Banking Technology
2 in 5 Filipinos name fraud protection as top priority when opening new financial account
2 in 5 Filipinos name fraud protection as top priority when opening new financial account
About 4.5% of those surveyed have been victims of identity theft.
UnionBank transforms wealth digital platform with Avaloq
It will standardize the front, middle, and back office of UnionBank’s wealth mgmt functions.
HSBC appoints Shayan Hazir as Chief Digital Officer for ASEAN
The former GLMC head has over 18 years of bank leadership experience under HSBC.
Data is the bane and boon of addressing sustainable investment gap
Wielding this tool the right way is key to pushing and meeting ESG goals, says Experian’s Sisca Margaretta.
BRImo superapp offers digital account opening for Bank Raya
The gig economy-focused digital bank now has over 700,000 users.
Banks’ tech risks intensifies as digitization ramps up: Fitch
Tech failures will have significant reputational and regulatory consequences for banks.
Why LINE Bank chose Indonesia as its third home
After successful launches in Thailand and Taiwan, LINE is going steady in Indonesia.
Standard Chartered Hong Kong sees metaverse as future of banking
Banks can make use of AR/VR to offer more personalised services from the safety of clients' homes.
Over 17 million Koreans use online financial services daily: central bank
Two in three Korean respondents use mobile financial services.
Bringing 5G to life in the banking and financial services sector
More than a vision, 5G is a reality that organisations are deploying right now – but that’s only the beginning of what’s possible. Over the next few...
Malaysia’s new digital banks fated to remain niche in medium term
Regulatory limits and competition make it unlikely to break into the mainstream until 2026.
Digitalisation vs digitisation: How they differ in transforming the banking industry
Citi laid out its digital transformation story as an example of how banks have evolved.
HSBC unveils Well+, incorporates banking and insurance in one platform
Customers can earn rewards of up to $2,000.
Enterprise Agility: How Digital Banks Can Stand Out from the Crowd
Although digital banks have captivated financial institutions and end-customers alike, the concept often means different things to different people. ...
Journey towards financial inclusion in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has established its position as a pioneering country to have made significant strides towards financial inclusion and its vision ‘Digital...
How AI is Modernising Data for the Financial Services Industry
In November, Singapore’s National AI Office (NAIO) collaborated with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Smart Nation and Digital...
Weekly Global News Wrap: India’s Paytm Bank punished for data lapses; Record bonuses spur Wall Street banks’ staff churn
And Barclays suspends sales of two products related to oil, volatility.
Commentary
Buy now, worry later: The hidden cost of BNPL
Why most banks are struggling with AI, and what the smart ones are doing differently
Data, AI, and trust: The next era of financial crime prevention
From behavioural change to scalable inclusion: Cross-border payments in APAC
Device governance is not an IT problem. For SEA's financial sector, it is a boardroom one
Corporate acupuncture: How precision M&A is reshaping Asia’s competitive edge