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Young Malaysians, big money mistakes: What’s going wrong with Islamic financial behaviour?

Malaysia has come a long way in promoting financial inclusion. With more than 96% of adults now having access to formal financial services, up from just 46% in 2011, the country is often praised as a model in Southeast Asia.

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Young Malaysians, big money mistakes: What’s going wrong with Islamic financial behaviour?

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The Asian connection: China's path to sustainable growth

Consider the ASEAN region, a collective of ten Southeast Asian countries brimming with untapped potential.

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Why high capital levels are a double-edged sword for Singapore banks

The banking sector in Singapore has shown signs of expansion, with loan growth rising to approximately 5% in 2024.

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WealthTech vs. Banks: The battle for Asia’s $700b digital wealth opportunity

Banks, insurers, and asset managers in Asia Pacific (APAC) could soon be faced with a partial transition of new wealth flows to WealthTechs. What can they do before it is too late?

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Empowering Women in Finance: Securing a Future of Opportunity

The industry can empower women in finance in part by offering better security, says Jamie Bertasi.

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Generative AI revolution: Asian banks on the brink of a new era

Imagine a future where your bank is not just a financial institution but a sentient, adaptive entity that anticipates your every financial need before you even realise it.

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Navigating the Future: Banking Supervision and Risk Management in Asia in 2025

Global conflicts, climate risk disclosures, and AI influence will shape Asia's financial sector over the next 12 months.

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Fighting Back: How the Philippines is Addressing the Surge in Fraud

Institutions must adopt innovative solutions and foster global collaboration in fraud management practices.

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Embracing Change and Capturing Opportunities with Insights from Leading Chinese Banks

Banking Reimagined: Embracing Change and Capturing Opportunities with Insights from Leading Chinese Banks.

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Southeast Asia’s digital banks – the road from good to great

Experts from McKinsey share five principles digital banks need to practice.

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Reshaping fraud detection in Asian finance with knowledge graphs

Financial fraud has evolved into a sophisticated threat, growing in both scale and economic impact.

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Why is willful default a growing threat to Bangladesh’s financial stability?

Bangladesh must implement stronger governance measures across its financial institutions.

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Mobile Wallets are Southeast Asia’s Pathway to Financial Inclusion

As Southeast Asia’s economies are becoming increasingly interconnected, there are plenty of opportunities for global firms to make cross-border payments seamless.

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