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Clean energy gap presents investment opportunities for banks

Krungsri and CIMB Thai explore use of emerging tech to monitor risks better.

Clean energy gap presents investment opportunities for banks

Krungsri and CIMB Thai explore use of emerging tech to monitor risks better.

SG banks turn to upskilling as hiring sentiments turn ‘cautious’

Roles related to wealth advisory and anti-ML and fraud are most in demand.

Why relationship managers must embrace the hybrid approach

It’s not just about giving advice but also using the right tools.

APAC financial institutions struggle with ESG skill shortage

Organisations need the right talent to navigate regulatory and reputational risks.

Comarch aims to bridge Asian banks’ innovation with wealth needs

The Polish tech firm is looking to help banks build their wealth management platforms.

ZA Bank’s Devon Sin on why Web3 is key to HK’s growth

The bank has expanded services to cater to stablecoin issuers and Web3 companies. 

CIMB Niaga leads the way in captivating Indonesia’s youth

The bank’s digital solutions are winning over younger generations with 3.2M mobile users and 96% digital transaction rate in 2023.

KPay’s unified payment solutions platform propels SME growth

After expanding into Singapore, KPay aims to dominate APAC and serve over 1 million merchants.

BCA sets benchmark in Indonesia’s microfinance sector

Innovative approaches reflect the bank’s commitment to pushing financial inclusion and fostering economic growth.

Maybank SG offers boost to charities with special rates, network opportunities

Charities in the city may also avail of an interest-free grant of up to SG$150,000 (US$111,000)

Indonesian banks all aboard in driving financial innovation

Asian Banking and Finance Forum brings together banking leaders with a shared vision.

Demand for digital payments growing in Indonesia

Two digital financial service leaders underscore collaboration over competition.

Siam Commercial Bank shares crisis lessons from pandemic

The bank’s early investment in tech helped it grow its digital customer base to 17 million.

Credit Data Smart ushers in new era of credit scoring in Hong Kong

It’s expected to promote healthy competition and improve credit knowledge of locals.

Fintech Smile API accelerates loan approval process for financial inclusion

Smile API CEO Jerome Eger is committed not just to speed, but secured access to employment data.

Thai central bank’s digital payments on ‘top of the world’

The Bank of Thailand is eyeing to expand connectivity with more countries.