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Global body eyes broader use of unique ID by SMEs

Cross-border payments, supply chain and trade, and ESG will drive greater adoption.
17 hours ago

Global body eyes broader use of unique ID by SMEs

Cross-border payments, supply chain and trade, and ESG will drive greater adoption.
17 hours ago

SMEs, crypto regulations key to Bahrain’s fintech ambitions

Stablecoins and crypto payments are areas of interest for the central bank.
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Financial crimes to continue to squeeze bank profits

More sophisticated crooks and stricter rules are expected to increase compliance costs.
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Private fund tokens may be the future of investing

Kinexys seeks to keep a token’s sensitive financial information from prying eyes.

Hong Leong Bank blends digital innovation with human touch

Digital-first transformation used to meet modern customer demands.  

More tax perks could drive Philippine SMEs to go ‘green’

The Southeast Asian nation’s 1.1 million small businesses can be a target for green loans. 

Asia struggles with G20 payment targets

The ultimate goal is for cross-border payments to achieve “the speed of the internet.” 

MAS’ Chia Der Jiun touts potential of asset tokenisation, quantum

Security is already a concern when considering the potential of quantum.

DBS Bank Indonesia’s ‘green’ credit card targets Gen Z

The premium Visa card cuts plastic waste by 3.18g and carbon emissions by 7g per card.

CIMB tries to rise to the challenge of net zero banking

The Malaysian lender is setting realistic decarbonisation goals.

Hong Kong hospitals, banks embrace relaxed data transfer rules

Whilst not mandatory, they could simplify data exchange with cities in South China.

Experts on future-proofing PH banks, revolutionizing insurance

Going against the norm when adapting growth strategies may be key.

Bank on people, not just tech— HSBC banker

Developing tech and talent go hand-in-hand, a senior HSBC banker said.

Why digital wallets must shed their ecosystem dependence

Experts noted the importance of forming the right strategy for sustainability and brand marketing.

Kiosks, hybrid approach key to financial inclusion: BDO 

BDO has introduced self-service kiosks and universal machines to entice unbanked customers.

Techcombank eyes more business clients with southern expansion

Vietnam’s fourth-largest bank by assets seeks to expand in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding regions.