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400 million wearables could be converted for smart payments push by 2022

Mastercard and Tappy are using token technology to allow payments using accessories.

400 million wearables could be converted for smart payments push by 2022

Mastercard and Tappy are using token technology to allow payments using accessories.

How UnionBank is future-proofing its workforce against digital disruptions

In anticipation of the future of work, it launched UnionBank University about a decade ago to stay ahead.

How GoBear expanded beyond financial comparison

It plans to enter partnerships to develop bespoke insurance solutions.

How kakaobank successfully cracked the profitability code two years after rocket launch

In the first half of the year ended June 31, kakaobank hauled net income of KRW10b ($8.58m), booking net profit for the first time following a protracted loss-making period.

Malaysia's Islamic banks pull ahead of Indonesia in the digital curve

CIMB Group has pledged to invest $477m over the next five years to strengthen its digital platforms.

Banks rethink business models as fintechs play catch-up

To hold their ground against fintechs, banks are redefining themselves.

Incumbent lenders rethink business models in race against virtual banks

ZhongAn International, the company behind one of the city's virtual banks, weighs in on the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Hear the story behind DBS's digital transformation

Trevor Cheung, Managing Director of Ecosystems, Group Technology and Operations, will share the secrets to the bank's digital dominance.

How Singapore fintech Cashwagon serves Asia's underbanked

In July, Cashwagon launched a cash pick-up option in the Philippines.

How banks in Asia-Pacific can survive in an age of declining profitability

Cutting down branches and migrating banking services to online and mobile channels are key to keeping costs down.

How Taishin Bank is aiming to dazzle Asia's ultra-rich

The bank aims to increase wealth management revenue and AUM by 8-10% annually through the strategic use of digital tools and branch interactions.

How banks in Malaysia are keeping up with the digital shift

Striking the balance between mobile and online offerings as well as physical branches is key.

Maybank Singapore's strategy to drive wealth management costs down

The bank is enhancing its digital capabilities beyond portfolio reviews to support a growing number of online transactions.

Hang Seng Bank embarks on digital journey for its trade finance business

It has a solution that can recognise the type of documents being scanned and extract data from images.

DBS is betting big on India

By refusing to ditch the physical bank branch and prioritising the improvement of its mobile offerings, DBS has fully embraced the phygital model in India.

Malaysia rides on Asia's virtual banking drive

Potential web-only players could target both the unbanked and the affluent segment.

Philippine banks boost tech in push for financial inclusion

Lenders are offering digital loans for farmers, a 10-minute paperless account opening process, and money transfers through mobile numbers.