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Philippine central bank gearing up for digital marketplace, new digital banks
Philippine central bank gearing up for digital marketplace, new digital banks
Up to four new digital banks may enter the market.
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.
China push to stimulate consumption may need more time
For banks, the lower mortgage rates could hurt profits in the short term.
Technology to underpin future of financial services
Banks should boost their online infrastructure as digital assets become the norm.
Funding freeze hits BNPLs
Investors are putting less cash towards BNPL providers, who already grapple with thin margins.
Bank-fintech alliance a win-win, says HSBC
Lenders can learn from disruptive tech whilst aiding its champions comply with regulations.
Tokenization of trade assets to bridge financing gap
Blockchain technology could decentralize finance operations and allow easier credit access.
BCA walks the talk on sustainable finance
The Indonesian bank considers the environment and governance in its lending decisions.
UNOBank pushes embedded finance in Philippines
The platform seeks to boost its digital banking business and expand financial services.
OCBC tries to bridge benefit gap among Singapore’s realty agents
Its latest product offers financial benefits across banking, insurance and trading.
MariBank touts dual retail-SME focus, leverages Shopee ties to scale growth
It seeks to disprove doubters of digital banking, which has struggled to live up to the hype.
Malaysia's bid for BRICS membership to spur banking overhaul
However, challenges abound when moving away from U.S. and SWIFT reliance.
Mergers and closures loom for China's 3,800 rural banks
About 70 rural banks have already undergone mergers since 2023.
Ecosystem, data key for banks to keep up with disruptors
Banks must become the main choice of the customer, an analyst said.
How CIMB used automation to raise staff productivity
CIMB automated 10 processes in 2023, equal to 17,000 man-hour savings.
Let China’s small banks fail– analyst
China should follow Spain's footsteps and establish a fund pool against bankruptcies.
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