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High banking fees hinder Thailand’s financial inclusion
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High banking fees hinder Thailand’s financial inclusion
Virtual banks could disrupt costly banking norms.
Citi eyes 10% increase in social finance funding in Asia
Citi eyes 10% increase in social finance funding in Asia
Over $2b in social finance transactions were raised in Asia in 2024.
Singapore unveils BL checker for banks
Singapore unveils BL checker for banks
Banks can automatically retrieve data points to verify if the Bill of Lading is genuine.
DBS names new group COO, group audit head
DBS names new group COO, group audit head
Jimmy Ng, current group head of operations, will retire and become a senior advisor for AI.

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DBS Bank Indonesia pushes ESG through Spark Savings
The savings account offers yearly interest rates of as much as 3.25%.
Banking Technology Biometrics vs deepfakes: How we’ll pay in 2025
Biometrics, passkeys, and improved data flow will shape the global payment sector.
Amar Bank pushes embedded finance
BCA Digital draws teens to digital banking
More than 2,500 accounts have been opened in less than six months.
Custody & Clearing HSBC cuts Philips’ currency transactions in China
‘Netting’ cut Philips’ cross-border transactions from 4,000 yearly to just one a month.
Cards & Payments RHB kiosks replace debit cards on the spot
The machines have handled 70% of the Malaysian lender’s card replacements.
Bank Mandiri lets customers keep track of personal emissions
Indonesia’s biggest lender by assets wants people to become sustainability champions.

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