Banking Technology

ZA Bank cools off price war talks: report

It offers an introductory deposit rate of 6.8%.

Accelerating Indonesian microfinance with high tech and high touch

Economic inclusion can seem like a faraway goal for many, if not most, countries around the world. Achieving it would mean being able to lift people...

Singapore, US to support financial data cross-border transfer

It will be allowed as long as financial regulators have access to data.

Japan's SBI Holdings injects $20m into API software firm OpenLegacy

SBI will use the technology to establish the blockchain-based payment app MoneyTap.

Malaysian small lenders endangered by digital banks' entrance

More competition could jumpstart a build-up of debt within lower-income borrowers.

Grab, AirAsia, Razer in talks for Malaysian digital banking licence bid

Up to five licences will be granted to either conventional or Islamic banks.

DBS unveils QR-based B2B payments solutions

Suppliers will have the option of instantly enhancing credit terms for each invoice.

Future Ready: How can banks build a checkmate-proof IT strategy in 2020?

Heavy investments in technology will mean nothing without investing in manpower, according to experts.

Hong Kong's ZA Bank offers 6% introductory rate for deposits: report

The virtual bank’s rate is said to have outpaced the big traditional players’ offers.

Data to determine success of Singapore digital bank aspirants

Eight publicly known applicants want to focus on the country’s underbanked segment.

Losses threaten Razer and Grab's digital banking license bids in Singapore

MAS is putting emphasis on profitability more than other regulators for the license requirements.

HSBC Singapore launches new retail banking, investment platforms

Its financial planning and tracking app will have risk and scenario analysis functions.

Obscure regulations, cybersecurity hinder adoption of open API: study

Almost two-fifths (38%) cited cybersecurity as the biggest risk.

India, China, Thailand lead APAC smart card market adoption

The global smart card market will surpass $65b by 2025.