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Indonesian banks reap returns from IT investments
Indonesian banks reap returns from IT investments
Bank Mandiri’s digital fee income grew by double digits.
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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.
DBS and OCBC expected to report lower margin in Q1 on SORA easing
Both banks’ asset qualities could deteriorate in the second half of 2025, an analyst said.
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.
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.
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