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Rising compliance costs threaten cloud savings for banks
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Rising compliance costs threaten cloud savings for banks
Southeast Asia’s cloud adoption grows, but rising compliance costs may negate savings, especially for smaller firms.
India’s central bank names new executive director
India’s central bank names new executive director
Shri Indranil Bhattacharya will look after the Dep’t of Economic and Policy Research.
Westpac expands female entrepreneurs fund to A$1b
Westpac expands female entrepreneurs fund to A$1b
The first A$500m has reportedly helped over 1,155 start or grow their businesses.
ANZ to launch digital account lock option by mid-2025
ANZ to launch digital account lock option by mid-2025
It will block card access as well and won’t affect standing future-dated payments.
NAB removed nearly 600 fake websites and products in 2024
NAB removed nearly 600 fake websites and products in 2024
They use spoofed URLs, promotions that pressure quick decisions, and fake testimonials.

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Cash Management 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.
Investment Banking 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.
Retail Banking 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.
PH banks and insurers face MSME credit gap, AI fraud, climate risk
Nearly 8 in 10 MSMEs still face barriers to accessing loans, an expert said.
Philippine banks and insurers called to pursue human-centred AI adoption
AI adoption should be centered on financial inclusion, customer experience, and personalisation.
Banking Technology 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.
Investment Banking StanChart’s Elayne Ho takes on new challenges each year to succeed
She cites the importance of surrounding herself with female role models.

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