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MariBank touts dual retail-SME focus, leverages Shopee ties to scale growth
It seeks to disprove doubters of digital banking, which has struggled to live up to the hype.
MariBank touts dual retail-SME focus, leverages Shopee ties to scale growth
It seeks to disprove doubters of digital banking, which has struggled to live up to the hype.
Malaysia's bid for BRICS membership to spur banking overhaul
However, challenges abound when moving away from U.S. and SWIFT reliance.
Mergers and closures loom for China's 3,800 rural banks
About 70 rural banks have already undergone mergers since 2023.
Ecosystem, data key for banks to keep up with disruptors
Banks must become the main choice of the customer, an analyst said.
How CIMB used automation to raise staff productivity
CIMB automated 10 processes in 2023, equal to 17,000 man-hour savings.
Let China’s small banks fail– analyst
China should follow Spain's footsteps and establish a fund pool against bankruptcies.
Data analytics key to SEA digital banks' profitability and retention
After the initial novelty and rewards, digibank users are likely to revert to their old bank.
How GoTyme kiosks transformed grocery stores into banking hubs
The digital bank onboarded two-thirds of its 3.4 million users through supermarket kiosks.
Hong Kong banks ramped up hiring but investment bankers laid off
Trade and private bankers are most in demand, although banks are cautious.
Clean energy gap presents investment opportunities for banks
Krungsri and CIMB Thai explore use of emerging tech to monitor risks better.
SG banks turn to upskilling as hiring sentiments turn ‘cautious’
Roles related to wealth advisory and anti-ML and fraud are most in demand.
Why relationship managers must embrace the hybrid approach
It’s not just about giving advice but also using the right tools.
APAC financial institutions struggle with ESG skill shortage
Organisations need the right talent to navigate regulatory and reputational risks.
Comarch aims to bridge Asian banks’ innovation with wealth needs
The Polish tech firm is looking to help banks build their wealth management platforms.
ZA Bank’s Devon Sin on why Web3 is key to HK’s growth
The bank has expanded services to cater to stablecoin issuers and Web3 companies.
CIMB Niaga leads the way in captivating Indonesia’s youth
The bank’s digital solutions are winning over younger generations with 3.2M mobile users and 96% digital transaction rate in 2023.
KPay’s unified payment solutions platform propels SME growth
After expanding into Singapore, KPay aims to dominate APAC and serve over 1 million merchants.
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