassessment of official tolerance for currency moves—particularly in Japan. While volatility remained contained across major pairs, price action reflected a market increasingly sensitive to policy credibility and intervention