Financial Technology
Hong Kong digital banking startup Neat raised $2m to boost hiring
Hong Kong digital banking startup Neat raised $2m to boost hiring
It aims to bolster onboarding for its mobile banking solution.
Hang Seng Bank enhances capabilities of AI-powered chatbot
‘HARO’ can now help customers manage their personal finances.
Indonesia's mid-sized banks struggle against digital dominance of state lenders
Top players are accounting for the lion's share of e-banking fees.
Standard Chartered to pilot blockchain-powered smart guarantees for trade finance
The bank aims to digitise the previously paper-intensive process.
Singapore inks deal with Dubai to bolster fintech ties
They will implement joint projects involving digital and mobile payments and blockchain.
Bank of East Asia's half-year profit surges 25.9% to $3.99b
Earnings were boosted by net fee and commission income growth.
Will Singapore banks' digital home loans rattle incumbent proptechs?
OCBC has already scored $200m worth of home loans from its digital solution.
OCBC rolls out robo-investment service
It has an initial investment amount of $3,500.
Tech firms may soon be allowed to own internet-only banks in South Korea
A bill is paving the way for tech firms to be the largest shareholders.
Thailand moves forward in wholesale digital currency development plan
The first phase will be completed by Q1 2019.
Shinhan Bank ties up with telco provider for blockchain platform
The move aims to capitalise on the government’s digital voucher efforts.
UOB unveils digital business solutions for SMEs
Businesses can soon gain real-time overview of their operations.
Nearly half of Singapore fintech funding are $10m and above in H1
This bucks the trend that startups are only receiving seed funding.
Singapore nabbed Asia's fintech crown from Hong Kong in 2017
Total fintech funding hit $983.6m in 2017 versus Hong Kong's $596.8m.
Krungsri taps on IBM for digital transformation
The deal is worth $140m.
UOB unveils plans to launch ASEAN digital bank
It will tap on mobile-first and mobile-only customers.
Citibank Hong Kong boosts API ecosystem with three new partnerships
Watsons, EGL Tours and Fortress will integrate Citi Pay with Points API into their platforms.
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