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Cake Digital Bank breaks even by meeting small needs

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

Cake Digital Bank breaks even by meeting small needs

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

Thai banks told to use dynamic pricing

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

Thai digital banks urged to rethink playbook

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

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.

BCA Digital draws teens to digital banking

More than 2,500 accounts have been opened in less than six months.

HSBC cuts Philips’ currency transactions in China

‘Netting’ cut Philips’ cross-border transactions from 4,000 yearly to just one a month.

RHB kiosks replace debit cards on the spot

The machines have handled 70% of the Malaysian lender’s card replacements.

Bank Mandiri lets customers keep track of personal emissions

Indonesia’s biggest lender by assets wants people to become sustainability champions.

GCash eyes easier payment checking for SMEs

The Philippines’ biggest fintech platform is targeting the retail sector.

South African fintechs look to Hong Kong for funding

Tax perks and access to Africa await foreign investors.

Banks may be ill-equipped for demands of real-time payments

Stronger fraud prevention and anti-money laundering measures are needed.

Citibank expects increased funding for Indonesia’s infra, energy sectors

President Prabowo’s infrastructure projects present opportunities for investors and banks.

Hong Leong Bank reimagines branches for digital era

The lender sees itself as a digital bank with a physical presence.

Singapore needs layered strategy against fraud

Scam and cybercrime cases in the city-state rose 18% to 28,751 in the first half.