Asian Banking & Finance
Why banks need fintechs to buoy loan growth
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Loan demand has doubled in Singapore, and fintechs can help onboard quality clients.
5 days ago
Why banks need fintechs to buoy loan growth
Loan demand has doubled in Singapore, and fintechs can help onboard quality clients.
5 days ago
APAC leads global surge in digital wallet adoption
^ "https://vimeo.com/946081196"
Digital wallets in Asia-Pacific outpace global usage, driven by ecosystem integration, financial inclusion, and technological innovation.
43 minutes ago
Japan’s MUFG invests $5.9m in Hitachi to launch 1,000 e-buses in the UK
The two will make business models enabling operators to clinch EV funding.
2 hours ago
India’s central bank names new executive director
Shri R. Lakshmi Kanth Rao was previously a head at the department of regulation.
2 hours ago
Chinese banks’ net profits down 0.81% in Q1
Fees contracted for the first time in 5 years a quarter earlier.
2 hours ago
UOB Hong Kong appoints Mark Tan as head of internal audit
Tan will oversee all audit functions for UOB Hong Kong.
2 hours ago
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui mulling stock split
It has not yet decided whether to push through or not, however.
2 hours ago
Sumitomo Mitsui Card offers 1.98% merchant fees to SMEs
SMEs in Osaka will also be able to avail of an android terminal for free.
2 hours ago
South Korea warns against loan scams using voice phishing
Such scams are expected to rise with banks’ launching assistance programs.
2 hours ago
Household loans by South Korean banks rise in April
A series of IPOs in April and May helped push up credit loan volumes.
1 day ago
Malaysia, South Korea renew their bilateral swap agreement
The swap arrangement can be further extended via mutual agreement.
1 day ago
Atome’s BNPL debuts on Taobao Singapore
Every Saturday, Atome shoppers can enjoy a $12 off for a $120 minimum spend.
1 day ago
Shell companies and crypto propel money laundering risks in APAC
Trade-based ML is also on the rise, warned Forrester in its new report.
1 day ago
Mizuho Financial Group publishes impact business policy
The policy defines the bank’s course of action on impact-driven businesses.
1 day ago
Insurers turn to private markets for higher returns
^ "https://vimeo.com/944322356"
Amidst economic uncertainty, insurers seek diversification and higher returns through private market investments.
1 day ago
MAS appoints trade minister Gan Kim Yong as new chairman
He will be replacing DPM Lawrence Wong.
1 day ago
Chinese banks’ net profits down 0.81% in Q1
2 hours ago
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui mulling stock split
2 hours ago
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Why banks need fintechs to buoy loan growth
Loan demand has doubled in Singapore, and fintechs can help onboard quality clients.
5 days ago
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Why tech is not the focal point of banks’ digital transformations
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![Why tech is not the focal point of banks’ digital transformations]()
About 70% of digital transformations fail, an industry expert warned.
Cards & Payments
How banks should rethink pricing
![How banks should rethink pricing]()
![How banks should rethink pricing]()
It’s not just about how much customers pay but also what benefits they get.
Cards & Payments
Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card
![Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card]()
![Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card]()
The soon-to-be-launched card will underwrite based on present and future income, not just past financial records.
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Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024
![Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024]()
![Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024]()
HSBC's Vincent Lau a lineup of 250 speakers to discuss these at Money 20/20 Asia.
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Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy
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![Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy]()
The bank is transforming its IT infrastructure to better process green data.
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Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor
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![Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor]()
Companies are facing not just tech transformations but also shorter skill lifespans for their workforce.
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Why banks need fintechs to buoy loan growth
![]()
Loan demand has doubled in Singapore, and fintechs can help onboard quality clients.
5 days ago
Why banks need fintechs to buoy loan growth
Loan demand has doubled in Singapore, and fintechs can help onboard quality clients.
5 days ago
APAC leads global surge in digital wallet adoption
^ "https://vimeo.com/946081196"
Digital wallets in Asia-Pacific outpace global usage, driven by ecosystem integration, financial inclusion, and technological innovation.
43 minutes ago
Japan’s MUFG invests $5.9m in Hitachi to launch 1,000 e-buses in the UK
The two will make business models enabling operators to clinch EV funding.
2 hours ago
India’s central bank names new executive director
Shri R. Lakshmi Kanth Rao was previously a head at the department of regulation.
2 hours ago
Chinese banks’ net profits down 0.81% in Q1
Fees contracted for the first time in 5 years a quarter earlier.
2 hours ago
UOB Hong Kong appoints Mark Tan as head of internal audit
Tan will oversee all audit functions for UOB Hong Kong.
2 hours ago
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui mulling stock split
It has not yet decided whether to push through or not, however.
2 hours ago
Sumitomo Mitsui Card offers 1.98% merchant fees to SMEs
SMEs in Osaka will also be able to avail of an android terminal for free.
2 hours ago
South Korea warns against loan scams using voice phishing
Such scams are expected to rise with banks’ launching assistance programs.
2 hours ago
Household loans by South Korean banks rise in April
A series of IPOs in April and May helped push up credit loan volumes.
1 day ago
Malaysia, South Korea renew their bilateral swap agreement
The swap arrangement can be further extended via mutual agreement.
1 day ago
Atome’s BNPL debuts on Taobao Singapore
Every Saturday, Atome shoppers can enjoy a $12 off for a $120 minimum spend.
1 day ago
Shell companies and crypto propel money laundering risks in APAC
Trade-based ML is also on the rise, warned Forrester in its new report.
1 day ago
Mizuho Financial Group publishes impact business policy
The policy defines the bank’s course of action on impact-driven businesses.
1 day ago
Insurers turn to private markets for higher returns
^ "https://vimeo.com/944322356"
Amidst economic uncertainty, insurers seek diversification and higher returns through private market investments.
1 day ago
MAS appoints trade minister Gan Kim Yong as new chairman
He will be replacing DPM Lawrence Wong.
1 day ago
Chinese banks’ net profits down 0.81% in Q1
2 hours ago
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui mulling stock split
2 hours ago
Partner Content
Partner Content
Highlights
Highlights
Exclusives
Lending & Credit
Why banks need fintechs to buoy loan growth
Loan demand has doubled in Singapore, and fintechs can help onboard quality clients.
5 days ago
Banking Technology
Why tech is not the focal point of banks’ digital transformations
![Why tech is not the focal point of banks’ digital transformations]()
![Why tech is not the focal point of banks’ digital transformations]()
About 70% of digital transformations fail, an industry expert warned.
Cards & Payments
How banks should rethink pricing
![How banks should rethink pricing]()
![How banks should rethink pricing]()
It’s not just about how much customers pay but also what benefits they get.
Cards & Payments
Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card
![Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card]()
![Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card]()
The soon-to-be-launched card will underwrite based on present and future income, not just past financial records.
Banking Technology
Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024
![Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024]()
![Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024]()
HSBC's Vincent Lau a lineup of 250 speakers to discuss these at Money 20/20 Asia.
Investment Banking
Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy
![Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy]()
![Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy]()
The bank is transforming its IT infrastructure to better process green data.
Retail Banking
Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor
![Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor]()
![Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor]()
Companies are facing not just tech transformations but also shorter skill lifespans for their workforce.
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