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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.
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.
Financial crimes to continue to squeeze bank profits
More sophisticated crooks and stricter rules are expected to increase compliance costs.
Private fund tokens may be the future of investing
Kinexys seeks to keep a token’s sensitive financial information from prying eyes.
More tax perks could drive Philippine SMEs to go ‘green’
The Southeast Asian nation’s 1.1 million small businesses can be a target for green loans.
Asia struggles with G20 payment targets
The ultimate goal is for cross-border payments to achieve “the speed of the internet.”
MAS’ Chia Der Jiun touts potential of asset tokenisation, quantum
Security is already a concern when considering the potential of quantum.
DBS Bank Indonesia’s ‘green’ credit card targets Gen Z
The premium Visa card cuts plastic waste by 3.18g and carbon emissions by 7g per card.
CIMB tries to rise to the challenge of net zero banking
The Malaysian lender is setting realistic decarbonisation goals.
Hong Kong hospitals, banks embrace relaxed data transfer rules
Whilst not mandatory, they could simplify data exchange with cities in South China.
Experts on future-proofing PH banks, revolutionizing insurance
Going against the norm when adapting growth strategies may be key.
Bank on people, not just tech— HSBC banker
Developing tech and talent go hand-in-hand, a senior HSBC banker said.
Why digital wallets must shed their ecosystem dependence
Experts noted the importance of forming the right strategy for sustainability and brand marketing.
Philippine central bank gearing up for digital marketplace, new digital banks
Up to four new digital banks may enter the market.
Kiosks, hybrid approach key to financial inclusion: BDO
BDO has introduced self-service kiosks and universal machines to entice unbanked customers.
Techcombank eyes more business clients with southern expansion
Vietnam’s fourth-largest bank by assets seeks to expand in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding regions.
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