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Wealth firms eye a slice of India's startup boom
Wealth firms eye a slice of India's startup boom
The ultra-rich have started looking at small and mid-sized companies.
Thai banks not “materially” affected by Myanmar earthquake
It only brought limited property damage and business disruption to Thailand, Moody’s said.
Singapore’s financial sector turns to contract hiring for cost control
Hiring processes have become lengthier as employers consider cultural fit and regulatory compliance.
RCBC boosts rural presence with ATM Go
The service, which allows cardless transfers, is now available in all Philippine cities.
HSBC’s Yvonne Yiu says the future of payments is instant
She credits her propensity to ask questions for becoming one of HSBC’s top leaders.
Citibank’s Chia Seok Hoon is an advocate for her co-workers
It is important to focus on solutions rather than problems when dealing with adversity.
BEA’s Ivy Chan on managing banking risks and trade war shifts
She never saw her banking job as one with a bias for either men or women.
Lady bankers need work-life balance, says UOB’s Choo Wan Sim
The flight stewardess turned bank digital head also highlighted the importance of mentors.
StanChart’s Elayne Ho takes on new challenges each year to succeed
She cites the importance of surrounding herself with female role models.
OCBC’s Iris Ng champions SMEs, green financing
The banker worked on making capital loans more accessible to SMEs through embedded finance.
Cake Digital Bank breaks even by meeting small needs
The Vietnamese digital bank owes its success to quick loans and low-limit credit cards.
Enhanced bourse appeal may lift Singapore’s investment banking space
Efforts to reform the stock market could also benefit wealth management income.
Romance scams expose banks to reputational risks, fines: Moody’s
Romance scam-linked entities rose to a six-year high in 2024.
Singapore’s business support measures to sustain banks’ asset quality
Wealth management income will benefit from stock exchange-related incentives.
Biometrics vs deepfakes: How we’ll pay in 2025
Biometrics, passkeys, and improved data flow will shape the global payment sector.
India’s postponed LCR rules a win for banks’ margins, loan growth
The rules require banks to shore up more liquidity on retail deposits.
HSBC cuts Philips’ currency transactions in China
‘Netting’ cut Philips’ cross-border transactions from 4,000 yearly to just one a month.
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