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Hong Kong banks lose top talent with drawn-out hiring steps

Hiring rose 2.5% among 15 lenders in Asian Banking & Finance’s annual survey.
6 days ago

Hong Kong banks lose top talent with drawn-out hiring steps

Hiring rose 2.5% among 15 lenders in Asian Banking & Finance’s annual survey.
6 days ago

Security Bank taps employee stories to boost loyalty

The Philippine lender’s #YouMatter campaign aims to humanize the brand.

DANA cuts gambling with real-time detection

The Indonesian fintech is sharpening enforcement as e-gaming surges.

Citi expands tokenisation, real-time tools for corporate treasuries

Its suite of digital services optimises cash positioning and cuts operational friction.

Automation stalls hiring at Singapore’s top banks

Lenders are also upskilling to keep up with tech.

Chatbot cuts DBS Indonesia’s manual support load

Its app now features chatbot-guided prompts to automate common banking queries.

CBA deploys AI bot army to disrupt and study scam attacks

Thousands of voice and message bots intercept scammers before they reach real customers.

Indonesia accelerates real-time payments

QR code payment volume rose almost 50% year on year.

Hyundai Card banks on data to fuel global ambitions

Its UNIVERSE AI platform is a key export asset after its Japanese launch.

DCS Card Centre expands into Web3 as superapps reshape payments

A stablecoin conversion card offers a bridge between crypto and cash.

Banks, insurers rethink app strategy to solve real user problems

OCBC, Astra Life, BTN, and ACA prioritise utility and relevance over super app ambitions.

Stablecoins bill brings stricter oversight, opportunity to Hong Kong

The digital tokens could support cross-border payments and smart escrow.

Chinese megabanks cement nation’s economic prowess

Banks in China dominated S&P Global Market Intelligence’s top 50 lenders in the region.

Islamic banking gains global appeal

State support, population trends, and ethical investing are spurring the demand.

Citi Singapore almost triples wealth transactions after digital revamp

Four of five clients use the bank’s mobile app regularly.