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Australian banks may cut mortgage broker reliance to boost profitability

Driving customers to in-house channels could boost profitability.
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SWIFT cites high cost of splintered financial world

Many digital payment platforms remain disconnected from each other.

Companies seek real-time liquidity management to avert cash-flow crisis

There is increased corporate demand for liquidity and risk coverage, says HSBC.

APAC card payments markets to grow 4.3% to $24.7t in 2025

South Asia and SEA countries are skipping cards for mobile wallets, however.

Less than half of Aussie firms adopting real-time payments: survey

About 2 in 3 believe that finance tech providers will shoulder the responsibility of assistance.

Banks miss $10t wealth opportunity by neglecting affluent women clients

Lack of women advisors and male-focused wealth servicing is hurting wealth managers’ long-term strategies.

Fintechs, banks unite for win-win

Changing markets are forcing them to forge mutually beneficial alliances.

Indonesian banks reap returns from IT investments

Bank Mandiri’s digital fee income grew by double digits.

Aussie banks launch digital locks versus online fraud

Cybercriminals now use AI and deepfakes to scam people.

Thai banks’ net profits rose 5% in Q1

For 2025, the banks are expected to report lower NIMs and a 1% loan contraction.

Tighter fintech watch likely after Chocolate Finance fallout

The central bank might impose reserve requirements to meet withdrawal demands.

Philippine central bank gears up for instant cross-border transfers

Monetary authorities in Asia are about to bring Project Nexus to market.

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.