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BCA superapp drives digital transaction growth

BCA superapp drives digital transaction growth

Inter-account transfers were the most widely used service, followed by virtual payments.
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HSBC’s Yvonne Yiu says the future of payments is instant

She credits her propensity to ask questions for becoming one of HSBC’s top leaders.
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Citibank’s Chia Seok Hoon is an advocate for her co-workers

It is important to focus on solutions rather than problems when dealing with adversity.

BEA’s Ivy Chan on managing banking risks and trade war shifts

She never saw her banking job as one with a bias for either men or women.

PH banks and insurers face MSME credit gap, AI fraud, climate risk

Nearly 8 in 10 MSMEs still face barriers to accessing loans, an expert said.

Philippine banks and insurers called to pursue human-centred AI adoption

AI adoption should be centered on financial inclusion, customer experience, and personalisation.

Lady bankers need work-life balance, says UOB’s Choo Wan Sim

The flight stewardess turned bank digital head also highlighted the importance of mentors.

StanChart’s Elayne Ho takes on new challenges each year to succeed

She cites the importance of surrounding herself with female role models.

OCBC’s Iris Ng champions SMEs, green financing

The banker worked on making capital loans more accessible to SMEs through embedded finance. 

Prudential, StanChart cement 25 years of bancassurance tie-up

They have the longest-running bancassurance partnership in Singapore and Asia.

Cake Digital Bank breaks even by meeting small needs

The Vietnamese digital bank owes its success to quick loans and low-limit credit cards.

Thai banks told to use dynamic pricing

They are struggling because their pricing strategy is not transparent and too reactive.

Thai digital banks urged to rethink playbook

They should acquire customers from the get-go with profit in mind.

Enhanced bourse appeal may lift Singapore’s investment banking space

Efforts to reform the stock market could also benefit wealth management income.

DBS Bank Indonesia pushes ESG through Spark Savings

The savings account offers yearly interest rates of as much as 3.25%.

Biometrics vs deepfakes: How we’ll pay in 2025

Biometrics, passkeys, and improved data flow will shape the global payment sector.

Amar Bank pushes embedded finance

The Jakarta-based lender promises partners integration in less than a month.