Banking Technology

Singapore refuses to compel banks to divulge open banking data

The central bank is taking a more organic approach, enabling banks to share data on their own.

Japanese banks join cashless revolution in digital shift

This follows a regulatory change facilitating third party access to accounts and data.

Can Hong Leong Bank's digital strategies accelerate productivity?

The bank was the first to adopt cognitive banking technologies in Malaysia.

BEA unveils revamped smart banking app

It features a platform which can manage activities from travel, investment, and education.

Open API banking: New framework, threats, and opportunities in Japan and APAC

In general, an API refers to a technical specification for operating a specific program by another program, and it defines command statements...

Local banks lead digital charge in Singapore

DBS stays ahead of the pack after growing its digital team since 2009.

Hong Leong Bank unveils AI-powered chatbot

‘HALI’ will answer staff queries on HR procedures like medical benefits and leave policies.

RHB Bank launches chatbot for credit card applications

The real time messenger platform will be available on RinggitPlus.com.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group subsidiary boosts HRtech through AI

They aim to achieve this through a strategic partnership with venture company ExaWizards.

What happens next after Singapore banks' digitalisation drive?

Chatbots, data analytics, and open banking remain the main challenges in 2018.

14 Thai banks collaborate to develop shared blockchain platform

The banks make up the Thailand Blockchain Community Initiative.

OCBC unveils $240m purpose-built data centre

The bank is avoiding interdependence on data centre tenancy.

OCBC powers AI unit with $10m investment

The bank aims to deploy the unit for its wealth advisory and loans financing segment.

DBS to launch Singapore's first real-time payments gateway service

It is leveraging on ACI Worldwide's expertise to serve corporate and institutional clients.

Lack of regulatory clarity in open banking impedes ASEAN banks

They are unable to formulate clear strategies in open API creation for third party use.

Vietcombank automates trade finance processes

It has partnered with fintech firm Finastra to digitise its operations.