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Trust Bank sets the bar for digital banking in Asia Pacific
The digital bank targets to be Singapore's fourth largest retail bank, CEO Dwaipayan Sadhu said.
4 days ago
Trust Bank sets the bar for digital banking in Asia Pacific
The digital bank targets to be Singapore's fourth largest retail bank, CEO Dwaipayan Sadhu said.
4 days ago
GBA’s financial services industry more ‘bullish’ for future prospects: PwC
Tech advancements are paving the way to new opportunities for cross-industry servicing.
Singapore to pilot use of wholesale CBCDs in 2024: Menon
MAS is also rolling out GPRNT.AI, an ESG data platform for financial institutions.
Hong Kong lending market rebounds, but bad loans also rise: study
Customers seem to be choosing banks over money lenders.
8 in 10 Singaporeans approve of proposed phishing scam accountability framework: poll
Over 4 in 5 says that financial institutions should be held most accountable for scams.
Greenwashing in banking: real concern or overblown issue?
Reputational risks abound for those who drag their feet about sustainability or engage in greenwashing.
SEA digital payments slated for growth as e-commerce market doubles: study
BNPL is projected to grow by 38% over the next five years.
PH digital bank CEOs tout marketing, mindset, partnerships to disrupt banking
They made use of their old payments model and partnerships to scale operations.
Fintech funding in SEA freefalls 74% in Q3
Rising interest rates, macroeconomic factors, and fear of reduced startup valuation caused this downfall.
Why the bank of the future is not really a bank
ANEXT Bank’s Toh Su Mei reveals how they are reimagining banking for small and medium enterprises.
Regulatory caps on neobanks’ operations could stifle growth, expert warns
Despite questions arising from the recent rise of deposit caps in neobanks, incumbent banks are left unfazed.
Tempered adoption of AI tools may spell greater leap for fintech firms
Expert underscores generative AI’s strength in streamlining front-of-office work, but banks on human expertise for in-depth development.
Tech and transformation take center stage at the ABF Summit 2023
Over 180 participants graced the 20+ sessions in the day-long event.
APAC leads globally in terms of cashless transactions – Survey
Evolving risks like geopolitics and cybersecurity are a call for better cash management services.
DBS's Sanjoy Sen explores digital currency, future M&A opportunities
Sen also discussed DBS’ recent integration of Citi Taiwan’s assets in just one weekend.
Hong Kong’s business scholars target top finance employers for work-life balance
Educators at business schools confirm that students’ career priorities have shifted.
Revised rules bolster Korean banks’ competition, but no silver bullet to thriving: analysts
The proposed revisions will pave the way for mergers and bolster competitiveness.
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