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DBS Bank Indonesia pushes ESG through Spark Savings
The savings account offers yearly interest rates of as much as 3.25%.
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.
OCBC to triple quantum workforce to boost security
The Singapore bank expects significant tech advancements in the next five to 10 years.
China’s payment system gets boost from renminbi rise
African SMEs get the same level of service as large companies under a more open China.
Global body eyes broader use of unique ID by SMEs
Cross-border payments, supply chain and trade, and ESG will drive greater adoption.
SMEs, crypto regulations key to Bahrain’s fintech ambitions
Stablecoins and crypto payments are areas of interest for the central bank.
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