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Tighter fintech watch likely after Chocolate Finance fallout

Tighter fintech watch likely after Chocolate Finance fallout

The central bank might impose reserve requirements to meet withdrawal demands.
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Philippine central bank gears up for instant cross-border transfers

Monetary authorities in Asia are about to bring Project Nexus to market.
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Wealth firms eye a slice of India's startup boom

The ultra-rich have started looking at small and mid-sized companies.

Thai banks not “materially” affected by Myanmar earthquake

It only brought limited property damage and business disruption to Thailand, Moody’s said.

Singapore’s financial sector turns to contract hiring for cost control

Hiring processes have become lengthier as employers consider cultural fit and regulatory compliance.

RCBC boosts rural presence with ATM Go

The service, which allows cardless transfers, is now available in all Philippine cities.

HSBC’s Yvonne Yiu says the future of payments is instant

She credits her propensity to ask questions for becoming one of HSBC’s top leaders.

Citibank’s Chia Seok Hoon is an advocate for her co-workers

It is important to focus on solutions rather than problems when dealing with adversity.

BEA’s Ivy Chan on managing banking risks and trade war shifts

She never saw her banking job as one with a bias for either men or women.

Lady bankers need work-life balance, says UOB’s Choo Wan Sim

The flight stewardess turned bank digital head also highlighted the importance of mentors.

StanChart’s Elayne Ho takes on new challenges each year to succeed

She cites the importance of surrounding herself with female role models.

OCBC’s Iris Ng champions SMEs, green financing

The banker worked on making capital loans more accessible to SMEs through embedded finance. 

Cake Digital Bank breaks even by meeting small needs

The Vietnamese digital bank owes its success to quick loans and low-limit credit cards.

Enhanced bourse appeal may lift Singapore’s investment banking space

Efforts to reform the stock market could also benefit wealth management income.

Romance scams expose banks to reputational risks, fines: Moody’s

Romance scam-linked entities rose to a six-year high in 2024.

Singapore’s business support measures to sustain banks’ asset quality

 Wealth management income will benefit from stock exchange-related incentives.

Biometrics vs deepfakes: How we’ll pay in 2025

Biometrics, passkeys, and improved data flow will shape the global payment sector.