Asian Banking & Finance
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
Only 60% of financial firms have cyber risk plans
The survey also revealed the top 10 business risks institutions are facing.
1 hour ago
APAC leads global surge in digital wallet adoption
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Digital wallets in Asia-Pacific outpace global usage, driven by ecosystem integration, financial inclusion, and technological innovation.
19 hours 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.
21 hours ago
India’s central bank names new executive director
Shri R. Lakshmi Kanth Rao was previously a head at the department of regulation.
21 hours ago
Chinese banks’ net profits down 0.81% in Q1
Fees contracted for the first time in 5 years a quarter earlier.
21 hours ago
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui mulling stock split
It has not yet decided whether to push through or not, however.
21 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.
21 hours ago
South Korea warns against loan scams using voice phishing
Such scams are expected to rise with banks’ launching assistance programs.
21 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
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Amidst economic uncertainty, insurers seek diversification and higher returns through private market investments.
2 days ago
India’s central bank names new executive director
21 hours ago
Chinese banks’ net profits down 0.81% in Q1
21 hours ago
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui mulling stock split
21 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 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
Only 60% of financial firms have cyber risk plans
The survey also revealed the top 10 business risks institutions are facing.
1 hour 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.
19 hours 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.
21 hours ago
India’s central bank names new executive director
Shri R. Lakshmi Kanth Rao was previously a head at the department of regulation.
21 hours ago
Chinese banks’ net profits down 0.81% in Q1
Fees contracted for the first time in 5 years a quarter earlier.
21 hours ago
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui mulling stock split
It has not yet decided whether to push through or not, however.
21 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.
21 hours ago
South Korea warns against loan scams using voice phishing
Such scams are expected to rise with banks’ launching assistance programs.
21 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.
2 days ago
India’s central bank names new executive director
21 hours ago
Chinese banks’ net profits down 0.81% in Q1
21 hours ago
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui mulling stock split
21 hours ago
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Partner Content
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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
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Unlock the future through the Asian Banking & Finance Forum 2024 in Kuala Lumpur
Join the journey on 25 June 2024, and be part of the catalyst for progress in this dynamic sector.
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