Banking Technology

Singapore banks set to fast-track digital transformation due to COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic forced Singapore banks to change tack in order to meet social distancing and work from home requirements. However, it didn’t...

Hong Kong, Singapore play catch-up with mobile banking apps

European financial firms dominated the global top ten of Sia Partners’ study.

COVID-19 Impact on FIs' IT Plans in Japan and APAC

In the transitional period from the unprecedented emergency to the new normal, the Japanese and APAC financial institutions have stepped up their...

Korean central bank launches legal advisory for digital currency

But BOK denied that they are preparing for an actual launch of a digital currency.

Three-fourths of Filipinos open to having a financial account online

But finance firms stand to lose 40% of new business if account opening isn’t fully online.

Digital adoption of OCBC's wealth products jumped 40% in Q1

Virtual wealth advisory meetings will likely be the new normal.

Bank of Singapore names new global head of products

Lim Leong Guan will concurrently be OCBC’s head of group wealth products.

CBA rolls out ‘acceptable use policy' to restrict abusive digital banking

Transactions can be refused and services suspended if a customer is found harassing others.

Former MAS chief data officer is UnionBank's new senior adviser for data and AI

David Hardoon led the development of AI strategy for MAS and Singapore’s financial sector.

Malaysian firms lose 40% of new accounts as locals look to open online

Only 6-9% of customer finish applying for a non-fully digital account opening service.

Banks need to rethink their game plan in the digital age

In financial services, the rise of digital banks challenges traditional banks to adopt new approaches to remain competitive.

Tech-Driven Next-Gen Corporate Banking: Trends and Implications in APAC and Japan

Corporate banking is at a critical juncture of accelerated change

DBS unveils customised digital financial planning tool

It is integrated into the DBS/POSB internet banking app.

Digital banking to flourish in APAC by 2025: study

Over three-fifths of clients are willing to switch to neobanks.

UnionBank bolsters digital tools amidst Philippine lockdown

It recorded a 160% surge in online banking sign-ups in March.

Bottomline: An all-access pass to the global payments' highway

As new payment networks emerge, banks are seeing transactions move beyond SWIFT and traditional payment methods.