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Chinese banks face tough balancing act of keeping profits, buoying economy ![]()
Smaller banks face being left in weaker financial positions, Natixis warns.
3 days ago
Chinese banks face tough balancing act of keeping profits, buoying economy
Smaller banks face being left in weaker financial positions, Natixis warns.
3 days ago
Is Hong Kong’s role as offshore financial center under threat? ![Is Hong Kong’s role as offshore financial center under threat?]()
Inflows from Mainland China will support the city, but issues are challenging this role.
2 hours ago
BRImo superapp offers digital account opening for Bank Raya ![BRImo superapp offers digital account opening for Bank Raya]()
The gig economy-focused digital bank now has over 700,000 users.
1 day ago
Australian regulator revokes Citigroup’s banking license ![Australian regulator revokes Citigroup’s banking license]()
This follows after CPL’s consumer banking business was acquired by NAB.
1 day ago
Dah Sing Bank approved to open new Shenzhen Branch ![Dah Sing Bank approved to open new Shenzhen Branch]()
Establishment of the new branch is slated for early 2023.
1 day ago
HK businesses see 50% increase of bad debt write-offs: study ![HK businesses see 50% increase of bad debt write-offs: study]()
Almost half of the total value of business-to-business invoices was overdue.
2 days ago
HSBC renews bancassurance partnership with Allianz ![HSBC renews bancassurance partnership with Allianz]()
It will cover six markets, with HSBC and Allianz offering life and non-life products.
2 days ago
Citi names sole head of equity capital markets for Australia and New Zealand ![Citi names sole head of equity capital markets for Australia and New Zealand]()
Jahrling joined Citi as co-head of ECM in 2021.
2 days ago
DBS raises fixed home loan rate, scraps 5-year fixed package: report ![DBS raises fixed home loan rate, scraps 5-year fixed package: report]()
The new rate is 0.03 percentage points higher than the previous 2-year fixed rate.
2 days ago
Bank of China HK, Mastercard launch eco-friendly BOC Chill Card ![Bank of China HK, Mastercard launch eco-friendly BOC Chill Card]()
The card offers up to 10% cash rebate and Pay Later options.
2 days ago
Taiwan’s B2B sector sees bad debt triple ![Taiwan’s B2B sector sees bad debt triple]()
The local chemicals industry has as high as 12% of B2B debt turning sour.
2 days ago
South Korea’s kakaobank “most recommended” retail bank in APAC: survey ![South Korea’s kakaobank “most recommended” retail bank in APAC: survey]()
Indonesia’s BCA and StanChart Taiwan also topped the list.
2 days ago
ESG, Sustainability, AI, and NFTs discussed at ABF Summit 2022 ![ESG, Sustainability, AI, and NFTs discussed at ABF Summit 2022]()
Financial service institutions are hurtling towards a new frontier in the financial industry, navigating drastic changes in regulations and customer demand, new sustainability-related risks, and intensifying competition. And in order to thrive, FSIs must embrace the new, from emerging technologies that enable more personalized customer experiences to collaborating with the disruptors.
3 days ago
BCG, ServiceNow, Collinson & HomeCredit on why lenders have zoned in on monitoring technology, loyalty as key to future of industry ![BCG, ServiceNow, Collinson & HomeCredit on why lenders have zoned in on monitoring technology, loyalty as key to future of industry]()
Technology is very much one if not the most influential factor rapidly transforming the financial services industry, with decentralized finance and buy now pay later being key focus areas, according to the analysts and market leaders taking part in the first panel of the Asian Banking & Finance Summit 2022.
3 days ago
Malaysia’s Fynance launch pay later services for corporates ![Malaysia’s Fynance launch pay later services for corporates]()
Users can gradually replay in flexible installments.
3 days ago
Banks’ tech risks intensifies as digitization ramps up: Fitch ![Banks’ tech risks intensifies as digitization ramps up: Fitch]()
Tech failures will have significant reputational and regulatory consequences for banks.
3 days ago
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BNPL may not be the plastic killer everyone touts it to be, but it's attracting underserved customers.
Why this SG-based fintech firm is ending the pen-and-paper era of financial advisors ![Why this SG-based fintech firm is ending the pen-and-paper era of financial advisors]()
GoalsMapper used its cloud-based platform to help financial advisors support 80,000 clients.
Retail Banking How Citi’s hiring spree sets into motion its $150b new AUM goal by 2025 ![How Citi’s hiring spree sets into motion its $150b new AUM goal by 2025]()
The bank looks to hire 1,500 new employees in Singapore alone and triple AUM.
Retail Banking Hong Kong banks face ‘brain drain’ as talents flee amidst strict travel restrictions ![Hong Kong banks face ‘brain drain’ as talents flee amidst strict travel restrictions]()
More expats may leave with their families when the school year ends mid-2022.
Branch Banking OCBC NISP transforms its branch into a financial fitness gym ![OCBC NISP transforms its branch into a financial fitness gym]()
This is the bank’s way to instill the “FinanciallyFit first, CrazyRich later” mindset to the younger generation.
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Chinese banks face tough balancing act of keeping profits, buoying economy ![]()
Smaller banks face being left in weaker financial positions, Natixis warns.
3 days ago
Chinese banks face tough balancing act of keeping profits, buoying economy
Smaller banks face being left in weaker financial positions, Natixis warns.
3 days ago
Is Hong Kong’s role as offshore financial center under threat? ![Is Hong Kong’s role as offshore financial center under threat?]()
Inflows from Mainland China will support the city, but issues are challenging this role.
2 hours ago
BRImo superapp offers digital account opening for Bank Raya ![BRImo superapp offers digital account opening for Bank Raya]()
The gig economy-focused digital bank now has over 700,000 users.
1 day ago
Australian regulator revokes Citigroup’s banking license ![Australian regulator revokes Citigroup’s banking license]()
This follows after CPL’s consumer banking business was acquired by NAB.
1 day ago
Dah Sing Bank approved to open new Shenzhen Branch ![Dah Sing Bank approved to open new Shenzhen Branch]()
Establishment of the new branch is slated for early 2023.
1 day ago
HK businesses see 50% increase of bad debt write-offs: study ![HK businesses see 50% increase of bad debt write-offs: study]()
Almost half of the total value of business-to-business invoices was overdue.
2 days ago
HSBC renews bancassurance partnership with Allianz ![HSBC renews bancassurance partnership with Allianz]()
It will cover six markets, with HSBC and Allianz offering life and non-life products.
2 days ago
Citi names sole head of equity capital markets for Australia and New Zealand ![Citi names sole head of equity capital markets for Australia and New Zealand]()
Jahrling joined Citi as co-head of ECM in 2021.
2 days ago
DBS raises fixed home loan rate, scraps 5-year fixed package: report ![DBS raises fixed home loan rate, scraps 5-year fixed package: report]()
The new rate is 0.03 percentage points higher than the previous 2-year fixed rate.
2 days ago
Bank of China HK, Mastercard launch eco-friendly BOC Chill Card ![Bank of China HK, Mastercard launch eco-friendly BOC Chill Card]()
The card offers up to 10% cash rebate and Pay Later options.
2 days ago
Taiwan’s B2B sector sees bad debt triple ![Taiwan’s B2B sector sees bad debt triple]()
The local chemicals industry has as high as 12% of B2B debt turning sour.
2 days ago
South Korea’s kakaobank “most recommended” retail bank in APAC: survey ![South Korea’s kakaobank “most recommended” retail bank in APAC: survey]()
Indonesia’s BCA and StanChart Taiwan also topped the list.
2 days ago
ESG, Sustainability, AI, and NFTs discussed at ABF Summit 2022 ![ESG, Sustainability, AI, and NFTs discussed at ABF Summit 2022]()
Financial service institutions are hurtling towards a new frontier in the financial industry, navigating drastic changes in regulations and customer demand, new sustainability-related risks, and intensifying competition. And in order to thrive, FSIs must embrace the new, from emerging technologies that enable more personalized customer experiences to collaborating with the disruptors.
3 days ago
BCG, ServiceNow, Collinson & HomeCredit on why lenders have zoned in on monitoring technology, loyalty as key to future of industry ![BCG, ServiceNow, Collinson & HomeCredit on why lenders have zoned in on monitoring technology, loyalty as key to future of industry]()
Technology is very much one if not the most influential factor rapidly transforming the financial services industry, with decentralized finance and buy now pay later being key focus areas, according to the analysts and market leaders taking part in the first panel of the Asian Banking & Finance Summit 2022.
3 days ago
Malaysia’s Fynance launch pay later services for corporates ![Malaysia’s Fynance launch pay later services for corporates]()
Users can gradually replay in flexible installments.
3 days ago
Banks’ tech risks intensifies as digitization ramps up: Fitch ![Banks’ tech risks intensifies as digitization ramps up: Fitch]()
Tech failures will have significant reputational and regulatory consequences for banks.
3 days ago
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Banking Technology Why LINE Bank chose Indonesia as its third home
After successful launches in Thailand and Taiwan, LINE is going steady in Indonesia.
Cards & Payments Alternative payments dominate Asia as credit card use dwindles ![Alternative payments dominate Asia as credit card use dwindles]()
BNPL may not be the plastic killer everyone touts it to be, but it's attracting underserved customers.
Why this SG-based fintech firm is ending the pen-and-paper era of financial advisors ![Why this SG-based fintech firm is ending the pen-and-paper era of financial advisors]()
GoalsMapper used its cloud-based platform to help financial advisors support 80,000 clients.
Retail Banking How Citi’s hiring spree sets into motion its $150b new AUM goal by 2025 ![How Citi’s hiring spree sets into motion its $150b new AUM goal by 2025]()
The bank looks to hire 1,500 new employees in Singapore alone and triple AUM.
Retail Banking Hong Kong banks face ‘brain drain’ as talents flee amidst strict travel restrictions ![Hong Kong banks face ‘brain drain’ as talents flee amidst strict travel restrictions]()
More expats may leave with their families when the school year ends mid-2022.
Branch Banking OCBC NISP transforms its branch into a financial fitness gym ![OCBC NISP transforms its branch into a financial fitness gym]()
This is the bank’s way to instill the “FinanciallyFit first, CrazyRich later” mindset to the younger generation.
Markets Supporting multinationals to uncover ambitions in Asia ![Supporting multinationals to uncover ambitions in Asia]()
Citi views sustainable financing as both a mandate and an opportunity to partner clients in their ESG journey.
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Harnessing seamless digital experiences for growth in payments market ![Harnessing seamless digital experiences for growth in payments market]()
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