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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Fintechs, banks unite for win-win

Changing markets are forcing them to forge mutually beneficial alliances.

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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.

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Thai banks’ net profits rose 5% in Q1

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

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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.

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Thai banks not “materially” affected by Myanmar earthquake

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

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

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

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RCBC boosts rural presence with ATM Go

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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