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AI Fuels APAC Payments Surge to $18 Trillion
10 Jun
Summary
- APAC payments market reached approximately $18 trillion.
- Bank of America hosted events on AI for treasury, trade, and payments.
- Over 250 leaders discussed AI's role in treasury and payments.

The Asia Pacific payments market has surged to an estimated US$18 trillion, signaling a critical need for advanced treasury and trade solutions. This dynamic landscape is accelerating the adoption of AI-driven platforms among companies seeking to enhance resilience and performance.
Bank of America recently convened over 250 senior treasury and financial institution leaders in Singapore for its annual Treasury Leaders Summit (TLS) and Financial Institutions (FI) Forum. These events, now in their 15th year, focused on the pivotal role of AI in navigating complex operating environments, volatile FX rates, and evolving liquidity risks.
Senior leaders from global corporations, banks, asset managers, and insurers gathered to exchange insights on strengthening decision-making and delivering tangible results. The discussions highlighted a clear client pivot towards data and AI capabilities that can provide actionable insights beyond theoretical applications.
Bank of America showcased its commitment to innovation through platforms like CashPro® and Intelligent Receivables®. These solutions aim to provide clients with real-time cash visibility, streamlined payments, and enhanced reconciliation capabilities at scale, supporting businesses in optimizing their treasury, payments, and risk management strategies.