Exclusives

DCS Card Centre expands into Web3 as superapps reshape payments

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

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. 

Singapore's banks leave more jobs unfilled as hiring slows

For every two people who resign, only one post gets replaced.

SWIFT cites high cost of splintered financial world

Many digital payment platforms remain disconnected from each other.

Companies seek real-time liquidity management to avert cash-flow crisis

There is increased corporate demand for liquidity and risk coverage, says HSBC.

Gen Zers spur banking reinvention

Young consumers are changing financial norms and expectations.

Registry eyed to bridge Vietnam’s $90b trade finance gap

It is expected to boost small importers and exporters’ access to bank credit.

Aleta Planet launches payment app for Muslims

The platform will soon let users find Muslim businesses in the region.

Vietnam’s two-year fintech sandbox takes shape

The trial, which will take effect on 1 July, is a step in the right direction.

Fintechs, banks unite for win-win

Changing markets are forcing them to forge mutually beneficial alliances.

Malaysia’s development banks told to plug lending gap for MSMEs

Productive sectors need more capital to stimulate the slowing economy.

OCBC starts AI stock adviser using data on 4,000 stocks

AI Oscar uses more than a decade's worth of data to predict equity prices.

Aussie banks launch digital locks versus online fraud

Cybercriminals now use AI and deepfakes to scam people.