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Affin Bank sees AI reshaping Malaysia wealth advisory over next 3 to 5 years
Affin Bank sees AI reshaping Malaysia wealth advisory over next 3 to 5 years
Banks expected to expand digital tools whilst maintaining relationship-based service.
11 hours ago
The Philippines and UAE move to connect instant payment systems
The Philippines and UAE move to connect instant payment systems
They also floated plans to connect card switches and messaging systems in the future.
12 hours ago
CIMB Niaga launches two AI agents for bank staff
CIMB Niaga launches two AI agents for bank staff
The agents will assist financial planning staff and service teams.
12 hours ago
Deposit pricing in Malaysian banks remains reactive rather than strategic
Deposit pricing in Malaysian banks remains reactive rather than strategic
When one bank moves, rivals often just follow its lead.
13 hours ago
Malaysia finance firms see AI ambitions falter as legacy systems block progress
Malaysia finance firms see AI ambitions falter as legacy systems block progress
Finance executives say technology should support decisions, not fully replace human roles
13 hours ago
Alipay+ teams with LankaPay to push LankaQR payments
Alipay+ teams with LankaPay to push LankaQR payments
LankaQR is Sri Lanka’s national QR payment network.
14 hours ago
Endowus partners CIP to offer renewable energy investments
Endowus partners CIP to offer renewable energy investments
CIP helps build utility scale batteries and wind farms across the APAC region.
14 hours ago
Malaysian digital banks scale via savings habits and customer segmentation
Malaysian digital banks scale via savings habits and customer segmentation
Some customers aim to save 60 ringgit a week, according to GXBank data.
17 hours ago
Taiwan banks’ loans and NPLs up in February
Taiwan banks’ loans and NPLs up in February
The NPL ratio was the same as in January, but 0.01 ppt lower than in February 2025.
1 day ago
Weekly Global News Wrap: Julius Baer seeks new CFO; UniCredit mulls liquidating Russia unit
Weekly Global News Wrap: Julius Baer seeks new CFO; UniCredit mulls liquidating Russia unit
And an RBI official criticized FX market makers for aggravating the rupee’s weakness, according to a report.
1 day ago
Standard Chartered JV to issue HKDAP stablecoin starting Q2 2026
Standard Chartered JV to issue HKDAP stablecoin starting Q2 2026
Anchorpoint will adopt a B2B2C model.
1 day ago
HSBC to roll out HKD-denominated stablecoins in H2 2026
HSBC to roll out HKD-denominated stablecoins in H2 2026
The HKMA granted HSBC a stablecoin issuer licence.
1 day ago
DBP with ‘stable’ outlook on expected healthy PH economic growth: S&P
DBP with ‘stable’ outlook on expected healthy PH economic growth: S&P
It is “almost certain” to receive support from the government if needed.
4 days ago
Union Bank of the Philippines revises credit card rewards scheme
Union Bank of the Philippines revises credit card rewards scheme
Select credit cards earn 1 point for every PHP150 spent, from 1 per PHP60 previously.
4 days ago
Australia’s CommBank enables e-Passports for bank account opening
Australia’s CommBank enables e-Passports for bank account opening
Around 700,000 new customers join the bank yearly.
4 days ago
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Affin Bank sees AI reshaping Malaysia wealth advisory over next 3 to 5 years
Banks expected to expand digital tools whilst maintaining relationship-based service.



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